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Always forgetting to pack lunch
Hi all, I am HORRIBLE about forgetting to pack my lunch for work. I just suck at it. Even when I do remember to pack it, I'll even put it by my coat, purse, or other things and completely space on grabbing it with all the hubbub in the morning. Wrangling dogs, kids, and an evil feline should never be done at 7am alone.…
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Questions about surgery and chronic pain levels?
My doctor suggested bariatric surgery to me about a year ago and I finally agreed for him to refer me. I go to an orientation and support group starting Saturday but I have a few questions that I'd rather have a non-clinical POV on. I'm looking in particular for people who also have chronic pain issues. I've been diagnosed…
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Bariatric Surgery Questions
I'm sure there's a few out there who have decided to take this drastic step. My doctor suggested it to me about a year ago and I finally agreed for him to refer me. I go to an orientation and support group starting Saturday but I have a few questions that I'd rather have a non-clinical POV on. I'm looking in particular for…
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Fibromyalgia/ Chronic Pain And Exercise
I have no motivation to exercise. I used to love it. I'd wake up and can't wait to put on my running shoes and move my body. Now, I hate it. It hurts to move. It hurts worse when I'm done moving. I know the pain is just a bunk signal, that I'm not hurting anything by moving. I usually feel a little better a day after a…
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going to see a dietician tomorrow
After a year of begging my primary care provider for a referral, I finally got one of their practitioners that would do so! I was just wondering what some questions I should be asking? My goal is to get a plan I can stick to.
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First 30 down
My "story" is really long so I'll abbreviate. In early 2013 I gained 60lbs in 3 months. Had no clue why. Turns out I had a large cancerous tumor on my thyroid. It was removed, as well as half of my thyroid, that October. I went on thyroid medication in April 2014 and finally started to see the needle on the scale move…
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Intermittent fasting
I kind of started doing this on accident, and it seems to be working for me. Really helps with not binging because I feel satiated after I eat. I want to continue doing it but on a more structured basis. Right now I'm on medical leave but will be going back to work in a few weeks. Is there anyone doing this who wouldn't…
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So this is where I would normally give up
For about a year I've been steady at 247. Every time I try to lose I will get down to about 237, 238 then creep right back up again without a change in my diet and exercise. So this time I got down to 236 for the first time. This week I haven't lost any weight, I've gained 3lbs! I've stayed in a calorie deficit, my sodium…
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My 7 year old completed a 5k :D
I won't say ran it because he didn't really. Well, for the first 1/5 mile he did. I warned him not to start off running but he did anyway and completely wasted his energy. Oh well LOL. We did complete it in 59 mins 26 seconds! I'm so proud of him. He didn't whine as much as I thought he would. He had been running with me…
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Scared it's not going to stick
I've tried to lose weight on and off this past year after gaining 60lbs between January 2013 and March 2013. Long story short I have SEVERE hormonal imbalances, keep going in and out of adrenal failure, as well as SEVERE adhesions (scar tissue) in my stomach that makes it hard to move. I think we've finally found a mix of…
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Chronic Pain and Exercise
I have severe adehsions in my stomach that wraps down to my hips. They've gotten really bad in the past year making movement almost unbearable. I decided that I'm going to run again regardless, but then I get horrible pain flare ups. How does one motivate oneself knowing the pain is going to multiply? Also what are some…
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Is warm up/ cool down really necessary?
I feel that it's kind of a waste of time when you're already crunched. I typically "warm up" for like 2 mins before exercising and then walk for a bit before I stop moving. But the trainer at the gym told me that she encourages pushing into anaerobic activity for several minuites at the end instead of a cool down. Does…
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Fish, Kale, Kholorabi Oh My!
Need some ideas on how to cook this stuff. Right now I have a ton of kale, I believe the kholorabi (however you spell it) is probably ready to be eaten as well... and then I have fresh caught bass. I also have an extensive herb garden. I have no clue what to do with it tonight for dinner.
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Feel lost, alone, and frustrated
Not sure where to start here. I once lost 80lbs. This was about 4 years ago. Pop out a kid, have a few surgeries and bam, I'm up 60lbs again *sigh* Sunday was my baby's 3rd birthday. I just about vomitted when I saw pics of myself. The problem is I KNOW how to do this. But Monday I found my diet log from back then... on…
