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Wear Blue - Autism Awareness Day!
Today is the 7th annual WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY. Wear blue today! Working with kids with autism, this cause holds a special place in my heart. Autism is increasing, with recent figures showing 1 in 68 kids being affected by autism. Autism is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and…
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Sleep apnea question
Sorry I didn't know where to put this! I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in August. Although I've always needed to lose weight, my biggest motivator right now is the possibility of getting rid of this stupid CPAP machine! Just curious to see people's stories on if losing weight solved their sleep apnea or not?
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working out and massages
Tomorrow is my birthday so I'm treating myself to day off from work and a massage. I'm just getting a regular 50 minute full body massage, not a sports massage or deep tissue massage. One of the other things I'm looking forward to is having time to work out in the morning without having to get up early! But the program I'm…
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Anxiety and Exercise
I unfortunately suffer from nocturnal panic attacks. Often the next morning I will forego a workout because I'm afraid of stressing my heart, but I was wondering what people's take is on anxiety and cardiovascular exercise, especially when there are palpitations involved. For what it's worth, I had an EKG a few weeks ago…
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Sleep
How many hours do you need to sleep a night? And if you don't sleep that amount, will it hinder your weight loss? What about if you sleep too much? I know, calories in, calories out determines weight loss, but does sleep have anything to do with it at all? I can't seem to find enough time to sleep some days, and then…
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Massage
Yesterday I had a deep tissue massage. Happy Christmas to me, I know, right??? :love: I prepared for it by nixing all forms of caffeine yesterday (no coffee, *gasp*) and drinking over a gallon of water. I also did a few stretches to relax in the room before she came back in. I did the deep breathing thing. I just couldn't…
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Depression
For those that suffer from clinical depression, what have you done to deal with it? Medication that has helped you? Therapy? I've been depressed most of my adult life, but now I've gone through a breakup, plundered so much money on shameful things, and I'm just feeling really low right now; and I want to know that there's…
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Insomnia
Anyone else experiencing insomnia while trying to lose weight?? Super frustrating..
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Meditation
This didn't seem to fit within any particular topic so I decided to put it here. I've been wanting to start meditating for a while now but haven't got around to starting. I'm a bit unsure about where to begin. Just looking for some suggestions in relation to meditation techniques. Possibly something that starts small (time…
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Insomnia?
I hope this is an okay place to post this.. I know getting a good nights sleep is key to losing weight and getting fit, however, I have insomnia. I've tried everything from melatonin to seeing what my doctor suggests and all of it to no avail.. For example, tonight, it's already 4:30am and I'm still up, and not close to…
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Chiropractor or no chiropractor
The first and last time I visited a 'back dr' was probably about 25 years ago. That night, I ended up in the emergency room and since then, have sworn off this type of healing. In the last year, I have had pain in my hip flexer (right in the middle of the very top of my leg) and when I walked longer than 20 minutes on the…
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Parents of children with autism
I am ready to shed my weight. I have a daughter with autism. I'd love to have a support for loss this weigh while on the autism roller coaster ride. So if there are other parents out there with kids with autism let help each other out in the weight loss and raising very special children.
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BiPolar
Hi there, Does anyone on here have bipolar and struggle with depression and being motivated? I have bipolar and have a hard time sometimes to motivate myself to workout and eat right, I get depressed and then ruin it for myself. I feel so good when I am eating healthy and working out, but hard when my head is telling me to…
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Eating at Night
I have no problem eating within my calories during the day. It's at night when I really have a problem!! TV Snacks kill me. Anybody else? Suggestions? Anything? haha ~M
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Snoring...?
Did anyone find they stopped snoring with weight loss... if so how much did you lose before you or others noticed you weren't snoring anymore ?
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Acupuncture- real or hooey?
no im not asking iff acupuncture will help me lose weight. but has anyone truly received good benefits from it? (i.e. not a placebo effect) mainly asking because (TMI, sorry) i have been having major cycle issues (lack there of, actually. possibly due to my crazy shift work schedule, which luckily just changed to a month…
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SLEEP?
I'll admit I am horrible at getting a decent amount of sleep per day. I know sleep is VERY important. I just need a kick in the butt. Can someone emphasize HOW important and vital it is .. especially when it comes to fat loss?? LIKE does anyone have trouble getting normal sleep hours everyday? Did you overcome your sleep…
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Mental illness and physical health
I'm wondering who else on here suffers from mental illness and how it has affected your fitness/weight loss journey? From a very young age I lived with depression, both my own and very close family members. Depression has had more influence over my life that I would like it to. Although it was always there causing chaos, I…
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insomnia!
Another bored night.. Insomnia wins again -_-
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Nocturnal Eater
I am a nocturnal eater. I have always known this about myself. The majority of my calories come after 4pm and stop close to 10pm. Is anyone else like this? I would like to break this habit but am having trouble. Any suggestions?
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severe anxiety
booked an appointment with my doctor to sort out my anxiety. I get anxious with no apparant reason, 90% of the hours I am awake i experience palpations, acute panic, and struggling to feel like I can breathe. I recently moved to a totally new area, and anxiety is now so bad it is affecting my college work. My tutor is…
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Has anyone tried yin yoga?
I'll be honest, I am in terrible physical shape right now. I used to be pretty active, but ever since I got a desk job that activity has gone right out the window. I know there's no excuse for it, but at the moment my muscles are so tight (particularly in my legs) that I can't even touch my toes easily. I read about how…
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driving anxiety
has anyone had it and gotten over it? My mom never got her license and always said it was because she was a nervous driver. I am 27 and still working on my license, I want it so bad but my anxiety level is like a 9/10....I have no car to practice in. I just go for my lessons. They called me and let me know I had to…
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sleep Apnea
Has anyone who has sleep Apnea lost alot of weight if so does the condition go away ? My doctor has said that if I lose the weight it will go ! !
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Chakra Healing with Reiki
Has anyone tried Reiki healing? I am having serious heart complications I think might be manifesting as a result of an unbalanced Anahata (Heart) Chakra. While I am seeing medical professionals, including a Cardiologist, I believe deeply in a connection of the Mind-Body-Spirit. I have had a few people from my yoga classes…
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Mental Illnesses
Mental Illnesses, Who has one and how does it affect you physically and mentally?
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Depression!!!
Alrighty so im having some depression this month its really hard im not a big depressed person i like being happy but i think i eat when im sad or something els when im not even hungry how do you all deal with your depression or if you have it?
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sleep
ever since i started this diet ive been unable to get to sleep, why is this? and how can i get back to sleeping?
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Yin yoga, anyone?
Hey all, Just wondering if anyone loved yin yoga as much as i do :) i enjoy hatha, as well. I know yin isnt a fabulous physical workout, but i LOVE the mental workout. Something about holding restorative poses to rehab joints for so long really works for me. since starting back in February, i have found i can concentrate…
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Ayurveda Services
Has anyone heard of Ayurveda? Thinking about going to a consultation.