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Ankle Pain
Hi everyone! I know the first response will be, see a doctor, but frankly I can barely afford my insurance least of all the actual visit costs. I have an ankle pain that is on the outside of my foot but in that little soft spot below the bone. From reading it sounds like "extensor tendonitis" problem is, I really cannot…
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Loose Skin: helpful tips?
Hi everyone! At my heaviest I was 320lbs, I'm about halfway to my goal but I already have an "apron" type hang over. This is embarrassing for me so please follow the "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all" guidelines. The hang over is low enough to pass my undies and onto my thighs and I've been having…
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Snack Regret :(
I'm learning more about what my body needs, and today I had a snack of cucumber and popcorn. It didn't help that about half my popcorn was burnt, but holy cow talk about unsatisfying! I feel like I ate nothing. Anyone else learning what foods just don't hit the spot? I definitely learned I need at least a little protein…
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Using Inches Lost as Marker of Success Question
I've ditched the scale for my mental health and I've definitely seen progress! I took measurements at the beginning of April and in 2 months I've lost 15 inches from all the places I measure. Feeling great and honestly no scale has lead to a more positive outlook and better adherence on my part. I'm curious about going…
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Tattoo: to wait, or not to wait
I'm dreaming of a large upper thigh tattoo, toward the outside/top part of my leg. I have wide thighs but I don't carry most of my weight there. Do you think it's best to wait until weight loss is complete before getting a tattoo, or do you say to hell with it live in the now? Perhaps hearing from folks with tattoos who…
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Help Out a Newbie (please!)
Hi! Got some great advice so far, and I'm getting a feel for my actual strength training plan. It's not much, I realize, but I'm an absolute beginner. On Tuesday I had my first little session, I did the following moves: 10 Squats (wide stance, I have a big tummy in my way) 10 wall push ups (not a huge workout for many, but…
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Low Fodmap- protein bar options?
I've recently decided I can't keep suffering through my digestive troubles for foods I love. It's not worth it anymore but was for a long time. I have had dairy trouble in the past that I decided to ignore, and on a low carb diet I had little to no digestive symptoms so that's why I'm chosing to give my body a break from…
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Dangers of being brave....
Feeling fit and confident today I decided to try my hand at some parkour inside a little skateboard park. It was empty and the kids were climbing around, one was sitting up at the top of a ramp and I figured "Hell, I can reach him!" And took a running head start up the wall, gets vertical at the top but I did it! Tapped…
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Pilates
Hi there! I have recently added strength building activities to my fitness routine. I do my cardio on MWF and as many sets of squats, planks, and wall push ups as I can on T/Th/Sun (I'm adding in weighted arm exercises this week, but don't know what they're all called). On those days I also do Pilates, I have a few videos…
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Exercise Timing
I am curious if there is a significant difference between doing all sets of a bodyweight exercise in succession, versus spreading them out 1-2 sets at a time throughout the day. If in the end the amounts of sets/reps are equal, effort is equal, is there a difference when it comes to retaining muscle during a deficit? Or…
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When did you get your rings resized?
So I am losing weight slowly, so far there isn't too much change in the scale but my ring is not tight as it was when I first purchased it with my husband last month. Not yet spinning freely, but goes on and off with little resistance. How many times did your ring size change over the course of your journey? Your total…
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Need to be reminded...
I am trying to be all logical and smart about weight loss, but I showed a gain today (weighing weekly) and I'm disappointed. I need to remember a few things: 1. Exercise is fairly new, I've been sore daily. Probably holding at least a little water from this cause. 2. Over eating weekend. I quick added calories because we…
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Stress stress stress!!
Oy- my work is a frustrating difficult mess right now, planning my wedding, the house is a mess, I know none of my pans are clean (I do all the cooking must I really clean too? I live with TWO other adults....) and well, dinner won't cook itself. I gotta say I'm super tempted to grab a pizza, hand it over to them and go…
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Poor Body Image Day
So I'm getting married on Sunday, only two weeks notice. I ordered some shape ware to help me feel more confident in my dress but found out today that it won't arrive in time. I ran over to target and tried on basically everything. Two years ago I was 50lbs lighter and I bought stuff off the rack at target. After sweating…
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How to not be obsessed....
Hello, I took a long break from trying to re-lose some LBs I gained back after a hefty loss. I started in a really bad mental place, so taking time off and getting myself into a positive place was more important. A few weeks ago I tentatively started again but this week I'm in, started on Wednesday with logging and…
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Looking for Research
Hi! I saw my doctor yesterday and he gave plenty of helpful advice for how to get my weight under control. But we disagreed on one point: he thought I should focus on a small dinner, because that's when my body needs the least amount of energy. I have read here and elsewhere about meal timing not being important and while…
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Protein smoothie additions
I recently bought two varieties of plant based protein powder in an effort to have a super quick option when I know I won't be sitting down for a meal, but also they contain powdered greens that I don't much like to eat so it feels like a great option. However,they taste bad as is and I have to fix it to actually benefit…
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Starbucks Trust
Do you all trust the Starbucks entries, and their website? I do worry there are errors (such as too much milk, or an extra squirt of something). To compensate I tend to log it as 1.25 drinks. Any one have a favorite Starbucks drink you just have to make room for? Mine today is a caramel latte. I usually have my daily…
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Seeing a Counselor
I struggle with deep issues related to my self esteem, depression, and a lifetime of poor relationship with food. I've lost 100lbs before, through dedicating all of my free time to food and exercise and I broke, couldn't take it anymore and gave up. I've regained 50-60lbs. The issues never went away, they were ignored and…
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I read the basics, but one question remains
I read the post about lifting, I know why I should go for heavy versus light weights. My goal is to lose weight and preserve muscle mass, so I'm eating at a deficit and won't be seeing any muscle growth. But progressive lifting programs sound important and I'm a little overwhelmed. Do I need a membership to a gym with…
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Mental Illness Support
Does anyone else have issues with asking for advice with mental health as it relates to weight loss efforts? I have misgivings about asking for advice in any detail mostly because I know no one here can actually help (due to not being psychology professionals or doctors). But most of my barriers to successful weight loss…
