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| Health & Support | Anybody know anything about cytomel? | Oct 29 2008 17:38 (UTC) |
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For me, cytomel is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It's worked WONDERS. (although it has not helped me lose weight--which I find very Odd. November will be one year I've been taking it). Original Post by melbo18: |
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| Health & Support | Anybody know anything about cytomel? | Jul 09 2008 19:47 (UTC) |
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I'm assuming that's a Typo, but Cytomel works on your T3 (not T4). T4 is the agent that makes changes in the T3, and it's ultimately what you want to "correct" ...but just to make clear, Cytomel works on T3 levels. Original Post by coffeetalk67:
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| Health & Support | Anybody know anything about cytomel? | Jul 09 2008 19:45 (UTC) |
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Yes, unfortunately I think WAY TOO MANY people fall into this trap. Almost like a learned helplessness. I surely did. I kept INSISTING to Dr's *something* must be wrong with me, and NONE would listen until I finally found the right one. Actually, if you think about it. A job as a Dr. is just like any other job. A Dr. does not want to "create" more work for himself, so they are VERY UNLIKELY to use the good old scientific method they learned in school....Just like us, they have kids, chores, other stuff to do...so they'll always do the least amount of work possible. That's why I mention going to a younger Dr. If you think about it. A Younger Dr. is fresh out of school, "eager", still has the skip in his step wanting to make an improvement on the world. He's more likely too keep up with current events, read trade publications, etc. This is all because he's not been "soured" by HMO's, Insurance, and all the other hassles that go with running a medical practice. In my mind, I'd search out a young Dr. that's willing to TREAT you as an individual patient. Original Post by prettyd33:
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| Health & Support | Anybody know anything about cytomel? | Jul 07 2008 23:39 (UTC) |
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Give it a few weeks, THEN tell your husband to come home and check on you dusting in your B-Day suit!!! :-).... It took me about 3 solid weeks before it worked, but BOY OH BOY WHEN IT DID...you'll wonder how in the hell you survived in your "old self" it will be such a DRAMATIC improvement.....don't give up.... Original Post by laxwife:
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| Health & Support | Anybody know anything about cytomel? | Jul 07 2008 23:34 (UTC) |
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CHANG ENDO, CHANGE ENDO, CHANGE ENDO. is your Endo over the Age of 45? If so, CHANGE ENDO'S!!! It IS ABOSOLUTELY CRIMINAL he won't prescribe Cytomel. It changed my LIFE. For 10 years I suffered until I was put on Cytomel.
Then, when you get on a proper dosage of cytomel, SUE your former Endo for MALPRACTICE!!!!!! Change ENDO'S, Change ENDo's.....
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| Foods | moe's southwest grill | Jan 20 2008 18:15 (UTC) |
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Hey, I'm only about 17 months late responding, however this is for others who might search forums for advice. To put it bluntly, you CANNOT eat at Moe's if you are watching calories. And, to answer your original question, black beans are better than pinto. Here is the Nutrition Information for Moe's....(you'll be shocked). |
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| Foods | going to moe's sothwest grill....what to choose | Jan 20 2008 18:12 (UTC) |
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This reply is about 7-months late, but wanted to post this link for others who might want to look for Nutrition Information on Moe's. To put it bluntly, you CANNOT eat at Moe's if you are on a strict calorie diet (and want to stay on your diet). http://www.moes.com/nutrition/100011_moes/ind ex.html 750+ Calories almost 50% of Daily Fat value in that one small burito An example, a Joey Bag of donuts has almost 100% of your daily sodium value, in that ONE SMALL BURITO. I was floored when I went to look for information. (thank God I only ate 1/4 of my Burito last night). I thought FOR SURE Chipolte would be worse, and it appears that Moe's is the worst violator.. |
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| Weight Loss | hydroyxcut | Jan 10 2008 19:10 (UTC) |
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I've never tried Hydroxycut, however I've had great results using Ginko Biloba Energy Now. http://xtremeformulavitamins.com/catalog/prod uct_info.php?products_id=28 This stuff will turn your body into a blast furnace. If you don't want to invest that much, you can find them by the pack at your local QT-Quick Trip (if they have them in your area). If you like them, it's cheaper to order them direct. Only downside is that it might make you a bit hyper. And you'll sweat a lot just sitting there or with minimal exertion. However, you WON'T have the Ephedra-like-side effects of feeling like you have spiders crawling on your head. *grin* |
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| Fitness | Weights v cardio | Jan 10 2008 15:32 (UTC) |
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Hi Melkor, The only comment I would have regarding Yoga, is that there is maximum benefit when it comes to stretching the muscle. So, while not necessarily a tool for weight loss, it could be thought of as a tool to learn how to treat your body/muscles while participating in a Weight Training regime. (that some people fail to properly stretch before working out---thus Yoga can teach them this). |
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| Foods | Mellow Mushroom Nutritional Information? | Jan 09 2008 21:48 (UTC) |
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Hi Sun, Thanks for the reply. I might have thrown you off a bit with the term "Pretzel"....essentially Mellow Mushroom "Pretzels" are bread sticks tied into a pretzel shape. I like the Calorie counts for the links you provided, *grin*.. but I'm guessing a "bread stick" would have more calories, right? I'm not sure.
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| Fitness | Can someone please offer Weight Lifting and Weight Loss advice | Jan 04 2008 18:24 (UTC) |
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| Below is my full Weight Training work out. Every work out session, I do 45-60 minutes cardio before weight training. A "Brisk Walk" 3.4-3.7 m.p.h I have a few questions on my Weight Training.... I WAS doing this full body each session. (stopped doing that). Now I know I need to split upper and lower between days. Here's the question. When I work out, it's "somewhat" of a challenge on the last few reps on SOME of these sets. However, I never "fail out" on any of my reps of my last sets. Neither, am I sore after working out. I think lacking soreness is a blessing, however I want to make sure that I'm actually WORKING the muscles. I feel "challenged" when doing the work (but this might be more mental). Should I up the weight a plate (20-lbs) to challenge myself OR Should I add another set to each, doing 4x12 on each? (same weight) Also, I'm very concerned about my weakness on my ARMS--ARm Curl / Tricep Extension Upper Body--Overhead Press Shoulder Press ----I don't understand why I'm so weak here. What other things can I do to work this muscle group? THANKS!!!! For the advice. ******ABS***** Cybex VR2 Ab Crunch 3x12--110 lbs. ******ARMS********** Cybex Eagle Arm Curl 3x12---50 lbs. Cybex Eagle Arm Extension Tricep Extension 3x12---75 lbs. ******BACK********** Cybex Eagle Back Extension 3x12--250 lbs. ******UPPER BODY********* Cybex Eagle Chest Press 3x12--150 lbs. Cybex Eagle Incline Press Chest Press 3x12--110 lbs. Cybex Eagle Overhead Press Shoulder Press 3x12--70 lbs. Cybex Eagle Fly / Rear Delt Flys Normal Grip 3x12--110 lbs. Cybex Eagle Fly / Rear Delt Rear Deltoid 3x12--115 lbs. Cybex Eagle Lat Pull Wide Grip Pulldown 3x12--110 lbs. Cybex Eagle Row Seated Row 3x12--115 lbs. ******LEGS*********** Cybex Eagle Leg Press 3x12--310 lbs. ---Note: I just added these two to my work out 12/28/07, so I'm too "New" to determine Max/Performance weight to be using. I do experience "burn" while working these, however only when working. NO soreness when done. Cybex Eagle Leg Extension 3x12--70 lbs. Cybex Eagle Seated Leg Curl 3x12--70 lbs. Generic Calf Raise (The machine I'm using is where you press out with your legs and then use your toes to press/release and work the weight 3x12--175 lbs. Grand Total of Work Out. 540 Reps 67,680-lbs. Any all advice much appreciated!!! |
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| Fitness | Can someone please offer Weight Lifting and Weight Loss advice | Jan 04 2008 18:06 (UTC) |
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Hey Bodyscience.... Now I know how important it is to rest the muscle (actually, I already knew this but ignored it for December because I set such an aggressive goal for myself). The "bad news" is that I'm very competitive (especially against myself). Coming in First Place does WONDERS for my attitude about working out and going to the GYM. (almost more than the actual weight loss). Average visit length of 174 minutes or 2 hours 54 minutes. |
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| Weight Loss | When will the "extra" show? | Jan 02 2008 21:05 (UTC) |
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P.S. That's why it's a good idea to start a meal by eating lettuce (or other green, leafy vegetables) They take up space in your stomach, make you feel full, and the entree you eat, you'll eat less and also feel full. AND, the added bonus is the lettuce calories are burned up right away. |
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| Weight Loss | When will the "extra" show? | Jan 02 2008 20:51 (UTC) |
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That's incorrect..... You do not "gain weight" by EATING 3,500 calories..... The 3,500 number is how much you need to BURN to burn off a pound of fat. You gain weight by FAILING TO BURN OFF the Calories you take in. (for example, some severly overweight people need 4,000 or more to "Maintain" weight). Body Builders in training can in take 4000-5000 calories a day during their peak work out sessions, because they are burning so many calories working out. Calories are NOT a measurement related to "weight gain"--it's a measurement tool of ENERGY to BURN off what you have taken in. Of course you will gain weight if you take in more calories than you burn....thus why we "count calories"... Eating a Pound of Lettuce for lunch, you will gain ONE POUND of weight HOWEVER, by the end of the day (or quicker) you will have burned off most of that weight you gained because it only takes about 50 calories to burn that off. Your body will not have the time necessary to take and turn that into fat, because it's been burned up too quickly. The Pound Hamburger takes 1600 calories, so unless you are burning 1600+ calories working out in one day (essentially impossible to do that daily), you are going to take that excess and turn it into fat.....because your food in-take never stops....everyday you're eating breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thus, when couting calories, you basically want to burn 500 more calories a day than you take in, or 3,500 calories NET, that YOU BURNED OFF in a week and resulted in loosing a pound of weight. |
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| Weight Loss | When will the "extra" show? | Jan 02 2008 20:31 (UTC) |
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Hey, for some reason, a lady was unable to post to this thread, but had a question for my statement.... You can only gain a pound of weight, by eating a pound of food Whenever you eat, YOU GAIN WEIGHT according to the amount of weight the food weighs.... You are ADDING something to your Gut your body has to carry around..... Calories are not a measurement tool to show "weight", calories are a measurement tool to show ENERGY NECESSARY TO BURN....and in all our cases, we want to "BURN" weight/fat. It takes more ENERGY to burn off the pound of Hamburger Calories than it does the pound of Lettuce Calories....
You eat a pound of Lettuce you gain a pound of weight. You eat a pound Hamburger you gain a pound of weight. You're going to burn off the "pound of weight gain" from lettuce, in less than a day. You going to burn off the "pound of weight gain" from a Hamburger in a week or more. Think of it this way, say you Buy a Pound Hamburger, A Large French Fries, and a Large coke....take and put that food on a scale.....if that food weights 1.5 pounds....once you eat that, you are going to GAIN 1.5 pounds...(of course your body is at work burning off that food once you take it in)... It's no different that if you held those in your hands (before you ate them), and stepped on the scale to weigh yourself. If you're holding 1.5 pounds (in your hands or in your Gut), you have GAINED 1.5 pounds.Same is true with Lettuce, you eat one pound, you GAIN one pound in weight.. However, it will burn off very very quickly...... ou can eat a pound of Lettuce or you can eat a Pound of Hamburger....either way, you are still going to GAIN a Pound in weight to your body..... |
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| Weight Loss | When will the "extra" show? | Jan 02 2008 18:34 (UTC) |
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Every single time you put a spec of food in your mouth you “gain weight”...... Put it this way. Therefore, "WEIGHT LOSS" IS NOT JUST ABOUT CUTTING CALORIES!!!! In addition to working out, you have to take into account your daily life style. Do you sit behind a desk all day? OR, are you a Student who walks to class, walks from building to building between classes? Climbs the stairs to go to class, etc. That's calorie burn, you have to add that to your exercise and take into consideration when determining your caloric IN TAKE needs. If you cut back too much on the calories your body needs your body will go into "panic mode" and start storing away the small amount of food you bring in as "fat" (for future energy), because it realizes you are working out like crazy but not getting what you need so it wants to "save some" for the future. Ever see the starving children in Ethiopia commercials...sometimes they have a "belly"...it's because of MALNUTRITION. The very little amount of food they are eating, their body is trying to "store" that for future use....because the body is in starvation mode........ Same thing applies if you are working out hard, but not bring in enough calories....your body thinks something is wrong and wants to conserve fat for future use... "FAT", body fat, is NOT a "bad thing"...its EXCESS BODY FAT that is a bad thing. THE KEY DIFFERENCE IS, that it's EASIER to BURN off one Calorie of Lettuce than it is one calorie of Hamburger. |
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| Weight Loss | biggest loser | Jan 02 2008 05:21 (UTC) |
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The Biggest Loser is WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BIGGEST FRAUD in "Reality T.V." (remember, "Reality T.V." IS NOT REAL). Original Post by ipodgal: Original Post by twiztidlette:
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| Fitness | Increase weights by how much? | Jan 02 2008 04:46 (UTC) |
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I've asked one of my “Coaches” (I work out at the YMCA and the trainers are called “Coaches”). His advice to me was that your last set (I do 3x12 sets), that the last HALF of the LAST set should be pushed to exhaustion. So, you're last 2-3 reps should be a significant exertion of energy. If you feel like you need to take a long nap or need a long relaxation in the jacuzzi, you're overworking yourself and need to re-examine your routine. |
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| Weight Loss | Scales?! | Dec 31 2007 00:47 (UTC) |
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I use a Tanita scale that also measures Body Fat %. I have a much older model (that I got when they first came out about 10+ years ago). I just checked one of the major Bedding and Bath supply stores, and they are selling them for $29.95, which is a very good deal.
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| Fitness | Can someone please offer Weight Lifting and Weight Loss advice | Dec 30 2007 02:46 (UTC) |
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I kind of agree with you. I did take off 3-days right around Christmas..(23,24,25)...and going back on the 26th, I felt like I had been gone for 3 YEARS...it was tough....so I'm nervous about slowing down....
However, what's Ironic, is I looked over my old reports....and I don't think I went 6-days in a row, more than 2x the entire 7-9 months I was going to the GYM....
I'm definitely going to slow down the intensity next month... |
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| Fitness | muslce gain | Dec 30 2007 00:50 (UTC) |
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I agree with Bodyscience, you're still young. Your body is not done maturing yet. In addition, you mentioned it's your first year in University. We have a saying here in the U.S. called "The Freshman 15". It means that MOST people gain about 15-lbs their first year of University. DO NOT WORRY, it's NORMAL.....There's lot's of debate as to why this occurs, but it does occur. Instead of concentrating on different body parts, concentrate on the whole. Do you have a way to track your body fat percentage? For example, I have a weight scale that I can step on and it will tell me weight and body fat %. It's a much better (and rewarding) number to track. Those times when you work really hard, but the weight scale only changes a pound but the body fat % goes down, you actually "see" the % coming off. Most of all, if you're exercising and eating properly, everything will fall into place..(maybe not in the place you FIRST want it to..but overall, it will all work out). Also, make sure the work out you do is "enjoyable". If you like running, do that...don't let someone tell you what "should be doing"....continue with healthy life style, allow yourself a cheat ONCE here and there...and you'll be just fine... |
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| The Lounge | really random.. | Dec 30 2007 00:37 (UTC) |
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*LAUGHING*...... Did you ever get your answer? I'm assuming you heard this in your residence hall? |
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| The Lounge | A buddy. | Dec 30 2007 00:33 (UTC) |
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How are thing going with school? I suppose university in U.K. is not much different that the U.S. Are the admission standards difficult? Do you have to take any tests (like our S.A.T.) to enter University? |
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So you can log your weight -- which allows you to do the following:
- Plot your weight curve
- Analyze the trend of your weight (see under Recent in the figure above)
- Determine the projected target date (see under Overall in the figure above)