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Getting enough sleep
Hello all so sleep is an important thing to get. I work a job where I have to be awake all night. In short I don’t get nearly enough sleep. Anyone here with similar troubles?
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ANXIETY
I’ve been obese for 30+ years and am a compulsive overeater. I self-medicate with food, the way some people do it with alcohol. So if I have a bad day, or experience some negativity in some other way, the way I handle it is by eating things that are not good for me -- and lots of it. Here I am now, trying to lose weight.…
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Need advice for stress management strategies
Need advice. Work stress is really getting to me this week, and it looks like next week is going to be even crazier. My response lately has been to graze on junk food all day, and then I’m not hungry for actual balanced meals. Looking for a more healthy response?
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Does anyone include Yoga or mindfulness in the fitness routine?
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Tips for maintaining a positive mindset?
How do you change your mindset when you’re having a really bad day? I feel like I’m so far behind in work, chores around the house, creative pursuits… everything. And despite eating like crap the past week, the scale still says I’ve lost weight when I’m trying desperately to gain. I want to try and reset my mind but I…
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Learning to tolerate cold weather
I reckon I would have to be one of the world’s biggest sooks when it comes to cold weather. A lot of my friends and family love the absence of heat, but I just can’t stand it- being cold is not a pleasant feeling! I got thinking this year about how I used to be able to tolerate the cold a lot better, even before I’d put on…
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YOU ! but inverted.... Have you ever thought about stress this way ?
There is a theoretical model about stress called the inverted U theory, that states that Imagine an inverted U, you get a normally distributed curve.* On the left you have low stress that can be linked with inaction, letting go and sedentary behavior. * On the right you have chronic high level stress which is also bad for…
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Chronic insomnia
I only slept between 3-6 hours on a nightly basis. My goal is to get at least 7 but I was never able to get it in. I have no problem falling asleep, my issues is that I wake up in the middle of the night around 3/4 and can’t go back to sleep, so many things going through my mind and I am up for another 2 hours before I…
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Anxiety, depression and harm
It's really bad at the moment. I had started on new tablets a month ago but ran out and it's taken a week to get a new prescription so the sensible part of my brain knows this is making it worse but hard to see how it gets better just now. Anyone who has been through this give me some hope/tips? GP knows how I feels, saw…
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Free online yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, etc for veterans and VA employees of participating centers
I've been a very reluctant meditator for decades and am delighted that my favorite OmPractice yoga teacher, Reggie Hubbard, is starting a 4 week Intro to Meditation this Sunday, July 10: https://app.ompractice.com/programs/mindfulness-meditation-series-reggie-hubbard-july-2022 As life begins to open up more, it will be…
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Nighttime Headaches
Just sharing this, in case it helps anyone else. I’ve been having night time headaches since before Covid. Wake up with sick headache, which takes an hour or two to wear off. Usually after my morning coffee, which relates to below. Discussed the headaches with my doctor and she suggested seeing a neurologist. Covid…
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Best YT Videos for Self Care and Wellness
OK, so many of her videos are heavy on advertising products, but Dr. Nina does really provide great advice on self care and she also has great advice on how she was able to shed a LOT of weight and limit loose skin (yes, she mentions products, but focus on type of product, scrubs, moisturizing vs. the actual products,…
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Pregnant, want to get/stay healthy
Any other currently/recently pregnant people? Last year, I lost about 70 lbs over a year. Felt better, looked better, sleeping better, etc. Doing really well. Then I got pregnant :) In the meantime, I'd really like to stay active and keep eating healthier even though I know I will be gaining some weight back. I'm having…
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Our inner voice vs actions.
Where does your inner voice go just before you take in nutrition? What does it say and what is it trying to accomplish? Is it talking and are you listening? Are outside forces and demands drowning it out? Are you reserving a sliver of your own consciousness for your own wellness? 💪
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Trouble Sleeping due to Stress
Anyone else have trouble sleeping when they are under stress? My job has been pretty hectic lately and I haven’t been able to sleep any later than about 4:15 am all week, even on the weekend when I was off. And I keep having dreams about work where everything goes terribly wrong 🙃 Just wondering if anyone else has this…
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Constant Lethargy
I suppose the answer to this is to just get up and go anyways, but I seem to have lost all my energy and enthusiasm for working out since the pandemic. I used to be able to just get up and go to the gym and knock out at least a decent workout no matter how I was feeling, easily decline/avoid unhealthy foods. I was active…
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Been here a while but made new account to help
I have been on this for years and it really helped me but the last 5 years have been a struggle, with depression and anxiety and I just really need support now and motivation to get thru the diet part , needs friends that will help me when I'm feeling down or unmotivate
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Major Anxiety
I have been having anxiety this week like crazy!! I am not sure why, it is an all over feeling that you just want to push it out of your body!! I have to really force myself to get up and do things. I feel tired and like a weight is on my chest. Any ideas? I would love to be able to go walk it off or run it off, but…
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Exhausted From Doing It All
Hi guys, I'm a divorced mother of 5. I was married for nearly 20 years. It's been hard being a single mother of 5. Balancing work, life, school, kids, household, pets, AND trying to prioritize my health and fitness, is too hard some days. Some days I'm lucky I have enough water, let alone put on my trainers and go for a…
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Meditation
What apps does everyone use for a good meditation practice?
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Anxiety , depression, medications
Good morning. I have come to the decision that I need antidepressant/anxiety medications. I have needed them for quite a while but have refused due to fear of weight gain as I have a long history of anorexia and bulimia ( 30 years to be exact I am 41 years old today started at age 11). I have been in therapy more times…
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Anxiety
Anyone else suffer from anxiety and depression? Need some accountability Partners to stay motivated. Determined to lose weight and exercise more, but anxiety keeps getting in the way.
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Sleep deprivation
Any idea what do to do in regards to weight loss If you cannot sleep properly and have to be awake all night?
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Anxiety and Depression
Hello everyone. I deal with anxiety and depression and am curious if anyone had any advice on how to handle it? I get overwhelmed very easily so I am trying to take control over my mental health and physical.
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Meditation
Does anyone have a regular meditation practice? What are your strategies? I meditated fairly frequently last year, but not as much recently. I’m trying to start up again. Going for two ten minute sessions per day to start.
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Mindfulness Book Recommendations?
Hi All, I am hoping to get into a new routine this summer and am wanting to utilize reading while I am out hiking. I am interested in finding books that are thought provoking. My goal is to go for a hike, take a break to read for a bit, and enjoy nature and think about what I just read and then continue my hike. I figured…
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Using mindfulness as a tool
I have just started using mindfulness as a tool to be aware of my overeating. I want to be mindful of my food intake and use a mindful "stop sign" to keep me from binge eating at night. That is when I struggle. Today is day one.
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How many hours of sleep do yall get?
It's always been said that you should get 8 hours of sleep. Is that even humanly possible? Haha... I average about 6 hours a night and seem to be fine (although that's just my opinion and others may have different opinion of me lol). How many hours do yall get?
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Aerobic brain chemicals
One day, after doing a few month’s of consistent jogging, I felt this wave of calmness come over my brain. The feeling stayed and really helped my overall well being. Has anyone experienced this? What is the magic formula to cause it to happen if I need another wave?
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Sleep aids that are not melatonin or ZMA?
I love my ZMA but I've read I should cycle off of it once in a while. I absolutely hate melatonin, it leaves me groggy. Does anyone recommend any other other over the counter sleep aids? I don't need anything strong, I just need to take the edge off since I usually exercise late at night.