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50 + pounds to lose
The last time I joined a forum I was in the 10 pound group. How I wish I had those troubles again. After getting laid off 2 years ago and having ankle surgery, the weight has piled on. I have a nutrition degree so I know what I SHOULD be eating. Alas, life is different from books. I'm looking to join a support group which…
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Eating back calories - Professional opinions
I know that this topic has been beaten to death, but here is my dilemma: I have a degree in nutrition and the "rules" state that a woman needs 1200 calories of food per day, period. There is no mention of eating back exercise calories. I've searched the web and cannot find any professional articles or sites that talk about…
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Crying over... Need Support
My history: I am 5'8" and, at my lowest weighed 145. A year and a half ago I was prescribed a medication that made me gain 55 pounds in 6 months. During the entire duration I have continued to eat healthy and exercise regularly. Four months ago I went off of the medication and no weight loss occurred. At the start of this…
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New (Again) - Looking for a support group
I had great success with calorie counting a few years ago, but thought I had everything under control. 50 pounds later, I was blaming my weight gain on a new medication. While it may have been partially responsible, ultimately it was me. Recently laid off, I bumped up my exercise regime to twice a day, and shortly was…
