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I really need support/advice
Hi so I’m really struggling and frustrated and don’t want to get off track because I’m demoralized here. In 2018 I had a total hysterectomy with my ovaries out putting me into surgical menopause (very different from natural menopause- like hormones completely gone instead of low and it’s an abrupt change versus gradual). I…
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Post COVID weight loss
So I’m a critical care RN in NJ (an epicenter of the COVID crisis). I ended up getting COVID at the end of March and holy crap what a nightmare it’s been. I gained 15 lbs over two months. I’m normally super active but became very sedentary. I normally cook at home but my colleagues at work were sending me door dash like…
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Almost 70 lbs down
After having a hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy last year I was convinced I’d probably gain a ton of weight due to menopause at age 33. So I decided i needed to work really hard to work against it. My starting weight was 228. Today I weigh 161 and I’m about 10 lbs away from my goal weight. I can’t believe I’ve lost…
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Holy crap I can’t believe I’ve come this far!!
I’m still about 30 lbs from my goal but holy crap. I never thought I would get this far. I’m just wanting to shout it to the world right now!
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Appetite struggle
Some background/history: I’m 33 years old and I’m in surgical menopause due to a Hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy earlier this year. Since surgery and recovery I have really kicked *kitten* at the whole health game. I’ve lost 45 lbs, went from very sedentary to pretty active (average 15000 or more steps a…
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I feel out of control
Some background: In May I had a total abdominal hysterectomy with removal of my ovaries and I was super scared about menopause wreaking havoc on my body. I’m 33 years old. I decided I needed to be healthy and it was now or never and I pretty much completely overhauled my lifestyle. Since May 4 I have lost about 43 lbs. I…
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Weight loss after hysterectomy
So. Holy crap where do I begin. I apologize because I’m a bit scattered and this will probably be all over the place. I am 33 years old and ended up having an emergency hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy last week. I feel like I’ve been on a perpetual “diet” for about ten years but I definitely NEED to get healthy at…
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Strength Training with Fibromyalgia
Hello folks So I have fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis and I find that staying active is definitely beneficial as far as managing my pain goes. I've been trying to lose weight (13 lbs so far in a month and a half) because I feel like the less weight on my joints and stuff the better I'll feel. I work on my feet a lot…
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Counseling
I have been trying to recognize patterns in my eating and behaviors and I definitely think I may have a binge eating disorder. I definitely have a very disordered relationship with food, at the very least. I have gained and lost the same 20 lbs for years and I just can't seem to get a real handle on how I eat. Since I was…
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Cymbalta and Nausea
I was prescribed Cymbalta 60mg to treat fibromyalgia by my rheumatologist. I just started taking it and have been met with some pretty significant nausea and anorexia. I was actually hungry when I took it and lost my appetite completely. I'm forcing myself to eat to maintain my calories but I'm almost disgusted with food…
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Joined a gym, kinda anxious.
I've been doing my 10,000 + steps daily and swimming here and there but decided it's time to join a gym. I made an appointment for a tour of a really nice facility near my house that's owned by a large hospital in my area. They have lots of classes that I'm interested in, including classes for people that deal with…
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CICO and Sleep
So I was wondering how a lack of sleep impacts weight loss if you are still doing the whole CICO thing. I've read numerous articles that state that not sleeping properly will pretty much sabotage weight loss efforts and could be the reason why someone wouldn't be losing weight despite following a strict diet/exercise…
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Need help sorting through woo...
So I'm looking to change my eating habits to sort of change to an anti-inflammatory diet, so-to-speak. I'm dealing with chronic inflammation, fibromyalgia, and chronic insomnia, as well as a possible autoimmune condition (I follow up with my doctor on Thursday for that). For the past 30 days I've been making a greater…
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Sports Bra Advice Needed
So I have a very large bust which has caused a lot of upper back strain and neck issues. My current size is a 38H so finding good sports bras has always been an issue. Either there is not enough support or they just don't fit right. I went to a specialty bra store that sells custom sizes and found a bra that really gave…
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Conflicted.
I'm having all sorts of conflicting feelings about things at the moment. So I am someone that suffers from pretty significant chronic pain. I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I'm also being worked up for autoimmune issues. Right now my horrible flare up is in both of my hips and my shoulders. It's excruciating.…
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Working through pain and fatigue
So I have a chronic pain condition that also causes some significant fatigue. I also feel like my recovery time after a workout seems ridiculously prolonged. I'm being seen by a rheumatologist to determine the best treatment options at this point. I have fibromyalgia and the rheumatologist believes I may have an…
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Just not hungry.
So one problem I always had was binge eating and grazing and eating all the time out of boredom. I started making dietary changes almost two weeks ago to try and work on being healthier. I've incorporated more whole grains, more fruits and vegetables, smaller portions, and measuring out my food so I don't overeat. I went…
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Night shift nurse problem.
I work three 12 hour night shifts a week on a very busy neurocritical care unit. Some nights I don't get to sit down or even pee for my whole shift depending on how crappy my patient is doing. I started using this app last Friday and on the nights I'm working I make all of my food and pack it for work, then I pre-enter…
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Getty healthy.
So I am a serial dieter. I've been dieting since I was 13 years old (I'm 31 now) and it sure hasn't done me much good. I go through these periods where I eat really healthy for like a month, then fall off the wagon and go back to a cycle of compulsive binge eating and then restricting. So for the past few years I've been…
