Recent content by mesilla67

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    Does anyone live in North Dakota?

    I live in St Paul! I am so grateful for our last few days of sunshine and warmer weather!!
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    My "To the Max" review

    Loved it!! I am normally a bit of a lurker here, but I had to hop in here and say how much I loved To The Max! I did it for the first time this morning and was a bit scared going in. It flew right by and I was dripping sweat by the end, but it was an amazing workout! The music, the...
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    Progress is slow going, but it's going.

    You look great!!!! Very inspiring..keep up the good work!
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    What nutrition database/calorie counter do you use?

    I use spark people. I use the app on my phone and find it very easy to use. You can add your own food in and keep a list of favorites
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    Bio-Identical Hormones - Anyone on them?

    I hit menopause at 44. I use a bio-identical estradiol cream in am and progesterone in pm. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings are all gone. They have made a huge difference for me. My dr also said the risk of breast cancer is lower if you are younger when you start taking them
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    Gals Premenopausal/A Little Testosterone?

    I hit full blown menopause at the age of 44..I am taking a compounded progesterone capsule and use an estradiol cream and it has been like a miracle for me. No more hot flashes, night sweats or intense mood swings. I talked to my Dr about the testosterone cream, but am still not sure if I want...
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    75 ways to love your oatmeal

    I also have this book and I love it. I have tried many of the recipes and a few of my faves are the Baked Apple Pie, Banana Bread and Banana Choc Chip recipes. I hadn't tried baked oatmeal until I found this book and it is wonderful!!! I would recommend it if you are a fan of oatmeal!
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    Lost- the loss of one you love

    Kitterfly I am so sorry for your loss..it is hard to imagine. I will keep you and your family in my prayers... Melissa
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    My success story and first figure competition

    Simply amazing! What a great transformation! Congratulations on your success!!
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    Question for Runners . . . . Leg cramps

    Travisli, I have problems with leg cramps as well- usually during the night and they are very painful. I talked to a pharmacist about it and he said it was a magnesium and/or potassium deficiency. I have been taking a calcium/magnesium supplement as well and it has helped me a lot! Hope...
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    German Shepherd Owners Advice Please

    Hi We have had two german shepherds and they both have been wonderful dogs. Very loyal and protective. The one we currently have is a bit over-protective. He gets nervous when there a strangers in the house. He was a rescue and we had a bit of a rough start with him. He has learned a lot...
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    Why am I having headaches!

    I have been having headaches several times/week for many years. I finally started going to a chiropractor about 5 weeks ago. I haven't had a headache for about 2 1/2 weeks! I know that isn't a super long time, but it is a huge step in the right direction! I hope you find something that works...
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    Who on these forums sees a chiropractor? WARNING - LONG POST

    My DH hurt his back at work. He was to the point where he had to lay on the floor and even that was uncomfortable. He has been going to the chiropractor for about 5 weeks and feels like a new person. I started going not long after him to see if it would help my headaches. I was getting 4-5...
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    Another dog Question (Beagle)

    We got a 3 yr old beagle about a year ago. She was not potty trained when she came to our house. We got a clicker. We took her outside very regularly and when she peed outside, we would click and give her a treat. She is very food motivated, so the reward really seemed to help her a lot...
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    Dog question

    My little Betsy, our Beagle, had something that sounds very similar happen to her. She was completely fine after it was over. The vet said that is was most likely a seizure. She has been fine ever since. Hope everything turns out OK
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