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I often feel super depressed after exercise.. why?
I suffer from depression and anxiety. EVERY SINGLE DOCTOR I've seen says "EXERCISE!" But a lot of the time I feel incredibly down after working out. Like it has the opposite effect on me. What gives? Am I a freak? Case in point - right now. Just did a 37 minute intense workout and feel like crying and crawling into a hole.
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I'm stuck
I need to 115 lbs. I lost 15 and then just stopped. I've reduced my calories by another 100 and exercise daily. I'm at a loss. I have so much more to go. I've been stuck for a couple weeks.
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How would I calculate this activity?
I'm a pet sitter. I am currently caring for 14 cats once a day for 30 minutes. That's 9 litter boxes I'm squatting down to scoop. I know I'm getting a workout because I'm a mess when I'm done. It's strenuous work (14 cats... Eek). Any ideas? Maybe as cleaning?
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Too nervous to take exercise class??!!
I am not my heaviest but I am still big at 217. I feel like a hideous monster... I want to do a class at Golds but am so afraid of looking like a complete fool. Why can't I get over that? Also what classes do you recommend?
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Celebrity body you'd most like to look like?
For me I'd say Kaley Cuoco or Jennifer Aniston. They're both in shape, but not super bulky. Not stick thin, and look like women.
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Where should we go on vacation in February? Read on...
Don't want to spend a ton. If I am devoted and work my butt off, I'll only be 170 pounds minimum (5'5"... not my ideal). I live in San Antonio and these are my thoughts... what do you think? 1. Drive to Port Aransas and stay in a condo with full kitchen on the beach (will be 65 degrees max) 2. Drive to Houston or Galveston…
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NSV - Found some old clothes
Ok... I lost about 37 lbs. this year.. gained a few back and felt pretty bummed about it. Been back on track lately though! Anyway.. I found a tote of clothes I completely forgot about that I'd stashed away when I was super fat. Tried them all on today and nearly all fit me.. two were too big!!!!!!!!!!! Score! Helped me…
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Swollen fatty areas above collarbones?
Yesterday I noticed I have big fatty looking areas above my collar bones.. Never really noticed before. Is it really fat or are my lymph nodes swollen? I'm freaking out a bit. Anyone else just have plain old fat there?
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I'm addicted to wine and food....
I do so well.. then BAM! I want a glass of wine.. then another.. then another.. then another... then I'm willing to ruin a whole day's work with a pizza and breadsticks. Now I sit here HATING MYSELF. Vicious cycle. I lost 30 lbs... was actually down about 37, but gained about 7 back. I'm tired of it. I don't want to go to…
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New job. Should I change my activity level?
I worked in an office and sat at a desk the majority of the day. Now I'm a Kennel Technician and I was on my feet ALL DAY LONG. Cleaning, mopping, walking dogs, more cleaning, more mopping.. I only sat down for lunch or to pee. I changed my activity from sedentary to active. Would you say that's accurate?
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Watch/pedometer.. any recommendations???
I have made a giant career change. I was an office dwelling Human Resources professional for 7 years and will begin my career as a Kennel/Veterinary Technician starting Monday. This job will be much more physically demanding. I need a watch, but wanted it to have a pedometer as well . No Fitbit.. Just a watch/pedometer. I…
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Anyone on the antidepressant Viibryd?
It's relatively new to the market and my doctor put me on it. I'm scared to death I'll rapidly gain weight. Wondering if anyone has experience with this medication?
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Did awesome for four months.. now back to bad habits
I don't know what happened. From January through April I was rocking it! I lost 35 pounds and was feeling awesome. Dropped three/four pants sizes. Past two months I've been on this never ending binge of alcohol and junk food. I can only guess stress has done me in. My new worker suddenly decided to hate my guts. For no…
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Who has been to Germany?
I'm going to Munich in 6 weeks for vacation and I'm super excited but also scared. I grew up so sheltered and my family rarely ventured out of Illinois. This is my first trip to Europe. I'm just wondering who else has been to Germany, how they liked it, any tips? I'm 3/4 German and want to see my heritage. The area we're…
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Anyone lose weight just by quitting drinking?
I drink way too much and given my extreme depression and recent absences from work (due to drinking..) I've decided enough is enough. I've lost 34 pounds and am stalled. I'm hoping stopping drinking will give me the boost and motivation I need. Any former heavy drinkers out there who lost weight just by quitting the drink?
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Lost 37 pounds and my blood test results got worse???
I'm freaking out! I had slightly high cholesterol and a high c-reactive protein count in January when I got blood work done (before I started losing weight). 37 pounds later, both have jumped up quite a bit AND my white blood cell count is high. I've been STRESSED TO THE MAX... is the stress inflating my numbers? Now I'm…
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Down 37 pounds but don't feel successful?
I started at 240. Yesterday my weight was 203. That's pretty awesome right? Yet I feel like a fat cow still. I have so much more to go. I feel like a failure still..... Am I alone in my feelings? I'm glad for the loss, but I also am ashamed that I got so fat I have 63 pounds to lose still!!!
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Did you wait to resize your rings???
I have tiny fingers. But after getting to about 230 pounds, my wedding ring wouldn't fit. I had it upsized (from my size 4). Well now it's falling off me.. but I'm not even halfway to my goal. Should I hold off? Or should I keep downsizing? What did you do?
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How can I wake myself early enough to exercise?
I just can't get up! I would like to wake up at 6:00 a.m. and get in 20 intense minutes of exercise. I can hardly wake up at 6:30 a.m. to get ready for work! I've tried different alarm clocks, moving my alarm clock to another room, going to bed earlier... agggh Tips? It might help to note I NEVER EVER EVER get a good…
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Past two weeks I've done awful....
I've eaten horribly. Drank like a fish. Just binged on chips and guac. WTF is my problem? I'm depressed beyond repair. Horrible financial issues. Want to kill myself. How can I get back on track? I've lost 30 lbs and have so much more to go. I suck. I'm a failure already... ugh....
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Women.. what clothing item do you hate the most??
For me - spanx or control top panty hose. Sooo uncomfortable. No matter how thin I am. Heels are now a close second. I never find comfy heels.
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Who else had a CRAPPY day? Why?
1. I found out my grandmother had another stroke 2. I found out my boss wasn't "sure" about my personality fitting in when I interviewed... was it necessary to tell me this over a year after I got hired? 3. One of my new coworkers clearly hates my guts.... rolls her eyes when I talk... and so on. 4. My last cell phone bill…
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I've had some cocktails and want to eat soooo bad!
HELP! Well I didn't eat dinner so that doesn't help. I've had enough cocktails to take up my daily calorie intake.. so now I'm starving. Should I eat or just go to bed starved and slightly drunk?
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Vacation - Mexico, Dominican, Jamaica, or ???
Where should we go? We want to do an all inclusive for a decent price.
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How do you stay positive? About health and life in general?
I have suffered from severe depression my whole life. I grew up shy and was always taught to be nice.. no matter what. I'm not so shy anymore, but the being nice stuck with me and sometimes it's been a thorn in my side. I'm nice even when people treat me like dirt. At some point, I started to see the negative in people…
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Do YOU count cleaning?
I am torn. I mean.. I'm definitely walking around, and using my arms to scrub or wash dishes or dust.. and I'm bending down and picking things up and pushing the vacuum. It just seems weird to count that as exercise...
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Two people mentioned my loss today!!!
I'm down 25 lbs now (still 75 to go), but two people mentioned I'm looking thinner. So awesome! I would post my progress pics, but I'm still pretty ashamed of myself :(
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Where to buy transition jeans?? (Plus sized female)
My current jeans are too big, but I bought the exact same jeans (Levi's) in one size smaller and they're too tight. Go figure. Anyhoo, I don't want to continue to spend $60 on jeans every time I drop a size. Where can I get some decent jeans on the cheap? Old Navy jeans are never my friend....Any suggestions? Oh and I'm…
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Need a light weight, water resistant jacket.. Can't find!!
HELP!!! I went to Macy's, Dillards, Torrid, JCPenney, Burlington Coat Factory, and Target. I looked online at Lane Bryant, Avenue, Chicos, Lands End, LL Bean, Bergner's, CJ Banks, Walmart, Kmart, Sears... I CANNOT FIND A JACKET. I'm going to Germany next week and want something light weight. It will be about 45-50 degrees…
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Biggest Loser Contests at work - yay or nay?
I'm in one. I'm doing my weight loss the right way - counting calories and exercising. Two people have lost 40+ pounds in 8 weeks. I can't believe they're doing things the right way. In fact I know one of them ate only vegetables and won the last contest a few years back. I just don't feel motivated paying money to see…
