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Only my OB/GYN mentioned my weight once at one of my last pregnancy check-ups because I’d put on more than the recommended weight. I was disappointed and anxious at first because I’ve always been very body conscious and had never had my weight mentioned by a doctor before. I’m actually very open to a discussion about it…
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Being overweight is a medical condition, and the OP specifically asked how to teach her child how to love themself enough to take care of themselves with concerns over the Body Positivity Movement. Seeking medical consultation is literally taking care of yourself, and is objective, the Body Positivity Movement discourages…
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The Body Positivity Movement pressures the media to reflect reality, bodies as they actually are verses allowing media to portray a false norm which implies that everyone is or should be a certain way (slim, fit, “healthy,” etc) while, ironically, the majority of US citizens are overweight (I live in the U.S., so this is…
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Caring about what people think of you is a natural, primal, social reaction necessary for our survival as a species. And it has served its purpose extremely well. There’s tons of research on this. We need and crave validation from others - not everyone necessarily, but those we personally value. Validation is a necessary…
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This question isn’t debatable bc it lacks a clear premise. The clarified question is: Is medically assisted weight loss “cheating?” Then “cheating” is not clarified bc it’s a flawed concept, therefore this “debate” lacks premise. The question is a shrouded degradation toward people who may want or need medical treatment to…
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I felt extreme morning anxiety during my time in a very toxic work environment. Mornings were the worst time. It went away once I removed myself from the environment. Other than that I tend to feel a bit restless in the morning on weekends because I’m used to leaving for work early in the morning and it’s out of normal…
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Have you visited a bariatric doctor/surgeon? Those specialists provide weight loss programs to and work with patients to address weight issues, they don’t only perform surgery. If you’re able to and haven’t yet, I’d have a serious discussion about your weight with your PCM and then maybe seek assistance from a bariatric…
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Muscle weighs more than fat, and if you are involved with strength training 6 days per week you could be replacing fat weight with muscle weight. A healthy amount of weight to lose is 0.5 - 2 pounds per week, so you are still on track. Don't discourage! It sounds as if you're doing great!
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I've been trying to lose 25 pounds since mid October, and, so far, I have been successful (16 pounds lost)! I'm totally with you guys. Myfitnesspal is an amazing tool. I <3 it.
