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In need of some motivation / support
Hello - I have been on here for a while but in a serious way since the beginning of the new year. I had done a great job and lost some weight (22lbs) and it seems that my fire has burnt out even though I don't want it too!!! This past week I have been busting my butt in the gym every day, but I'm just not able to say no to…
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Rogaine making hair fall out MORE?
Hello All - I just don't know what to do with myself anymore. I had my hair loss controlled with spironolactone and then endured some medical issues and severe stress for about 8 months. I am still under stress which is why my hair is falling out again (likely). My dr. told me to continue spironolactone and start rogaine…
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exercises for stomach/belly fat
Ok...before you start butchering me with..'you can't specify where you want to lose weight'...I KNOW THIS! :laugh: Just curious - are there any specific kinds of exercises that i could be doing for my stomach? i have noticed a change in my body everywhere except there. I have the type of LOVELY stomach where it is the…
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Cortisol and Weight Loss..
How much of an effect do high cortisol levels have on weight loss? Do to some medical problems I am having and the physical and mental stress it is having on my body - my cortisol has been abnormally high for about 6 months. Is this a reason why I may be having a hard time losing weight despite counting calories and…
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stubborn belly fat...
Is belly fat really the last thing that you lose? I haven't lost a TON of weight yet (12lbs) and I have about 55 more to lose...but I have noticed in my body that I have lost weight everywhere except my stomach!! and of course - that is the place I need/want to lose it the most.. just curious if anyone else has experienced…
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Body does not absorb vitanins...
Hey all - Question.. Has anyone ever found that your body (or someone you know) for whatever reason does not absorb nutrients? I have been battling with this for years and doctors are stumped as to why I am always low in Iron, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, and Magnesium. I take more than enough supplements a day and eat a healthy…
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1200 calorie diet....
Does anyone else feel its really hard to find things that a good for you and fill you up on a 1200 calorie diet or am I just not eating the right things? I tend to get back about 500 or so calories when I work out so that's good but I'm just stumped on how to feel full, SATISFIED, and keep under my calorie goal.. any menu…
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GNC Lean Shake 25
Hi Everyone - Question about the GNC Lean Shake 25. I have one every day for breakfast and sometimes at night as well after my workout. Is this used more to maintain weight or as a weight loss supplement? I am trying to lose weight (obviously) and if this is not the right shake for me I want to find something else...I have…
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Dairy Free Diet
Hello all - I was recently told by my doctor to go on a dairy free diet. I am having a hard time thinking of ideas for foods that are totally dairy free and cost-friendly. I cannot afford the 'specialized' given they are usually much more expensive. As I am new to this - just wondering if anyone is on a similar diet and…
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IDEAL PROTEIN???
Hello All - Has anyone tried the Ideal Protein diet with the shakes/bars etc.? My friend has been on it and lost a significant amount of weight and it 'seems' to be healthy. The only downfall is the cost - it is rather expensive. Before I gave it a try, I wanted to try and gather some feedback from the support at this…
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Really Frustrated :(
Hello all - I have been counting my calories for almost a month now and I go to the gym at least 4 days a week for over an hour. I am so frustrated in the fact that I have only lost 1 POUND!!!! Seriously!?!? Sometimes I don't even know why I try. I do have PCOS and I know (as it has been my whole life) it is 10x more…
