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Knee Problems
Hi everyone, Does anyone experience knee pain after working out? After my recent gym sessions, I experience sharp pain on the side of my left knee. The pain lasts for only a couple of seconds but this pain is new to me. I don't know if it is my form or what, but I am scared that I injured my knee again. What is interesting…
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Exercises for bad knees
Hi everyone. So for the past 2 weeks, I have been resting my knees because I got a stress injury to my left knee. My doctor told me to take it easy and gradually increase the intensity of my exercises. I guess that I went too hard at the gym once the holidays passed. Anyone have any suggestions as to what exercises I can…
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Motivating thoughts
Hello beautiful people, I know that I am still in the beginning of my weight loss journey and I have a long way to go. However, I feel like sharing some of my experiences and motivating thoughts with you people. I am currently in nursing school, hoping to become a pediatric nurse in the future. During my clinical rotations…
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Dealing with UNSUPPORTIVE family members
Hi beautiful people, From the beginning of my weight loss journey, I have been dealing with UNSUPPORTIVE FAMILY MEMBERS. They tease and insult my body constantly and pick out all my flaws, ranging from my stomach to my arms. In addition, they always compare me to others. I do not say anything because it is considered…
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Risk of high blood pressure :((
Hello beautiful people, Interestingly enough, each time I go to my doctor's office, my BP is borderline high. The nurses told me that I may have "white coat syndrome" because my diastolic is below/hangs out mid 80s, however my systolic is in the 130s. Also, I guess it does not help that I suffer from anxiety. Anyway, I…
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Consulting physician???
Hello beautiful people, I hope everyone is having a great week. just curious, how many of you guys consulted your primary physician before joining this wonderful journey to a healthier life? And if so, did you guys get various tests done, such as blood work? In addition, did you guys consult other health professionals for…
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Do not know what to do now!!!
Hi everyone, Last week, I was diagnosed with costochondritis by two doctors. This condition is basically an inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs and sternum (breastbone). It can last for a week to even months. Long story short- both doctors pressed down on the sides of my breastbone and it elicited strong pain.…
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Still eat even if I am not hungry?
Hey everyone, Lately I have not been feeling hungry and what is interesting is that my stomach has not been growling much. For the past few days, I have been counting my calories and it is really really below my required calorie intake. I know that "starving myself" slows my metabolism down but I do not feel like forcing…
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Advice please-TEMPTATIONS!!!
Who loves food? I sure do. Anyone attended parties where there are delicious dishes spread out on a table? Where I live, graduation parties are abundant during the summer time. At the graduation parities I attend, there are multiple Filipino dishes spread out on a long table. The smell and appearance of it makes my mouth…
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New member-1st day: time for a change
Hi everyone! This is my very first time using MFP and I am actually excited to be using this. I am 22 years old, 5'1" and 295 lbs. This is my highest weight yet and to be honest, I quite shocked by it. Normally, my weight fluctuates during the school year but this is by far my heaviest. Yes, I know, so many pounds on a…
