Yes, but every one should be real careful about iron supplements. It is one of the vitamins that can actually be harmful, even FATAL if you have too much in your system. I was told by my doctor to not to take more than what is in a multivitamin unless your are specifically instructed to do so by a doctor who will monitoring your iron levels closely. less

Yes, but every one should be real careful about iron supplements. It is one of the vitamins that can actually be harmful, even FATAL if you have too much in your system. I was told by my doctor to not to take more than what is in a multivitamin unless your are specifically instructed to do so by a doctor who will monitoring your iron levels closely. less

Honestly I didn't even think of Iron supplements to me iron= spinach. But I guess there is as supplement for every vitamin and mineral out there.

LadyAlda, about a year or so ago I was told that I was getting close to being anemic. So I think I am probably it or getting close to it again. I have been having too much cereal and pb&j sandwiches but I am sick of them. Now its spinach and cheese omelettes. less

Honestly I didn't even think of Iron supplements to me iron= spinach. But I guess there is as supplement for every vitamin and mineral out there.

LadyAlda, about a year or so ago I was told that I was getting close to being anemic. So I think I am probably it or getting close to it again. I have been having too much cereal and pb&j sandwiches but I am sick of them. Now its spinach and cheese omelettes. less

Yes, exactly. That is what happen with me at first I was like ooh I am gaining weight again and bought a few nice outfits but I kept gaining. And now like you I am either in pj pants, or sweat pants and t with hair back at home watching tv or on the computer. No good. less

Iron deficiency anemia symptoms may include:
Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of your tongue
Increased likelihood of infections
Brittle nails
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Unusual cravings for non-nutritive substances, such as ice, dirt or pure starch
Poor appetite, especially in infants and children with iron deficiency anemia
Restless legs syndrome — an uncomfortable tingling or crawling feeling in your legs

From the mayoclinic website. It may be worth the mention to the doctor if your symptoms match. less

Not really. The caffeine (even white tea has caffeine) is a diuretic and makes you lose hydration. I highly recommend a Brita pitcher or a Pur faucet thing. It makes the water SO MUCH MORE bearable to drink and it's pennies a gallon versus the big $$ you spend on bottles. less

The worst thing for me is that not working, I feel guilty asking my man to buy me new clothes. I lost all my baby weight the first month after having my son. I was so excited, I actually bit the bullet and had him spend $300 on a few nice outfits at Lane Bryant, along with underwear and bras. I was still plus sized, but I felt great and felt I still looked good. Then I had to stop breast feeding and I actually gained 20 pounds in like 4 or 5 months. Suddenly all of those new clothes didn't fit me anymore and we couldn't afford to buy me new ones. I have gotten an outfit here or there when I just HAD to have one to even be able to go out with friends, but I still have nothing attractive to wear. To make things even worse, the last two pairs of pants I bought, I actually bought big because my self esteem was so low and I didn't want to waste money by getting too fat for my clothes again. I have actually lost a little weight since then, so yeah..... When I go out I either have on pants that are too tight or pants that hang off of me.

I get so depressed about being in this house every single day, but when it comes time to go out, I feel embarrassed about how I look. This is a huge change for me. This is the first time in my life that I am NOT comfortable in my own skin. less

I use white mushrooms, I should mention I saute them beforehand in a drizzle of olive oil. They're not packed in nutrition but they give the omelet a nice taste and bulk up the omelet at the same time. And the carrots give the omelet a nice sweet yet tangy flavor. less

Not really. The caffeine (even white tea has caffeine) is a diuretic and makes you lose hydration. I highly recommend a Brita pitcher or a Pur faucet thing. It makes the water SO MUCH MORE bearable to drink and it's pennies a gallon versus the big $$ you spend on bottles. less

yeah the small white ones where the ones I used too. Oh so you slice your carrots thinly. I am definitely going to try that I like mushrooms but budget wise stop buying them. I figure I need to buy stuff that will give me nutritional gain or taste really good, like chocolate chip cookies. Lol I have not bought them in a long time but at times do think that I should to get my sweets craving taken care off. less

I agree with you on the caffeine thing, especially when it comes to staying hydrated but let me just say this. Sometimes you have to take baby steps. I know people who are faced with stopping sodas cold turkey for straight up water, will not do very well. I know, I was one of them and so was my fiance. For a lot of people, making a SUCCESSFUL lifestyle change and keeping it long term, means making these baby steps. Yes, iced tea has caffeine, but compared to a can of soda or a cup of coffee? Depending on how many bags you use per gallon and what type of tea you use, you are looking at anywhere from half to like 1/8 the caffeine or less of what you would normally drink. Take into account the 40 plus grams of sugar that you are going to get from a can of soda or serving of juice, that is a huge difference. Also, if you are like me and like A LOT of ice, your tea gets watered down even more. less

First time for me feeling this way too. And yes being unemployed sucks it makes you feel worthless. And though I am applying to jobs online like crazy I am like what if I get the job? I have nothing to wear. Even I wear something decent for the interview I have nothing for the job itself. And like you I feel embarrassed about getting together with friends.

Hopefully starting tomorrow we will drink more water and try to exercise more we need to start out by walking. We need to get back into our clothes and feeling good to get back on track. less

Ever try dark chocolate? The ones with higher percentage of cacao offer some health benefits. And if you treat yourself once a day you're less likely to binge when you are near sweets. This has worked for me. I took it to the extreme once and deprived myself completely and it just made it worse. less

First time for me feeling this way too. And yes being unemployed sucks it makes you feel worthless. And though I am applying to jobs online like crazy I am like what if I get the job? I have nothing to wear. Even I wear something decent for the interview I have nothing for the job itself. And like you I feel embarrassed about getting together with friends.

Hopefully starting tomorrow we will drink more water and try to exercise more we need to start out by walking. We need to get back into our clothes and feeling good to get back on track. less

Yes, I have often thought about a job and then think, what would I wear?

Well, I have already cut out sodas and have cut my coffee to only once or twice a week. I am drinking a lot more water now and iced tea (which I have discussed in the thread previous). I just need to get better sleep. I started doing Wii Fit again today and did 45 minutes of Yoga and strength training and running (accumulative). I'm just hoping this forum will help keep me motivated.

Next big thing? I need to quit smoking! We should talk about this too, if there is anyone else who is quitting or wants to. I know Kristi has quite cold turkey, though I read her struggles with it on FB. She has inspired me to want to try to quit again. less

Ok sweeties I really enjoyed tonight discussion and look forward to the next one. I am going to drink more water, eat more spinach and get some red meat. I am also going to add lemon juice to my water and carrots to my omelet.

Have a good night all and feel free to message me, I will try to be on EF more often. Nighty night less

Maybe continue making substitutes? I'm a huge ice tea lover, too, but I know it's high in sugar and caffeine and because I still want flavor in my drinks, especially when I have meals I change it up a bit with flavored sparkling water beverages. Some of them don't have caffeine or sugar. less

Oh, oh, oh. I've been doing something similar. I don't have the funds to purchase workout equipment or a gym membership, so what I've been doing is queuing up dance videos on youtube and following along (Specifically Just Dance 2 videos) . It's made exercising really fun for me. less