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Limited equipment?
Hi! I used to be into strength training and 5k running, but due to nursing school, my budget won't allow me to have a membership at a gym anymore. I've gained about 50lbs in the past year due to a binge eating disorder (learning healthy skills and coping mechanisms in therapy, but still struggling). When a roommate moved…
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Recommitting to health, fitness, and mindful eating
I've been a member of MFP for about 4 years now. I successfully went from 144 to 110 (<- too low) between 2013 and 2016 (I'm 5'3.75 - that last 3/4 inch counts!). Recently diagnosed with a binge eating disorder - gained 50lbs in the last 9 months. Working on a combination of therapy, mindful eating, logging exercise and…
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Going off a med = weight gain
I was on Geodon for a couple years, and it had the effect of suppressing my appetite. I quickly lost weight and hung around 105-110 for awhile, which was probably too low for my height (5'4). Once I stopped taking it (under supervision by my psychiatrist), my appetite came back and it was FIERCE. I feel hungry 24/7, no…
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Joining a gym for the first time in 5 years!
I don't even know where to start. I wasn't committed last time, so I didn't really become familiar with any of the machines (besides treadmills). Thank goodness most of them are labeled with instructions. But I'm not sure what to start/end with, or how to even build a workout plan for myself. I definitely can't afford a…
