A little while ago I had a big breakdown/meltdown.  I was so upset over something minimal, but it had hit me the wrong way.  I got to sleep and slept about an hour or so, waking up totally drained.  I realized then that I am in a big depression right now.  I didn't realize it until I woke up, because when I got up I was not only drained but depressed.  Not depressed from the...

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It sounded like it was her thyroid that was off.  Maybe PCOS also, but all of those symptoms she gave lean also toward the thyroid being off. Given those symptoms she gave, what is the different between PCOS symptoms and hypothyroidism? Melissa.

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Nice surprise to see her!  I'm really glad she is getting another chance to be on the show.  She really did come in at the wrong time last year when JM came on also. If she reads this, one suggestion is to please focus on a variety of things.  Last year it seemed to always relate to children (not a bad thing, but with a psychologist on the show IMO pple are expecting more of...

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Superbowl is Sunday the 5th of February!  I'm looking forward to seeing it.  Am watching the news, and it is costing over 1 BILLION dollars for security.  There will be over 800 under cover people within the crowd.  Jets in the 30 mile no fly zone, and more.  And I missed the number of security on the ground. Lots of screening will be done also. Should be a great game!  Who do you want to...

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LOL This may seem like an odd post, but today I watched a woodpecker peck at a tree, just banging his beak and head into the tree.  I was wondering if that was their goal in life?  What else do they do that people know of them? Melissa.

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Anyone know anything about this?  My uncle was laying on the bed and said to my aunt that he wasnt feeling well and that he thought something was wrong (he NEVER says anything like that).  He was very lethargic, neck was somewhat stiff, enough that it was hard to turn his head, and his jaw hurt.  He was rushed to the hospital, didn't have a heart attack like they originally thought (blood test confirmed no...

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Just an FYI .. if you read the ingredients on the flavored Chobani Greek yogurt, ie strawberry, blueberry etc, the fruit on the bottom has NO ADDED SUGAR.  It is all natural.  So for those who are on the 17 DD (and others), there is NO added sugar and ok too eat, IMO. Melissa.

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On the right hand side of the page on the message-board pages there is a gold -lined rectangular box that is titled "Be on the Show", and asks, ie, 'Do you have a question for Dr. Travis Stork', and there is one that says something about asking Dr. Lisa Masterson and Pica, along with many others with the DRs. I noticed one says "DO YOU WANT TO HAVE JILLIAN MICHAELS BE YOUR LIFE COACH", under...

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On the show today (1/11/12) Dr. Travis mentioned how exercise was good and healthy, etc.  But is there any time when exercise is not recomended? Melissa.

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Anyone ever had a stress-fractured pelvis (iliac crest)?  What were the signs of it?  Is the bone really broken or is it the ligaments/tendons that help hold it up that are messed up and causing slight pain?  I don't have one (I don't think) but seeing I have had a stress fractured hip/femur on the same side and know the signs, for me at least, I had no warning except a "pulled muscle" feeling.  Then...

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I hope everyone had a good New Year's eve and a happy 2012 !  I celebrated with my sister and family up here . Hope eveyone has a great New Year! Melissa.

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I just want to say that although I knew the eating disorder I had had for about 20 years was "cured" for awhile now, I now even more feel like I did when I didn't worry about food.  To be honest the 17 DD wasn't helping as much ... sure I lost some weight, but i had also started counting calories again.  That alone triggered something in me that I couldn't give up after I...

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Usually the hours between about 7 PM - 6 AM are really hard for me -- I get panick attacks, chest tightens, mind races, etc.  This doesn't happen every night, but 6 out of 7 days of the week it does.  No medication is working, and my psychiatrist wants to keep doses low of certain medications.  So I went back to the neurologist and he did more ear acupuncture called auricuoltherapy.  He studied it in...

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THANK YOU for putting the picture logo at the top of the screen back to normal with only the four !!!  It looks great, and I hope it is a sign that things are to change for the better !!! Melissa.

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I have to say the one-to-one show with WW on it portrayed her very well.  This was the FIRST time this season I have seen her calm and good talking with people, not having to talk over others, composed, just her.  All in all, I do think I gave her a fair chance from the beginning, even if negative, because that was how she was portrayed -- not good (for lack of better words) and...

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Did anyone find the feeding the family of 4 on the 12/5/11 show for $10 or under unrealistic?  I don't know how they come up with these prices. Dr. Travis’ burritos were about $10 …. but that was just for him.  Spices do NOT make up for themselves over time … not when you need a “pinch” of something (some spice or seasoning) that it’s whole bottle costs $5 or so and lasts 20 years...

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Out of curiosity, is there a way to do the PINK program with someone who has ie, a hip replacement (or arthritis, low range of motion etc), and can not run/jump etc -- anything like that that puts that kind of pressure on the hip.  Also, the range of motion with a hip replacement is not as much as a regular hip so kick-boxing would be out.  What would you substitute in place of all...

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The show the day before Thanksgiving was a GREAT show .... thank you for that!  It really kept my attention, which is unusual in general.  Hope all have a Happy Thanksgiving this year! Melissa.

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I hope people are not giving up.   What are you all thoughts on this AT THIS POINT? You think they'll make another season if they go back to the original 4 ... will people wait that long do you think, to see if that happens? I'm hoping the show gets back to the original 4.  I'll still watch the show some if JM and WW are on (if they are on next season, if the...

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I have had acupuncture for this, and it worked temporarily each time.  It didn't seem to last more than a couple days each time so I didnt keep going back after 12 times (I gave it a lot of time to work). NOT saying this will happen with everyone, just that when I had it done it was only temporarily helpful. Perhaps others do it differently, and the acupuncture proves longer results. I ended up...

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