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Exercises that DONT engage the core?
I have a rare bladder condition called Interstitial Cystitis which is extremely painful and limits my ability to work, function, and most especially, get exercise. Any activity, especially walking, running, and standing, can cause me to have a bad pain flare. I have Pelvic Floor Dysfunction as well, and it contributes to…
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How to move past physical exhaustion?
How do I get past collapsing during exercise? I've always been really weak in general, whether from a weak immune system from a young age, my chronic pain, or just plain sedentary lifestyle, I don't know...but it's getting really annoying. I've been trying Jillian Michaels 30DS and Focus T25. I give it my all and mentally…
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Goal for two months time?
Looking for some guidance. I want to set a goal that's reasonable and doable, I have an event mid-June so about 8 weeks. I'm 5'4", 170lbs. My job is in retail which is active but I only work 2-3 days/wk so my activity level is closer to sedentary. I don't have access to gym but I have places to jog and walk, and home…
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It's so hard to wait for physical changes
Yet another day of someone asking me if I'm pregnant. Reaaaally getting sick of that one. I'm making changes, but it goes very slow. I never used to have to work at being skinny; I just was. Now I'm older, sicker, and married to an overeater. I know that I CAN learn to exercise regularly and stop eating so much junk. But…
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Maintaning good diet and exercise with depression
i am 27 years old and was skinny most of my life, 5'5" and 115lbs for years. In my mid 20s I got up to 135 but was still healthy, I just filled out more. I suffer from very severe and debilitating depression, along with anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. Last November I suffered from a psychotic breakdown, tried to light…
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Looking for friends with chronic illness and pain
my fitness goals are different from most of the people on this site... among many other things I have autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome etc. etc. basically I hit the jackpot healthwise ha ha. i've always been naturally…
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NSV! with pics
This is my first time posting any pictures on here. It's not a lot of progress but I am feeling REALLY encouraged and wanted to share! I have lost 12 lbs so far but the biggest difference is my waist...5.5 inches lost! I get very bloated and tend to look pregnant, which is a depressing look to have when you aren't. So I am…
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Exercise Suggestions for 25 y/o f with Fibro
Hi everyone! I am in a rather unique position when it comes to fitness and I'm hoping to get some helpful advice. I'll try to keep it brief as possible! I'm 5'5" and 150 lbs. Growing up I was always really skinny, usually around 100-115 lbs. I got married two years ago and suddenly I started putting on weight...I went from…
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Keeping my shape but losing body fat?
My goal is not to really reduce the number on the scale, but to feel more energetic, reduce my risk for health problems, and be all around healthier. I like my shape and truthfully, I don't want to lose it! I'm 5'4" about 150 lbs and pear-shaped/apple-shaped. I like just about everything about my body. I'd like a little…
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Need help getting fit to feel better.
I'm having a hard time right now. I've lost 5 lbs since I started working on my diet and exercise again, but the weight, the numbers, they aren't the real issue. I am tired and sick all the time. It's so bad that I've gone in for a million tests thinking it was thyroid problems, anemia, chronic fatigue...I do get anemic at…
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Bloated like I'm pregnant.
My biggest issue with losing weight is my stomach. A lot of it is fat. But a LOT is just bloating. I have 32 inch chest, and my waist a few years back (when I was in shape) was about 27 inches, which I'm happy with. It is now 40 freaking inches!! Especially because almost ALL my weight is in my stomach and thighs…
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The slow 20 pounds...help?
Hi all. So, briefly...my genetics have made me able to eat what I want while never moving and stay at 110 lbs for years....annnnd now I'm 24, been married a year, and this no longer applies! I've slowly put on weight, which my husband says is harder to work off than weight you put on quickly. Mostly I want to be healthy.…
