Replies
-
I'm not really sure what you're asking. I have lipedema, though, and would be happy to answer your questions as much as I can. Lipedema is a disease that occurs regardless of diet or exercise. It's believed to be hereditary, hormonal and possibly autoimmune in nature. It's not caused by "not having weight controls high…
-
Quick questions -- do your legs hurt? If you poke them, does it hurt a lot more than if you poke somewhere else on your body? And do they bruise easily? Do they tend to swell in the heat? If your answers to any of those are yes, you might want to consider seeing a doctor who specializes in fat disorders (rare adipose…
-
Yeah, my metabolism seems to have tanked somewhere back in my 20s or 30s. But on the bright side, now I'm not dieting to look good but instead eating for life. And that has its own rewards.
-
I can't imagine pulling on my cats' ears (or my dogs', when I had them) just to get them used to kids. I'd rather stay on top of the kids until they learned to act right.
-
Horoscopes aren't real. Breed traits are. People spend decades breeding in or breeding out specific traits. Terriers, for example, have been bred to be tenacious hunters. I've had terriers nearly my whole life, until my last one died nine years ago. They all have their own *personalities,* but they also most certainly do…
-
No, their *parents are irresponsible. I have three kids 10 and under, and they adore our pets (cats and guinea pigs) and are great not just handling them but even providing day-to-day care. I wouldn't for a second allow certain neighbor kids to mess with my pets, but other ones are fine and very responsible. The…
-
She was 14 years old, according to the story -- plenty old enough to be on her own, imo.
-
How many of us really share life experiences with our partners, though (I'm genuinely curious here)? My husband and I have had two very different background -- almost diametrically opposed. I tend to think it's not so much about the shared background but the shared future: Do you share goals, beliefs, worldview, hopes,…
-
You're right: It sure isn't hard for all women. Fat or not, I tend to build muscle very easily. I don't know why, but since I am also not one of those women terrified of "bulking up," I'm fine with it. (Now, if I can just get rid of my flabby overcoat ... ) At any rate, you can definitely build muscle in a deficit…
-
I wasn't paying close attention to who'd said what. I had thought you'd said: "The most common business arrangement in human history, some people like to add a marriage title to it (not saying all marriages are like that)" earlier, and the latter part was in response to that. I apologize for the apparent mis-attribution.
-
I'll have to tell my husband that he's been prostituting himself for the last 15+ years, according to you self-professed relationship experts, since we are considerably more than three years apart in age. ;) YOU might feel like a prostitute if you marry someone that much older than yourself, but that doesn't make it the…
-
You appear "tighter," for lack of a better word. I started p90x around the same time (first week of March). No significant weight loss, but clothes are looser, and I am definitely stronger than when I started. Slow and steady wins the race: Hang in there!
-
Yeah, get back to me when you're 39. As to the op, my husband is younger than me, and nearly every "relationship" I've ever had has been with men who were younger than me. I never thought about it as anything unusual until this recent "cougar" trend started up. I hesitate calling it a trend, though. Perhaps women are just…
-
The thing is, I don't HAVE to excuse it. No one owes an explanation for their fitness/dietary choices to anyone but their doctor; therefore, they don't have to make excuses. They may feel like they need to, but that doesn't mean they owe it. I can guarantee 5 years ago when I had three kids between 2 and 5 that I'd have…
-
Yes! This is it exactly! I was extremely fit in my 20s, but having a series of miscarriages and then having three kids in less than three years really left me very overweight and out of shape. That may sound like excuses to some of you, but stress and emotional turmoil take a lot out of a person, and if you don't…
-
I'm surprised I haven't noticed anyone bringing up the real problem with "muscle weighs more than fat." Of course a pound is a pound. I suspect most people are talking about volume rather than weight, in which case a 6" cube of muscle weighs more than a 6" cube of fat (hence, muscle weighs "more" or is denser than fat).…
-
*thinks hard* You look like a recruiter for the IT field ... ;)
-
She doesn't actually owe anyone an excuse. Her body is her business. When she's ready to get serious about changing her body or her health, she'll figure it out. Maybe she's just in the thinking stage, or maybe she's actively trying to find a solution. Regardless, there are far better ways to offer her support to get past…
-
Knee *pain or actual knee *injuries? Because unless you're missing chunks of cartilage from your knee, I don't think the two really equate. I should note he's in excellent shape (the fact that he can bike throughout a workday kinda says something about his fitness level, one would think). I can't imagine his lack of…
-
I can't even use the big boned excuse. I have a very small frame. So I just have to go, yeah, ok. I'm fat. :P
-
Knee injuries can certainly keep a person from some types of exercises. My husband injured his knee years ago, and while he can ride a bike 12+ hours a day (for work), he can't do lunges. It's not an excuse. It's reality. As for "Not trying your hardest," no. You wouldn't tell a turtle he's not trying his hardest to fly…
-
How gorgeous and inspirational you are! Awesome work! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
-
This is a process I'm still working through, but sometimes you just have to shrug off the mistake and go about your day. You can either continue eating at the next meal as if the mess-up (whatever it was) didn't happen, or you can acknowledge that mess-up and get in an extra workout to burn it off or eat a little lighter…
-
What's an age-appropriate workout? I would say that as long as a person is otherwise healthy, nothing should be off-limits as long as he or she can do it. I'm 39, have no health problems, and am kicking butt at p90x, but I also enjoy supplementing that with Leslie Sansone walking workouts. I'm not doing the latter because…
-
Former bulimic here still struggling with eating issues. That said ... 1. If it's not in the house, you can't binge on it. Don't buy junk food, sweets, salty snacks, etc. if you know you'll be tempted. 2. If you do have a craving for something, make it yourself. If you are willing to get the ingredients, prepare it and…
-
Wow, awesome work and way to go! I've already decided to reward myself with a Katwise hoodie/pullover when I reach my goal weight. I *love* your tat: Such a great idea and inspiration to keep up your healthy lifestyle!
-
Wow, awesome job!!!! Congrats on all the hard work!
