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Mirena IUD and Weight Gain/Loss
Hi Everyone, I've been doing a lot of research over the past week about the Mirena IUD and the possibility of weight gain and weight loss. The manufacturer says it can go either way. Many forum sites that I've been reading have had mostly stories from women who have had children and then used the IUD. I was wondering if…
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Question for Runners: Its All in my Head?
So I think the issue I'm having running this week is more in my head then in my lungs. Yesterday and Friday I had a really tough time with week 4 of C25K and ended up quitting. Today I still ended up quitting but it took me longer cause I tried to pep talk myself into it working a bit better. This week is Jog 3 Min, Walk…
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Breathing Challenges- Asthmaish
Hi Everyone. I'm on week 4 of C25k. I have sports induced asthma. But up until week 4 it hasn't been a problem. But half way through the second run this week I'm having trouble keeping up. I'm not going that fast (16-17 minute mile) and I do have an appointment with my doctor set where I plan to talk to her about what to…
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Mid-Day Snacks
Hi, So I've just recently started running in the morning before work, as opposed to after. I've noticed it improves my mood DRAMATICALLY and makes the dead end monotony seem a little better. But that brings me to the problem of 11am I'm starved and ready to scarf down my lunch. I'm looking for some healthy snacks that are…
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Small Victories
Todays Small Victory: Ignoring the Break Room I came into work today to find a large box of designer donuts (the ones from the fancy bakery up the street) and half of a very tempting chocoalte cake. I grabbed my coffee and walked back to my desk. There is still cake there. But I'm trying to ignore it. I'm about to go out…
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Long Time Loser, First time MFP user
Hi, So in June 2011 I decided I needed to change my life. I was in a horribly unhealthy (not abusive, just unhealthy) relationship with a nice guy. We just weren't right for each other. I started working out and eating better. The smaller I get, the more we fought. The biggest fight was over the Half Marathon in Virginia…
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Trying to refind motivation
So I've realized that half the problem I'm dealing with is depression due to a crappy desk job and motivation suck. My energy drags. My coworkers leave sweets in the break room. I lost 40 pounds before I entered grad school, gained back 30 during grad school. Finished grad school in June and I just can't get motivated to…
