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Why are Americans so obese ?

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:52 PM by Pinkmani

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Normal weight people have a BMI between 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight people have a BMI between 25 to 29.9
Obese people have a BMI over 30+

I'll do this based off myself. I've been in all three categories. If you're a girl who is 5'6", then...

Normal weight range is probably 115-155, which is probably between a size 2 and a 10
Overweight range is 156-185, which is a size 12 through 16
Obese would be a size 18 and up

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Large SUV for a family.

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:51 PM by Pinkmani
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If I were in your situation I'd probably get the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Flex, or Ford Explorer (in this order of preference). The only reason why I wouldn't get the Enclave is because they are too popular in my area; otherwise I say go for it. Assuming that you're going to be using the 3rd row on a daily basis, you should have at least 32 inches of legroom. I have been in the back of a Chrysler Town & Country (32.7 inches) for an 8 hour ride, and I was fine... I am also 5'6". I also like

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Using anti-depressants throughout your life?

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:46 PM by Pinkmani

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On Lexapro forever? So what? I understand your concerns but if you happen to need it, then accept it. (I am one of those persons, with a family history of depression...and onset for me at an early age.)

I know full well how miserable my life would be without it.

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I was talking to my mom about how I wanted to start a family 10 years from now (I'm in college). I then brought up why I think taking anti-depressants (or any drugs) during pregnancy is a bad idea. I then

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sometimes people's "nice words" hurt so much. Triggers are still everywhere for me.

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:45 PM by Pinkmani

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Lily, what you're experiencing is emotionally devastating. Please remember that it is not your fault. Something that helps me is a journal where I right down how I was feeling that day. Every anniversary and birthday will be hard. Unfortunately, he couldn't take it anymore and decided that it's better for him to just exit the world. The comments that you hear from people is their way of being generous and sympathetic, even though their words hurts. Take it one day at a time. *here's a big long virtual

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Best degree(s) these days?

Posted 09-14-2013 at 08:44 PM by Pinkmani
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The therapies (SLP, OT, PT) are flexible careers, have great pay, and different environments (school, clinic, nursing facility, hospital, etc.).

Here are some of the high demand careers that I can think of:
Speech-Language Pathologist (my career path)
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Audiologist (extension of SLP-requires Ph.D. or Au.D.)
Software developer
Physician assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)...

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