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Thank you. Yes, for quite a while both doctor and physio were encouraging me to continue with lifting. The issue is that I keep injuring myself and it seems to happen after apparently innocuous movement (eg I'm currently in pain after wrenching a calf muscle just from coming downstairs!) I have other long term health…

Thank you, yes I agree their default position is often, stop what you were doing You are probably right about form as I was working out at home, in front of a mirror. Apparently I have "hyper mobile" hips - I don't know if that's part of the problem or even if it's a thing!

Pretty much, yes. I have various conditions - severe degenerative disc disease, hip bursitis, osteoporosis in the lower spine and hip and was injuring myself frequently whenever I followed a lifting program, despite being very careful about warming up, correct form etc. I now find any kind of lifting is painful and s makes…

That's interesting, thank you. I'm only going by what I was told when, after years of ibs, I developed ulcerative colitis (coincidentally - the one doesn't automatically follow the other) Aside from new symptoms which I won't elaborate here (!), the clinical changes included raised inflammatory markers in blood and stool…

IBS has nothing to do with inflammation. It's not an inflammatory disorder like ulcerative colitis or crohn's disease. Stool and blood tests of people with ibs show no inflammatory markers. I suffer from ulcerative colitis and do notice a slight improvement when I eat things like kefir and live Yoghurt. Diet is important…

I agree with the above comments - really it's down to what the doctor says after necessary tests. As someone who does suffer from gut issues, I'd suggest that you may be eating too much fibre - it's not always the best way to address conditions such as IBS. But really, it's probably best not to make massive changes to your…

A lot of good advice above, I just want to wish you luck and to say I've been where you are, including all the hateful comments (at least, they often feel hateful) I was underweight for years and never thought I'd gain but with the help of mfp, accurate food logging and a bit of education and letting go of a few myths (eg…

As I understand it, binge drinking a couple of nights a week can do more damage than drinking smaller amounts every day UK guidelines are 14 units per week for women, used to be more for men but I believe it's been reduced. The fact that you look and feel OK is probably irrelevant as liver damage isn't felt straightaway.…

I drink a couple of glasses of wine almost every night and confess that some days I use it to reach my calorie goal. I'm by no means doing serious body building so am probably not typical but I definitely feel it impacts on my performance, quality of sleep and hydration even with the light workouts I do. If I were serious…

When I first started gaining weight I found that in fact I didn't need to eat masses more in order to gain - when I started logging my food it was clear I hadn't been eating enough before! Do you know how much you're eating now, on average? As you might find it a struggle to reach 3500 per day. At your starting weight…

I'm not sure where I heard she is XY, apologies as I had the impression this was true. I suspect some people involved may have their own agenda but I share your outrage!

I have no idea but somehow doubt it!

I think one of the issues is that chromosonally, she is XY and therefore male, even though she was raised as, and identifies as, female. Which opens a whole new can of worms. I can understand that other women competing may feel she has an unfair advantage but as you point out, so do others - eg if you're lucky enough to…

I know what you mean! I seem to switch back and forth with my thoughts but think it's pretty outrageous that in order to continue competing as a woman, she'll have to take medication!

Thanks for the links. Completely agree about alcohol, especially if I drink late - last night being a case in point!

Thank you, yes I have thought of this! I will speak to my gp if it doesn't improve - I think over time I've just got used to it but I'm aware it's not ideal x

Thank you :) In fact my goal is weight gain - or rather, originally it was and now it's maintenance. I've not noticed that poor sleep has led to weight gain as such, though when I'm sleep deprived I definitely crave sweet, starchy foods I've heard good things about magnesium and melatonin but sadly I can't take either -…

Thank you, yes I've heard of it but so far I've avoided it because I suspect it might tell me what I already know - that, statistically, I'm shortening my life expectation because I don't get enough sleep! :(

Thank you, I'm thinking the same! :D

I've had to stop lifting due to an injury and have actually lost weight even though I'm eating the same amount!

Thank you, that's really helpful :)

I would get a, second opinion. But would also say that not everyone gains weight in anti depressants. I've been taking amitriptyline (it's an anti depressant but I'm on it for nerve pain) for 2 months and have found it's decreased my appetite and I'm having to force myself to eat. I have lost a bit of weight but, in my…

As long as you're getting sufficient protein and fat, I wouldn't worry about "eating healthy" Put your stats into mfp, set it to gain weight at the rate you want to gain it and off you go. If you're still not gaining after a few weeks, increase your calories. Have a look at the Are You a Hard Gainer thread at the top of…

I ride on the pavement (sidewalk) because where I live, it's definitely not safer on the road and I'm not a very confident cyclist. I'm always careful ; I get off and walk or, if safe, move onto the road whenever I see pedestrians and I'm watchful when I approach a driveway. If I come to a side road that has to be crossed…

Where I am, they will only give you 3 anyway. Plus I'm on low dose prednisolone for another condition so trust me, I'm in no hurry to do it again!

Thank you! In fact I am following my doctor's advice - he gave me one stretch to do which I've been doing. It's not my doctor I don't trust - it was the physiotherapist I didn't find especially helpful. I only wondered if there were other stretches I could do as well. My experience of NHS physios in the UK has not been…

Thanks for the advice, guys, yes I'll be careful and will post an update!

It occurs to me, at least with this study, that researchers first have to induce IBD in the mice. I'm wondering whether that's comparable with humans in whom it develops for a number of apparently complex reasons such as a disordered immune system. The mice were presumably healthy to start with

All good points, thank you, you're probably right (btw I'm 64 with a similar background re older parents etc)