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That's less than a week ago and it can take a while to recover. If appetite wasn't an issue before then you'll regain your appetite eventually. You could try things like protein shakes? As often it's easier to drink your calories when your appetite is low.

I'd say from your pics that you're neither apple or pear, just kind of athletic. I'm not sure how much use those dress for your shape pieces of advice are anyway - I'm apple shaped with narrow hips and often read advice saying I should wear shift type dresses but they look truly awful on me. So now I wear what makes me…

To be fair, having read some of the comments, it's not about being butt hurt. This issue doesn't affect me personally, I work out at home and have never seen a pf advert, maybe because I'm in the UK. What some are objecting to is the use of stereotypes. Now, I consider myself a feminist and as such, I object to adverts…

Decide how much you want to gain and how quickly /slowly. Put your stats (weight, height, age, how active you are) into mfp in the goals section and it will tell you how many calories you need to be eating (I find it sets this too low but it's a good starting point) Then, eat! In some ways it doesn't matter what you eat -…

I'm here to gain weight rather than lose and this has definitely been true for me. It wasn't until I bought an accurate food scale and a steps tracker that I started to gain. I'd been overestimating my calories and underestimating my activity levels. Also many entries on the database are way out and I've had better results…

Think I'll give it a miss then, sounds pretty uncomfortable!

But don't nearly all businesses promote themselves by highlighting their "unique selling point"? It's the nature of advertising. I'm not defending it, it still makes me angry when, for example, I see adverts which promote a stereotyped view of women, or men for that matter, but I don't think it's unique to PF. It's clear…

So I have a naturally fairly rounded belly which means I don't look great in slinky dresses. This would smooth it out? What happens to it, though? Sorry but I'm intrigued (and tempted)

Ha ha that's exactly what I thought! Not all women pee in a straight downward stream.....

I had to look up Spanx on Google as I'd never heard of it and now I'm fascinated. Do they work? To me they look like the awful girdles my mother's generation used to wear which I thought had been done away with years ago. And in answer to the original question, yes I do think it's body shaming if that's how it's worded.

But that is precisely what the OP is saying. (I do agree that you can't differentiate between stereotypes and claim one is worse than the other)

I wasn't referring to her being hit on or indeed specifically to her. I'm referring to a more general view being expressed, that people who feel worried about using any gym are worrying needlessly. People suffering from social anxiety, body dysmorphia, whatever, aren't going to be persuaded that easily.

What interests me is how those (on this thread)who feel intimidated by some gyms, are told (by some) that they are imagining things that never really happen, the implication (as I see it) being that they should get over this, yet feeling offended by an advertising ploy is somehow more justifiable.

Yes, I can see (and have acknowledged elsewhere on this post) that the marketing strategy is offensive, in the same way any marketing strategy is offensive when it promotes unhelpful stereotypes. And people have every right to take issue with that, but it does seem (to me) that some comments on here (including the op) go…

Applause! I don't get why (some) people are so upset about it. It doesn't need to impact on your life or your goals, at all.

Yeah, the looks I get when people see my shopping trolley full of ice cream and cake....

I had to Google the word lunk. In the process I came across this, which actually clarified for me why serious gym-users /body builders might find Planet Fitness's advertising approach offensive : https://amp.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2011/05/gym_rat_control.html I'm still in favour of "no…

It says at least half a mile a day. Plus I didn't interpret it as "standing around a lot". but more, "on my feet a lot". It's certainly not sedentary anyway. But fair comment, you're probably right. Are you saying you think the op should eat less?

You describe a high level of activity which is probably why mfp has suggested that number I don't know how old or tall you are but I need at least 2300 just to maintain and I'm 63 and 5'3. Have you set it to gain at 1 lb a week? You could set it for a slower rate of gain I know what you mean about things like rice and…

Ha ha, I thought I'd edited that out! :D

By the way, to the op, my "discomfort" has turned out to be bursitis. Not saying that's what you have! But if it continues or gets worse, it might be worth getting it checked

I agree!

You may need to up it some more. I know everybody is different but using myself as an example, I'm female, 63, 5'3 and active. I have to eat around 2300 at least, just to maintain. Like you, I often go over on protein (and fat) and under on cars. If you have enough energy to do your workouts, I wouldn't worry too much…

There are a couple of people on the forums who basically woo everything On the other hand it could have been a woo hoo, you're right!

That's great but chronic diseases, such as Crohn's, can be exhausting. During flare ups there are days when I can barely get off the sofa. I've found I've had to drastically modify my workouts and accept there are periods when I can't do them. Progress can be slow! You're right, though, it's still important to stay as…

Hi, I have ulcerative colitis which is similar to Crohn's. I'm currently in remission so am able to tolerate a wider range of foods but there have been times when my diet has been extremely limited. Apologies if this has already been mentioned ; can he tolerate dairy? If so then go for full fat dairy. Smooth nut butters…

It's one of the terms my mum used to use, along with bilious attack (aka stomach bug), lumbago (aka lower back pain) and sugar diabetes (as though there were any other kind) I think it means a cold that only affects your nose but, like you, I find they invariably affect my throat and chest too

The fact that 2 women you know (who by your admission are regular gym users and therefore possibly less inclined to feel intimidated) have never experienced unsolicited advice doesn't mean that *no one *ever receives it. The point is, it is people's perception - whether objectively real or not - that they are or might be…

I eat them back but I suspect they're over estimated. If I don't eat them back, I lose weight and my goal, having successfully gained weight, is to maintain

Probably :)