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Distorted body image while obese
Lately I have realized that I have a distorted body image. Nothing serious like body dysmorphia, but that I don't recognize how obese I truly am. For example: Recently, I have been noticing how straight and narrow my hips are and have been quite pleased about it. I carry almost zero excess weight on my hips and outer…
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Trulicity vs. Ozempic for diabetes
I am diabetic and take Metformin along with Trulicity. My dietitian wants me to try Ozempic weekly injections instead of Trulicity. I have lost 20 pounds since February, but my weight stalled in July and my doctor and dietitian want to see me continue to lose weight. I took a 2-week diet break in July and I believe I am…
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Knee pain when riding exercise bike
Perhaps someone can help me. I started riding my exercise bike 2 weeks ago. I am female age 60, and 70 pounds overweight and out of shape. I was doing fine, riding about 12 to 13 m.p.h. for 30 minutes 6 days a week. The last couple times, I thought I would mix it up and ride as fast as I could for 1 minute, then slower for…
