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Weight loss and rib discomfort
Over the past 7 months, I've dropped right at 44lbs from 174ish to 130ish. I haven't noticed any major changes as far as how I feel until the last 5 pounds or so. Now, unless I'm sitting perfectly straight, my ribs feel incredibly uncomfortable, with just a bit of pain. When I bend down to grab something or reach far,…
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Weight refusing to drop- lifting & cardio
Hello all! I've started up a routine that's a bit different than what I've done before so I wanted to get some pointers on how to get this moving. I am going to the gym 3-4 days a week, with 15 minutes minimum of hard upper body exercises until I can't lift anymore, then go to 30 minutes of elliptical to the point that I'm…
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Fish oil + Niacin = sleep trouble?
I've recently started taking these supplements together after my dinner, and they are relatively normal amounts (900mg EPA/DHA and 400mg niacin) and I have noticed a rapid decline in my sleeping ability. I'm exhausted all day and sleepy but as soon as I lay down, it takes hours to fall asleep. I wondered if anyone else has…
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New (again) add and comment for new friends!
Hi all! Once upon a time, I lost 32lbs on a weight loss keto journey. Since then I've had major changes; graduated college, moved out of state, now working a full time job and many other things. My lifestyle changed and I gained back almost 15 of what I've lost. But I'm back on the saddle again and ready to lose some lbs!…