I have now been to three different GPs about my weight gain but none of them will take me seriously. I am a 27 year old female, 164 cm, and I weighed 54-55 kilos this time last year.
Since then I have started gaining weight really rapidly and now weight 68-70 kilos. I have been exercising regularly (3-4 times of high intensity activity a week – I have a Polar heart rate monitor to keep track of what I do) and I watch what I eat but it makes no difference.
I started taking the antidepressant drug Zoloft shortly before this weight gain started. I'm sure this is what must be causing it. But the doctors all say 'no no, you just need to eat better and exercise more'. ARGH! Idiots! Consequently I stopped the antidepressant anyway, about a month ago, but have still put on another kilo in that time.
I just don't know what to do! Is there something I should be demanding of my doctors? Should they be testing for something. And is there anything I can do to stop it in terms of medications?

Zolft can cause you to gain weight that is a known fact. if you are eating right and exercising like you say the weight should be coming off though.

two other reasons for the weight gain might be a thyroid problems – a blood test can check for that.
and PolyCystic Ovary Syndrom which is very common among women in you age group. this can be found by using Ultasound. It causes your body to store fat and not burn calories correctly and also you might have noticed a change in your periods.

just two thoughts.

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My friend and I are working on a school project and we decided to do it on a watch having to do with health care. Any suggestions would be nice. We aren't 100% sure what to do it on but we were thinking of an advanced medical watch for diabetics, Alzheimer's, hearing impaired, seniors, heart attacks, strokes, asthma and that had info on the patient, told the time and date (of course), told the heart rate blood sugar, had a button to alert ambulance, had a GPS system. Maybe for athletics too? Pretty much a crazy computer in a watch. What else to add though..we need to add some more really good healthcare things? It's a crazy future watch. The idea sounds crazy but maybe not in the future O_O!

this could be a really great tool for diabetics with poorly controlled blood sugar. it could alert them when their sugar gets too high so that they don't forget to take their medicines. also, if it could have a chip in it with memory, it could be a really helpful tool for the doctors of diabetic patients so that the doctors could observe patterns in the patients blood glucose relative to meals, activities, sleep, etc.

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I need a running watch that will tell me distance, and if possible pace. I'd also like it to have a heart rate monitor. I really can't spend above $50, so that rules out any GPS watch. Any recommendations?

here's one that is just barely over $50:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000221VO0?smid=A1KI2TR7SI3MAO&tag=nextag-sports-mp-20&linkCode=asn

here's another one that's even cheaper, though it only gives you your heart rate:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00185IXJ6?smid=A2VA8L9MTC3XM2&tag=nextag-hpc-20&linkCode=asn

hope this helps! =)

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I've looked around a little bit and can't find anything, and I'm really hoping somebody can point my in the right direction.
I'm a hiker/camper, so I'm looking for those features, but I'm also looking for running/training features.
My "wonder watch" contains the following:
*Digital clock/alarm/stopwatch/backlight, the standard stuff.
*Compass (digital or otherwise)
*GPS
*Distance tracker (speed, pace, heart rate, etc optional)

I have found the Suunto brand of watch as the only one that suits most of this, but I'd rather spend $150-200 or less rather than $400+…

Any suggestions are MUCH appreciated. Thanks!!
GPS is optional. I'm really just looking for a solid watch with a compass and a distance tracker. (barometer, thermometer, etc are optional as well)

Anybody heard of anything good like that for under $150??

GPS watches are scarce; the receivers are too big to fit conveniently in a watch case. I use a Casio Triple Sensor (about $200), which has timekeeping features, a compass, a thermometer (basically useless), and a barometer/altimeter.

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Does anyone own one of the Timex bodylink watches. It has a heart monitor, gps transceiver. It is suppose to give your average running pace, distance and heart rate. I wanting to get one but I'm wanting to know if they are worth the cost and actually work. Thanks

Whether something is 'worth it' or not is only something YOU can determine….

Here is CNET's review:

http://reviews.cnet.com/Timex_Bodylink_59551/4505-3512_7-30912998.html?tag=prod.txt.1

Quote:
The good: Spot-on GPS; delivers accurate speed and distance measurements; excellent feature set.

The bad: Expensive; clunky multipart system; PC-upload accessory not available; delay in cycling-speed data.

The bottom line: We had high hopes for Timex's GPS training device, but they were dashed by a really bad design.

I would also direct you to

http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-0777610-3364069?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bodylink&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

and check out the customer reviews on various models.

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it was on a episode of ripleys belive it or not.it has a heart rate monitor in the underwire and a cell phone and a gps system in the cups.if your heart rate jumps up suddenly like if you are frightened,the bra will send a txt message to a satellite and then to the police.if its a false alarm you can unhook the claps in the front.i was wondering if anyone has heard of it,if its on the market yet,and where can i find one.its forprotection by the way.

Please, don't fear life to the point you are willing to sacrifice your privacy. If these fabrics are not in mass production yet, they will be soon. And most people here in the US will gladly buy them to feel safer. Those who don't might just be called terrorists that the willing need to keep an eye on. Dialing 911 on your cell phone and keeping your opposable thumb on the send button is most likely just as effective. Being aware of your surroundings helps too. Good luck.

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I am new to this type of running and need to be able to monitor my heart rate. Distance is important also and am not sure if GPS or Pedometer is best.

Garmin Forerunner 305. A pedometer is based on stride distance and this varies widely based on how tired you are you, weather or not you are running up or downhill, etc.

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