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Gestational Diabetes~high fasting levels
I am 22 weeks, 1 day along. I had GD in my 2nd pregnancy and my daughter was just fine. I was able to control it with diet and exercise. This is now my 4th baby and they had me start monitoring my glucose levels early, once a week b/c of my history. Well, that lasted about 6 weeks, and the Dr. didnt like some of my numbers…
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'Heavy Lifting' at home?
There are so many people that have had such great success with lifting heavy, but can it be done at home? I don't have a lot of free weights, but I do have a home gym. Would that count as 'heavy lifting?" Is there a program that anyone follows for weights at home? Thanks for your help/insight! I'd like to start…
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Counting Carbs instead of Calories?
Just curious .... has anyone had any success in counting carbs rather than calories? When I was pregnant, I was diagnosed w/ Gestational Diabetes and had to monitor my diet. I was told how many carbs to have for each meal & snack (3 meals and 3 snacks). I found this a lot easier to do that counting calories. I have not…
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Just signed up for my first Duathlon- any tips/advice?
I just signed up for my first duathlon that is on 7/20 - so, that only gives my 6 weeks to "train" for it (yikes)!! I had a baby almost 6 months ago, and have been a little slow getting back into the exercise thing. I have run 5K's before, but thats about it, this duathlon is completely new to me! So, my question is for…
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Had no idea this group was here, but so glad I found it!
Hi! I had my 4th baby, a boy on 12/12/12, so he is now about 41/2 months old. He is an absolutely horrible sleeper at night, waking up anywhere from 3 times (on a good night) to 10 times a night (and stays up anywhere from 10 mins to an hour each time). I am completely exhausted. The whole idea of "sleep when your baby…
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Breastfeeding moms
How many calories are you consuming now? What did you put your settings at to help determine your daily caloories? I've never logged my food/calories while nursing, I'd like to lose some weight, but not at the expense of my baby...need to make sure he's getting the nutrients he needs!
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Eco Drink (liquid vitamins)?
Does anyone use the Eco Drink vitamin packets? it's a packet of powder that you add to your water each day. It is a complete multivitamin that has 0 sugar, calories, carbs, sodium or caffeine? It says that it has 31 vitamins, minerals and nutrients. I just bought a box (a month supply) at Costco the other day. Wanted to…
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so sick w/ the flu....& baby will be here in 2 days :-(
I started getting sick late Friday, which didn't really surprise me b/c two of my daughters were sick earlier in the week. However, I kind of felt like it was just a cold....boy was I wrong. I am absolutely miserable & worried. I haven't eaten anything since Fri and I can't hold down any liquids. sorry...TMI, but do you…
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Frank breech baby
So I was told a couple of weeks ago that my baby is breech. Not a big deal b/c I am having a c-section anyways. Then, a couple of days ago I had another u/s where they told me the baby was frank breech. I had no idea what that meant - for those of you that dont, the baby is butt-down and legs up by it's head. Basically,…
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Sugar?Splenda?Stevia?
I mean, really, what is "best" when it comes to sugar? I don't use it alot...usually add some Splenda to iced tea or my greek yogurt, but I am about to run out and not sure what to get. I've heard that Stevia is the best, but then at the grocery store, I picked up a container of organic sugar, and was confused. Is the big…
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JM fans-Shred it w/ weights OR Ripped in 30?
I just finished 30 Day Shred last week and am ready to move on to something else. What do you think is better - Shred It w. Weights or Ripped in 30? I'm obviously looking to lose some pounds, but more interested in some toning. Is one of these better than the other? Thanks!
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30 day shred done....now what?
I finished 30 Day Shred on Saturday. Not great results, but some change. I liked that I actually stuck w/ it and need something else to follow. I was thinking either Jillian's Ripped in 30 or Shred It w/ Weights. Any thoughts on which one is best to try next....or something completely different?
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? for the female Heavy Lifters
I am waiting for my copy of the NROLFW. In the meantime, I know the general idea of it is to lift heavy & I want to get started on some weights at the gym. So, is lifting heavy maybe 5 reps or so (I know it's going to be different for everyone, just looking for a general number). How many sets to you do? And, do you do a…
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how did you get rid of the dreaded 'muffin top?'
I know you can't spot train certain areas, but what has worked best in getting rid of the dreaded muffin top? Is is cardio, strength or a combo of both? Can't seem to get rid of my mid section, so I'm looking for some good advice/exercise that might help me. It'd be so great to get rid of it by bathing suit season…
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bodybuilding.com
I've read many suggestions on MFP to use bodybuilding.com for strength routines...but there are so many! I narrowed it down to the female fat loss ages 20-39, and it came up with 4 programs to choose from (below). Anyone try any of these or have any success with a certain program on this website: LiveFit Trainer LeanBody…
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30 Day Shred, starting tomorrow! Looking for a few others...
Hi! I am going to start Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred tomorrow. My plan is to do it each morning, Mon-Fri, taking weekends off. So, 2 weeks at each level and will complete in 6 weeks. Just wondering if there are others out there that would like to join me for motivation, complaints, successes??? Was thinking about just a…
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30 Day Xtreme Slimdown?
Just curious if anyone has tried (and finished) the 30 Day Extreme 10lb Slimdown by Chris Freytag? It's offered on OnDemand and I think I'm going to start it tomorrow. Just wanted to know what others thought of it....
