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post from Obesity Discussion Forums on 24 July 2008 10:07:59 PM. © Obesity Discussion Forums

:rolleyes:Hello, today is Thursday the fourth day of my diet. I been doing good to what I use to eat. It's 10:15, and I'll be up watching TV. And, playing on the computer. How did you do today?:gavel:

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5 Steps for Bone Health - Steps 4 & 5

post from Vital to Health and Wellness Blog on 24 July 2008 08:50:59 PM. © Vital to Health and Wellness Blog

Step 4 - Talk to Your Doctor

Step 5 - Have a Bone Density Test

In conclusion of the 5 step series for stronger bones, the final two steps are also a very important part of overall bone health.

Step 4 Talk to Your Healthcare Professional

Don?t wait until you think you are ?old enough?. No age is too young to find out if you are at risk. It?s very important that you start discussing how to prevent osteoporosis at an early age, especially if you are at a higher risk. There are several factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis and broken bones. Read through these and give yourself a strike for each one that pertains to you.

Female ? Strike one for meSmall and thin ? not so much, I guess this is one time I?m glad I?m not!Certain ethnicity such as Caucasian or Asian, although Hispanics and African Americans are also at risk ? Strike twoFamily history of osteoporosis or broken bones ? Strike three for me, my grandmother has severe osteoporosisPoor diet with low calcium and vitamin D intake and excessive intake of protein, sodium and caffeine ? Strike four ? I?m lactose intolerant so I do not eat dairy, plus I live in the Northwest where we get sun 2 months a year and I love caffeine!Lack of exercise or activity ? this one I do pretty well on with walking, hiking, gardening at least once a dayCertain medications such as steroids, some anticonvulsants and others ? thankfully, I do not take any medicationsCertain diseases and conditions such as anorexia nervosa, asthma and others ? thankfully, no for meNot taking any calcium or Vitamin D supplements ? I try to remember everyday!

I have four strikes against me ? how many do you have? All it takes is one. Even if you don?t have any, it?s still important to talk with your doctor and make to take a high quality liquid calcium supplement with Vitamin D each day. A liquid is much easier to swallow and more absorbable. This will help ensure you are at least getting what you need each day to help prevent osteoporosis and protect your bone and joint health.

Step 5 ? Get a Bone Density Test

That brings us to the final Step 5, if appropriate, get a bone density test to determine how healthy your bones actually are. A bone density test can identify if you have osteoporosis and determine your risk for fractures and monitor your response to an osteoporosis treatment. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) has more info. When you get the results of your bone density test, you and your doctor can determine what treatment steps are right for you and what do the numbers mean. Make sure to discuss all your options thoroughly.

Make an appointment today and find out if your bones are healthy. Also, make sure to follow each of the 5 steps to ensure healthy bones now and in the future. I know I am going to try very hard to follow all 5 steps. Please join me!

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Nibbles: Cutting fructose may help weight loss,
plus slimming Santas and Slow Food plans a party

post from CalorieLab News on 24 July 2008 06:49:51 PM. © CalorieLab News

Cutting fructose may be the key to weight loss with a low-carb diet; health experts warn about detox diet plans; Santas say they need to slim down; FDA offers food storage advice; and Slow Food seeks to change its image with SF party.

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anyone here Diabetic

post from Obesity Discussion Forums on 24 July 2008 05:02:39 PM. © Obesity Discussion Forums

I was wondering who else is sufferring from the side affects of being Diabetic? I am a type II diabetic since 2000 and now I am on 3 kinds of insulin. I take 80 units of Lantus in the morning, I take 80 units of Humilin before bed at night and then i take way to much Novolog before each meal. Total i take over 300 units of insulin a day. but the good news is my A1C is now 6.7. the bad news is after keeping the weight off for months..... Now I am gaining.I think I started about 285 when I started insulin about 4 months ago. I stayed right around 290 pretty much until a couple weeks ago and now it feels like I am growing pounds every day. just this wek i have gone from 301 to 307 yesterday. I hit 300 last week and its really driving me nuts. A long time ago I weights over 340 pounds, I was given a new job assignement that involved me walking across the plant here (1.2 miles) 1 or more times a day. I stopped drinking pop and started to drink water (lots of water). I was drinking about 1/2 to 1 gallon a day. I thought is was from the need to get off the sugar water :pepsi: I had drinken since I was a kid. everyone kept asking if i was diabetic and i kept saying "no". I was wrong. My doctor put me on atkins and I was able to go from 340+ to the 220 pound range in about 3 years. I had not felt that good in so long. Then I got laid off and gained about 60 pounds back. I kept my self right arround the 280 range for a few years and now that I am creeping up at a faster pace than I walk at..... I need to do a little battle for control of my body again. so on to my questsions: who else has the diabetic thing going on? are you able to control it with diet and meds or have you moved on to insulin? Anyone using a combination of meds and Insulin like I do? Anyone taking huge amounts of insulin like me? if so are you having a hard time controlling the weight like I am currently experiencing? whats worked for you? what does not work? I know lots of questions - But I am a engineering type and i have been told I over analyze things sometimes. :toomuchinfo: so anyway - who else is here?

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~new here too~

post from Obesity Discussion Forums on 24 July 2008 02:47:55 PM. © Obesity Discussion Forums

Hi everyone, I am getting on the wagon yet again.....for the hundreth time, anyone want to car pool!!!!!!!? You see, I take detours.....many many detours.....and get side tracked and lost and bored and fed up with the whole losing weight thing.....to the tune of 334 lbs.....yes, that is right......and I am a whopping 5 feet tall, so really I am as big around as I am tall......I have tried every diet that has ever been "The One That Will Work"..... And I keep trying.... now if I could just "DO" it just once and get it over with, and then simply maintain....... I am quite healthy, which surprises my doctor, no high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesteral, and I have not had children so it's not baby fat.......from when I was a baby or from having babies.....! So I am here to try again, and I need alot of motivation, I obviously can't do it by myself. If you want to say "Hi", that would be great, and thanks for reading my pitty party.

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Cell-Nique is Not For the Weak

post from The Nutrition and Food Web Archive Nutrition Blog on 24 July 2008 02:18:00 PM. © The Nutrition and Food Web Archive Nutrition Blog

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Nibbles: EU says safety of cloned animals
unknown, plus breastfeeding to avoid picky eating

post from CalorieLab News on 24 July 2008 02:17:16 PM. © CalorieLab News

EU says cloned meat needs more study for animal welfare reasons; save the planet by eating less; breastfed babies are open to more tastes; men who eat soy have less healthy sperm; and co-founder of Jenny Craig dies.

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Junk food vegetarians: Living on cheese and carbs

post from CalorieLab News on 24 July 2008 09:40:52 AM. © CalorieLab News

Some vegetarians seem to live off only cheese and carbs, but a healthy vegetarian diet actually needs to include vegetables and less-fattening sources of protein.

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Recipes To Improve Mood

Researchers found that people with high blood levels of omega-3s tended to be more agreeable and less likely to report mild symptoms of depression than those with low levels.The possible mechanism behind the mood differences is likely that People with high blood levels of omega-3s have more gray matter in the areas of the brain linked to mood.

The following recipes are rich in omega-3s, and you can choose your prefernces and enjoy improved mood with both the taste and omega-3s

Salmon en Papillote with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Oatmeal with Apples, Hazelnuts, and Flaxseed

Almond-Buttermilk Hotcakes with Blackberry-Grape Sauce

Clementine Salad with Spiced Walnuts and Pickled Onions

Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds

Wheat Germ Pancakes

Tuna "London Broil" with Wasabi Cream

Herring and Apple Salad

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Improve Your Mood with These Recipes

Researchers found that people with high blood levels of omega-3s tended to be more agreeable and less likely to report mild symptoms of depression than those with low levels.The possible mechanism behind the mood differences is likely that People with high blood levels of omega-3s have more gray matter in the areas of the brain linked to mood.

The following recipes are rich in omega-3s, and you can choose your prefernces and enjoy improved mood with both the taste and omega-3s

Salmon en Papillote with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Oatmeal with Apples, Hazelnuts, and Flaxseed

Almond-Buttermilk Hotcakes with Blackberry-Grape Sauce

Clementine Salad with Spiced Walnuts and Pickled Onions

Multigrain Pilaf with Sunflower Seeds

Wheat Germ Pancakes

Tuna "London Broil" with Wasabi Cream

Herring and Apple Salad