hey peoples, requesting nutrition advice for my situation

I am currently active duty navy attached to the uss miami. Since the boat is currently undergoing extensive repair due to a fair last year I do nit have to worry about going out to sea for at least two years. For the next two to three weeks ill be working monday through friday from 0600 to 2000 and have either saturday or sunday where I have to be on the construction site from 0600 to 0700 the next day. So there really isnt much time to cook or prepare food and im limited to a fridge and a hot plate currently until the end of the year when I can move out of the barracks. Starting about two weeks ago I have started working out monday through friday for an hour a day starting around noon. I am ordered to work out for 5 hours a week so its not something that I can be lazy about and not do. The main things that I need advice about is what the best excercises are to get me to drop fat and hopefully gain some muscle while im at it. The other thing I could use some help with designing a meal plan that is easy to follow and implement. On the construction site the cooks make breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday, but seeing them take a brick of butter or heaps of lard to coat the grill or deep frying nearly everything that is served I really dont want to eat anything that they touch. They do put out fruit, but seeing as I have watched the same apple go untouched for over a month and not darken or change its appearance at all I am thinking that the fruit is most likely irradiated or uses some other form of preservation. So I intend to bring in all of my food and not rely on the galley for anything. Just as an example, I saw them melt 5 pounds of butter just to make bread sticks...I can normally eat at any time throughout the day, so I intend to start eating small snacks and meals to try to keep my matabolism going throughout the day. What would you all recommend? Also I have no problem with eating the same thing every day and for simplicity sake I would actually prefer to figure out a set schedule to follow every day. I have shaklee multi vitamins and b vitamins that I take daily and would like to know if I should start taking extra protein or not on days that I lift weights...I guess I should probably state, that I want to lose 80 pounds total, gain as much muscle as I can. The calculator on this site says that I probably burn around 3200 calories per day. I was thinking of going for a goal of around 2000 calories per day intake and around 500 burned through exercise. Im probably thinking to aggressively, but im not really sure what a good setup would be so I look forward to any advice that is given. Thank you all who took the time to read through this and especially to those of you with any advice

.Oh and im thinking about doing only cardio when I work out at around noon and then lifting weights with a friend of mine at night when I get out of work. So if that happens then ill probably do 5-6 hours of cardio per week and 3-4 hours of weights.

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Kerry Washington’s copper highlights

Want to add some sunshine into dark chocolate or raven locks? DO make like Kerry Washington and add some warm copper highlights into your side-swept curls. Kerry looks flawless, as per. 

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Some Antidepressants May Raise Risk for Gastro Infection

Researchers aren't sure why these meds are linked to chances of contracting C. difficile

By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.

This type of infection is one of the most common caught by hospital patients and causes more than 7,000 deaths each year in the United States. Several medications are thought to increase the risk for this infection, including antidepressants.

In this study, University of Michigan researchers examined C. difficile infection in people with and without depression, and found that those with major depression had a 36 percent higher risk than those without depression. Older, widowed people were 54 percent more likely to catch C. difficile than older married people. People who lived alone had a 25 percent higher risk than those who lived with others.

The researchers then investigated if there was a link between antidepressants and C. difficile infection. They found that only two -- Remeron (mirtazapine) and Prozac (fluoxetine) -- increased the risk, and that each drug doubled the risk.

The findings, published May 6 in the journal BMC Medicine, should improve identification and early treatment of C. difficile infection in people taking these antidepressants, the researchers said.

The reason for the increased risk of infection in people taking the antidepressants is unknown, and people who have been prescribed the drugs need to keep taking them unless their doctor tells them otherwise, the researchers said. The research showed an association between antidepressant use and increased risk of contracting the infection, but it did not prove a cause-and-effect link.

"Depression is common worldwide," study leader Dr. Mary Rogers said in a university news release. "We have long known that depression is associated with changes in the gastrointestinal system."

"The interaction between the brain and the gut, called the 'brain-gut axis,' is fascinating and deserves more study," Rogers said. "Our finding of a link between depression and Clostridium difficile should help us better identify those at risk of infection and perhaps encourage exploration of the underlying brain-gut mechanisms involved."

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Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise

By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Some diseases are especially tough to discuss.

When Tony Lee realized that his penis was curving whenever he had an erection -- making it painful and difficult for him to have sex -- he had no idea what was wrong. He became depressed and very worried, and his relationship with his wife started to change.

"For a man to dread sex, it's just not natural," he said. "There were times when I would stay up late on purpose, just to make sure my wife was sleeping before I got into bed. I was just totally embarrassed."

His wife finally convinced him to see his primary care physician, who referred him to an urologist. The specialist told him he had Peyronie's disease, a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous collagen plaques in the soft tissue of the penis. The condition can cause pain, erectile dysfunction and shortening of the penis.

The diagnosis was difficult to face.

"You do freak out. It's such a personal area. It's like, 'Noooooo! Why couldn't I just lose a finger? Anything but this,'" said Lee, who is 46. Lee asked that his full name not be used.

Experts estimate Peyronie's disease, a connective tissue disorder, affects at least 5 percent of men. Although the cause of the disorder is not known, physicians think genetic predisposition and repetitive minor trauma to the penis during sexual activity may play a role. People with diabetes, and those who have had prostate cancer surgery or erectile dysfunction, are also susceptible to the disease, according to Dr. Larry Lipshultz, a professor of urology at Baylor College of Medicine.

The treatment options are very limited, and there is no cure. "There is no oral or topical medication," said Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, an urologist at Lenox Hill Hospital, in New York City. "You can excise the plaque and tighten up the other side, but that reduces the length, or you can use a penile prosthesis."

Lipshultz said he's had some luck with about half of his patients when he gives them a drug called verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, which is injected into the shaft of the penis. The use of the drug is based on its ability to degrade collagen, slowing, preventing or even reversing plaque formation and the progression of Peyronie's disease, according to a 2002 study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research. A verapamil gel that is applied to the skin is also sometimes used, according to Kavaler.

Lee, who has been dealing with Peyronie's for about two years, has used a "straightening machine" that stretches the penis, and he participated in one of two clinical trials for a new drug that is up for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Xiaflex, produced by Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. He said his penis is now 70 percent of its pre-disease length as a result of the interventions.

Xiaflex, which breaks down the scar tissue that is a component of penile plaque, was approved by the FDA in 2010 to treat Dupuytren's contracture, an inherited connective tissue disorder that causes the fingers to bend toward the palm. The concept of using Xiaflex with Peyronie's is based on some common features of both diseases. The hand condition is caused by an abnormal buildup of a substance called collagen. Fingers begin to bend toward the palm and the patient cannot straighten them.

The two clinical trials designed to test how Xiaflex worked in people with Peyronie's disease -- done in 2011 and 2012 -- together involved a total of 551 patients who received Xiaflex and 281 who were given a placebo. Each participant received four to six injections with a small needle into the penis every 25 to 72 hours over a period of several weeks. "The results showed people got a 30 percent improvement in curvature, which is clinically significant in terms of function," Lipshultz said

Recent data on the treatment appeared online in February and will be published in the July print issue of the Journal of Urology.

Lipshultz, who was involved in the clinical trials and is paid by Auxilium to speak to physicians about the treatment, said the company thinks Xiaflex will be approved by the FDA by mid-September.

Yet, Kavaler expressed concerns about whether Xiaflex will be helpful.

"The data show it looks like the drug made people feel better about their condition, maybe because they were getting treatment in the clinical trial, but I'm not sure if functionally it made a big difference," she said. "I don't think I could convince somebody to let me inject their penis four to six times with the hope of getting some small improvement."

Side effects from the injection of the drug included: bruising, swelling and pain. There were also three serious adverse events involving penile fracture and three hematomas, according to Auxilium Pharmaceuticals.

But Lee is hopeful.

"I was so far gone with this, the curvature was so bad, and so I feel a whole lot better about myself now," he said. "It's kind of like if a person was paralyzed, and then all of a sudden you can walk, even though you might need assistance, it's a wonderful thing. That's how I'm looking at it."

Lee encouraged people to involve their partners to help them deal with the disease. "If there is a significant other in your life, you guys need to come together with this. For me, that made all the difference."

Copyright © 2013 HealthDay. All rights reserved. SOURCES: Larry Lipshultz, M.D., professor, urology, and chief, division of male reproductive medicine and surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Waco, Texas; Elizabeth Kavaler, M.D., urologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City; Tony Lee, Georgia; April 23, 2013, press release, Auxilium Pharamacuticals

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bloating?

Just wondering if any of u females had figured out how to account for bloating during your cycle. I was on track and losing nicely. Then I started cramping yesterday and I know it's coming. This morning I am up 1.5 lbs in one day. I didn't go over my calories and I walked and was active...so I should have been the same or down. Please advise.

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Snack Time: Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

There's nothing quite like the creamy deliciousness of fro-yo, right?!? Well it's way sweeter when you can find fro-yo treats that are not only under 100 calories with no artificial sweeteners, but also pack 6 solid grams of protein, too. Enter Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars.

Yasso was the first frozen Greek yogurt bar to hit the market back in 2011, and now, two years later, you can find Yasso in over 15,000 stores nationwide. The Greek yogurt really makes Yasso a unique treat because not only does it provide that hefty dose of protein, but it also gives the bars an extra rich and creamy texture. I think it beats regular fro-yo anyday.

Bonus: These Yasso bars come in a plethora of amazing flavors. In addition to the original lineup of Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry (my favorite!), Yasso recently added Mango, Coconut and Vanilla Bean flavors to their roster. With all of them containing little to no fat, 6 grams of protein or more, and ringing in at only 80 calories each, they truly are a guilt-free snack time treat. Stock up on 'em for a summer cool down treat now!

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Wagon Jumpers June 24th - 30th

This thread is designed to encourage long term commitment to our goals by publicly declaring them and asking the other members of this thread to hold us accountable. The primary focus of Wagon Jumpers is not how much weight you have lost, or need to lose, but what you need to do on a daily basis to meet your long term goals.

The idea of Wagon Jumpers was to create a close community where participants could get to know each other, creating a virtual support network as they attempt long term weight management.

This is impossible with an 'always open' group as there would be too many people coming and going. For this reason we have capped group membership numbers to 20 participants.

** If you would like to be a member of this group please contact our wait list manager: the_dragon

There are two rules for Wagon Jumpers:

1. All members must post once per week between Monday and Sunday.

2. All members must check the thread for members who have not posted by Saturday (a short list is posted at the end of the week) or are on the MIA list on Sunday and send them a polite and positive message to stay involved in the group and on track with their goals.

Wagon Jumpers Participants: 20

CURRENT GOALS

By Sunday, August 11th I will...

68551 (Sue) – NEW: Exercising 30 min dailyBleedtoblue (Blue) - Exercise 3/week for 9 of 12 weeks. Defrog3 (Denise) - Maintenance: Workout 3x week for 9 of the 12 weeks. New: Avoid grain-based carbohydrates 6 of 7 days/week for each of the 12 weeks.Feljones (Debbie) - NEW: log my food 3/days a week, keeping below 2,000 cal; 200 minutes of exercise every week, which includes a minimum of two walks during office hours each week.Figurethefat (Laura) - NEW: Exercise for 1500 minutes every 4 weeks. Eat 5 fruit and veg daily. gertie1birdy (Gertie) - NEW: log each day, stay under, 1300 or 1400 calories.gterv (Galia) – NEW: avoid caffeine, and irritants, continue training.healthmd (Monica, Co-Moderator) - NEW: gym 5 days a week and logging daily.kasbpeace – NEW: Exercising 3+ days a week (real exercise, not just chasing the kids, etc.!)Kellyonthecoast (Co-moderator) - NEW: I will exercise for 3 of 7 days for 10 out of 12 weeks; I shall take my vitamins 5 of 7 days each week.     kleibs - NEW: get in at least 4 cardio and 2 strength training sessions a week.Kyashiis (Kathy) - NEW:  Practice yoga 30 - 45 minutes a day five days a week; maintenance - Veggie starter before meals.  librarianlisa (Lisa) - Exercise 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes.  At least 3 of those times must be cardio.lisaann7878 New Member!mhNYC (Mari) - NEW: Take my vitamins (especially calcium!) daily. Maintenance: Wake up at least 5 days every week at 5:30 am.newdock (Donna, Co-Moderator) - NEW: exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times a week for 10 of the 12 weeks.   I will drink 8 glasses of water a day  orchid84 (Lara) – NEW: I will excercise everyday - run, spin bike, yoga or insanity (maybe more then one).runyourlife (Carmela, Co-Moderator) - To stop munching while preparing dinner. I have a hard time not grazing when I’m cooking. Exercise:  run 3x per week + HIIT, leg and upper body workout 2x per weekthe_dragon (Hilary, Co-Moderator) - NEW: Drink 4 pints of water daily; 6 portions of F&V daily.x-lawrence (Lawrence, Co-Moderator) - NEW: I will count calories daily; For exercise row 20 times a month and do 100-200 pushups a day. 

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Emma Roberts at LAX

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Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart

Even not-so-loud sounds seemed to raise people's heart rate in small study

By Amy Norton

HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.

In the study of 110 adults equipped with portable heart monitors, researchers found that people's heart rate tended to climb as their noise exposure increased -- even when the noise remained below 65 decibels. That's about as loud as a normal conversation or laughter.

There was also a negative impact on people's heart rate "variability" -- a measure of the heart's adaptation to what is going on around you. Greater variability in the interval between heartbeats is better. When people are relaxed, the space between heartbeats is usually a bit longer as they exhale, and shorter as they inhale.

When people are stressed, however, some of that natural variation is lost. And studies have linked lesser heart rate variability to an increased risk of heart attack.

So does all of this mean you need to wear earplugs to protect your heart? Probably not, experts say.

For any one person, the effects of everyday noise on heart function may be small, said Charlotta Eriksson, a researcher at the Karolinska Institute, in Stockholm, Sweden. Eriksson was not involved in the study.

But since we are all exposed to noise, even a minor effect on heart health could be important on the broad "population level," said Eriksson, who has studied the effects of loud traffic -- from roads or airports -- on people's blood pressure and heart function.

Research has consistently found links between loud workplaces and an increased risk of heart disease, said Dr. Wenqi Gan, a researcher at North Shore-LIJ Health System's Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, in Manhasset, N.Y.

The evidence is more mixed when it comes to "community noise," like traffic sounds, said Gan, whose own research has found a connection.

He said the mixed results may be because it's difficult to weed out the effects of community noise on individuals. You might live in a noisy section of a big city, but have good, sound-muffling windows, for example.

"And some people are more sensitive to noise than others," Gan said. If noise affects the heart by stressing people out, he said, then your personal sensitivity to it would be important.

The new findings, reported in the May issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, are based on 110 adults who wore portable devices that measured their heart activity and noise exposure during their normal daily routines.

What was "interesting," Eriksson said, is that lower-level noise seemed to curb activity in the parasympathetic nervous system -- the branch of the nervous system that acts as a "brake," lowering heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels, for example.

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PCOS and Phentermine

Hi!!! I just started Phentermine 2 days ago and I have PCOS. Im 23 5'6 and I weigh 267. My goal is 165. Is there any other women out there taking phentermine and have PCOS? Jusy looking for some support.

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Kate Moss and Lila Grace out and about in London

Kate Moss was snapped out and about with her mini-me, as she and her adorable daughter Lila Grace attended an exhibition of fashion photographer Debbi Clark's portraits in London yesterday. The catwalk queen is still as in demand as ever, having just been announced as the new face - and body - of tanning gurus, St. Tropez.

SEE KATE MOSS FOR ST. TROPEZ AD CAMPAIGN & BEHIND THE SCENES HERE

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Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study

Dermatologists say redheads must take extra care to check skin, avoid sun

By Dennis Thompson

HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered the apparent link between red hair pigment and melanoma last fall. That study used genetically altered mice that had been given a mutant gene that increased their risk of contracting the skin cancer.

Now the researchers are taking the next step: asking why the body's creation of the red hair pigment -- called pheomelanin -- might prompt that risk.

Their new paper, published May 9 in the journal BioEssays, speculates that pheomelanin could increase skin cancer risk by leaving skin cells more vulnerable to DNA damage.

By determining the way pheomelanin increases cancer risk, the researchers hope to figure out a way to prevent future cases of melanoma.

"We are focusing on what the possibilities are, what the directions for new research are and how that could impact treatment," said Fisher, chief of dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

The researchers had previously found that at least half of red-furred mice developed melanoma, even though none of them had been exposed to any ultraviolet (UV) radiation. By comparison, only about 10 percent of mice without red fur contracted melanoma.

"In the mouse studies, it was possible to completely remove UV and there was still a major incidence of melanoma that was attributable to the red pigment," Fisher said.

Scientists note, however, that animal studies often fail to produce similar results in humans.

Fisher speculated on two ways the red pigment might cause skin cells to be more vulnerable to melanoma.

It could be that the creation of pheomelanin in the body might also generate unstable oxygen-containing molecules that can damage cells. These molecules are known as reactive oxygen species, or ROS.

On the other hand, synthesis of pheomelanin might rob skin cells of crucial stores of antioxidants that would otherwise be used to prevent ROS damage.

"We think a new prevention opportunity exists if we can block the form of reactive oxygen damage that the red pigment is producing," Fisher said.

Despite his research, Fisher does not downplay the role that UV rays have in skin cancer risk for everyone -- particularly redheads.

"I want to emphasize that we strongly believe UV is a contributor to melanoma, and UV may actually amplify this red pigment phenomenon," he said. "It still is absolutely crucial for people to avoid sun exposure."

But the knowledge that sun exposure is only one factor in their increased risk of melanoma should prompt redheads to take additional precautions, said Dr. Jeanine Downie, a spokeswoman for the Skin Cancer Foundation.

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