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Topic Started: Oct 2 2007, 03:23 PM (136 Views)
Homescoolmom24	Oct 2 2007, 03:23 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 16 Group: Friend Member #36 Joined: October 2, 2007	[SIZE=7]Hi, my name is Dottie Burford. I love in Georgia and I homeschool my four children!



TeachX3	Oct 2 2007, 03:26 PM Post #2
Elite Posts: 3,534 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	Dottie!! Hey girl, It is good to see you here! Welcome to Fit4Life!! :flowers:
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Oct 2 2007, 03:37 PM Post #3
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	welcome to the forum! :wooohooo:



Homescoolmom24	Oct 2 2007, 05:54 PM Post #4
Newbie Posts: 16 Group: Friend Member #36 Joined: October 2, 2007	:cry: thank you! I hope to get some encouragement here! I take hormones and it is very hard for me to lose! What do I do?



TeachX3	Oct 2 2007, 08:26 PM Post #5
Elite Posts: 3,534 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	As far as the hormones, that would have to be a question to ask your doctor, because I do not know how one would go about trying to counteract their side effects... as far as living healthy and eating right and exercising, just take some time and read through the different threads here... there is a wealth of information! You can do it!
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


Cherriterri	Oct 2 2007, 11:12 PM Post #6
Advanced Posts: 1,273 Group: VIP Member #7 Joined: May 21, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Kiwi Favorite Vegetable? Brussels sprouts Favorite Exercise? walking, biking and swimming Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Hmmm, to complete and olympic length triathlon.	Welcome to the forum. It is very nice to have you here!!



purrrple	Oct 3 2007, 12:11 AM Post #7
Advanced Posts: 1,199 Group: VIP Member #4 Joined: May 20, 2007	Hi Dottie I don't know anything about hormones but I wish you every success with your weight loss



sapphire	Oct 3 2007, 12:38 AM Post #8
Advanced Posts: 809 Group: VIP Member #5 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Custard apple, pomelo, orange Favorite Vegetable? Cucumber Favorite Exercise? kickboxing, cross-trainer, rowing Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To eventually be at 140 lbs with muscle tone, and to run my first 5k race.	Welcome, Dottie! You said you take hormones... It depends on which kinds of hormones. If it is for hormone replacement therapy, "HT does not cause weight gain An increase in body fat, especially around the abdomen, can occur during menopause because of our own hormonal changes, although exactly why this happens is not clear. The age-related decrease in muscle tissue and the slowing down of the metabolism can also contribute to weight gain. Various studies prove that weight gain is not linked to HT. If a woman is prone to weight gain during her middle years, she will do so regardless of whether or not she uses HT. Some women may experience symptoms at the start of treatment, including bloating and breast fullness, which may be misinterpreted as weight gain. These symptoms usually disappear once the therapy doses are modified to suit the individual." Source However, I don't want to jump to the conclusion that it is HT, and even if it is, it is up to you to decide if the benefits outweigh these effects. It might get better over time if you have just started therapy. Good luck with your goals.



Homescoolmom24	Oct 3 2007, 06:27 AM Post #9
Newbie Posts: 16 Group: Friend Member #36 Joined: October 2, 2007	it is cycle control. Everything that worked before i started the pills doesn't work as well on the pills. I am not going to give up though!



NicC	Oct 3 2007, 07:47 AM Post #10
Elite Posts: 2,442 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Welcome aboard HSM24!
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


stormgirl	Oct 4 2007, 02:32 AM Post #11
Regular Posts: 464 Group: Friend Member #19 Joined: May 31, 2007	Hello and welcome Dottie I look forward to seeing your progress .. everyone here is so supportive
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Righ	Oct 16 2007, 04:02 AM Post #12
Regular Posts: 300 Group: Friend Member #6 Joined: May 21, 2007	Hey Dottie, welcome aboard
	Carl 6'1" 43 weeks weighing in


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