Finally, a little progress

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Finally, a little progress
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Wed, 08-29-2007 - 5:33pm

Well, I'm happy to report that I've finally seen some progress. I'm still not dropping the pounds, but I feel like I've toned up quite a bit. My arms and legs look a bit smaller and my clothes fit better. But that stubborn belly fat seems like it'll be the last to go. A month of 6 days/week of cardio got me nowhere, but when I cut back to 5 days/week and cut my cardio in half and added in weights, I noticed progress after only 2 weeks. I'm definitely keeping this up!

The one problem I've noticed is that with the increased workout has come a dramatic increase in my appetite. Despite my goal of eating 1600 cal/day, I'm up around 1800 most days. I've tried increasing my water (sometimes 4+ liters per day) and my protein, but nothing seems to get rid of this appetite. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Registered: 11-12-2001
Tue, 09-04-2007 - 8:12pm
Oh that's horrible! Any possibility you can get stronger drugs until the MRI? So sorry you're going through that.





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Tue, 09-04-2007 - 8:40pm
I think I'm at the limit of the strength of the drugs I'll get, which will run out before I see the doctor on Friday (had to wait that long to see the spine specialist). He's sending me for an X-ray before the appointment. In the meantime, I'll be trying to stretch out the drugs as long as possible.
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Tue, 09-04-2007 - 9:47pm

Hey - just doing a little 'google' search for you. How about trying out some home remedies when the pain's not that bad (I know....at the moment it probably seems like there's no time when it's not that bad)- but keeping the meds for when you really need them. Like at night, to sleep?


General Back Info
http://www.bigbackpain.com/back_pain_treatment.html


The *2nd & 3rd* ointments on the page are for back pain
http://www.essentialoilsforhealing.com/OilsBLENDS.html


Easy things that can be done at home
http://www.home-remedy.org/back-pain-remedies.html


Hopefully you can find some solace in options other than just meds!


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Wed, 09-05-2007 - 10:27am
Thanks! I'll check out the sites!

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