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The GLP-1 juggernaut is slowing. Eli Lily missed a sales target.
Eli Lilly's rare sales miss for weight-loss drug sends shares tumbling https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eli-lilly-misses-third-quarter-profit-amid-soaring-demand-weight-loss-drug-2024-10-30/ Looks like there’s a limit to demand for GLP-1 meds.
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Welcome. Introduce yourself here.
I am in my 60’s. This is my second time around with weight loss. I have a balance disorder that doctors have been dismissing as me being fat…. Me being lazy. .. Me being a hypochondriac… etc. Yes. I am fat. But I have never been lazy. 😇 I was diagnosed with diabetes I early February, and that has put everything in fast…
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Activity feed posts disappeared?
It seems that my activity feed posts have disappeared. It wasn’t a very active spot, but I sure do hope that the little bit that was there hasn’t been zapped for some reason. Anyone else have this happen?
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Supersize Me and Morgan Spurlock’s lies
Remember the Movie Supersize Me? I remember it vividly. I was especially impressed by Spurlock’s apparent healthy diet prior to the 30 day McDonalds stunt diet. And the medical screenings he undertook before, during, and immediately after his 30 day McDonald’s only diet. For those who haven’t seen it, the premise was that…
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Handy tools to make life easier
A place to discuss things we have found that are helpful for making life easier as a disabled person. First up: Microwave egg bite maker. Tonight my partner napped late and just wasn’t ready to make dinner. He usually has that job. So I decided rather than pester him I’d check the fridge for what might be available for a…
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Cardio for BAD JOINTS
Cardio for BAD JOINTS By certified trainer Briannah Jewel https://youtu.be/K1HAkDq5VXs?si=YLh0Ssgh91EtNA2P This channel has a lot of good content. Focused on critique of fitness and diet myths, so the whole channel is worth following imo. But this one video is really good for some ideas about what you can do if your joints…
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Exercise and disability: YouTube videos and other educational content
Cardio for BAD JOINTS By certified trainer Briannah Jewel https://youtu.be/K1HAkDq5VXs?si=YLh0Ssgh91EtNA2P
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Cycling gloves? Fitting and other considerations.
I’ve been getting callouses on my palms. They are so annoying! So I bought some cycling gloves. They do have gel pads, which I think should help. But they seem like they might be too big. This is size S. My fingers are loose inside the gloves and there’s wiggle room throughout. So I’m asking experienced cyclists. Should I…
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Challenge Club! June 2024
Other groups have a challenge. Usually monthly. There’s teams sometimes. And other stuff to keep it interesting. So I think it’s time to start one just for us. Set your own challenge and check in here either daily or weekly. Each month I will start a new discussion for that month. I have set myself a goal of 3 miles daily…
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News: FDA has approved an over the counter CGM (continuous glucose monitor)
News:FDA has approved an over the counter CGM This is likely to be big news in the fitness community. Some people who want to “biohack” their diet and exercise will probably be very interested in this. Especially if they can afford the estimated $100 a month. From the Dexcom website: Stelo is a wearable glucose biosensor…
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Chat. Happy or grumpy. We’re here for it all.
Good news: I had a dr appointment the other day and she specifically said my balance issue is “not in your head” Which was kitten GREAT TO HEAR And I have to go to physical therapy. Again. And I got a referral to the balance disorder clinic in The Big City. Which is going to be a pain to get to. But I’ll deal.
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Apple Watch FINALLY will allow us to pause closing fitness rings!
About kitten time! There’s other fitness related stuff in watchOS 11, but this one is huge https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/watchos-11-apple-watch-is-finally-getting-the-fitness-feature-ive-been-waiting-for
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Challenge club! MAY!
Other groups have a challenge. Usually monthly. There’s teams sometimes. And other stuff to keep it interesting. So I think it’s time to start one just for us. Set your own challenge and check in here either daily or weekly. Each month I will start a new discussion for that month. Yeah… we’re halfway through May. Oh well.…
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Other MFP groups that might be helpful
Emotional eating https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1012-emotional-eating https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/3070-p-c-o-sis
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Memes. Share your favorite memes here!
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“Sedentary” assumes 3000 steps!
Sedentary assumes 3000 steps per day. Which is about 150 calories. Enough to make a difference if your disability prevents you from walking that much. Set your calorie limit low (but not below 1200!) and then and measure everything so you’re not accidentally eating more than you think. One of the best tips I have seen is…
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Doctor advice is always more important than internet forum strangers
Disability makes weight loss and exercise tricky. No two people are alike. No two disabilities are alike. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING AN EXERCISE OR WEIGHT LOSS REGIMEN ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR REGISTERED DIETITIAN BEFORE DOING ANY SUDDEN OR EXTREME DIET CHANGES
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The Difficult Day
"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh. There was a pause. "Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet. "No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do." "That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend. "What are you doing?" asked Pooh. "Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult…
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A recommendation for bingo wings
I’ve lost a lot. Gained some back. But am losing again. Many of us who have lost a lot of weight have sagging skin. I’m open to suggestions for exercise to reduce the upper arm sag. But in the meantime I want to share something I have found that helps minimize the saggy look, and protects from sunburn too. Do a search on…
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Show us your rings!
Let’s show off our rings and awards. I’ll start. I’m trying for a perfect month this month.
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10000 steps is not based on any science
Just an FYI for folks who find walking or running difficult. The entire 10,000 steps thing is just an old marketing tactic for a Japanese pedometer from 1965. https://www.popsci.com/story/health/10000-steps-evidence-study/
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Server timeout?
Been having a lot of server timeout messages. Lost a long post because of it. Just wanted to mention it. Y’all probably already are aware.
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What socioeconomic class do your food choices resemble?
A fun online quiz. What socioeconomic class do your food choices resemble? Mine resemble food choices of the upper middle class according to this. I have never been in any socioeconomic class higher than lower middle class. But I had college educated (but very poor) parents who encouraged adventurous eating, so that…
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All things CPAP
Excess weight can lead to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause excessive daytime drowsiness. Leading to weight gain. Chicken/Egg Let’s support each other here. Tips for getting used to the CPAP mask. How to get the most out of CPAP therapy. Etc.
https://youtu.be/_GPtQbeWW5Q?si=aSKHHKb7A_qknUiW