getting to be where I wanted to be naturally in the gym was extremely hard for me for a long time. I am on the shorter side & I saw that as the reason I couldn’t lose fat to see muscle but that isn’t true. If you’re 5’4 or under you should focus on body recomp rather than cutting or bulking which was my first mistake. For shorter people, we also need a smaller calorie deficit (only 200-300) rather than slashing like 500–which could freeze your metabolism. For me, intuitive eating a balanced diet without restricting, getting 10-15k steps a day, pilates 2x a week (the pilates is extra), and upper body lifting got me to where I want to be. Walking is probably the best option for cardio and you might hate it in the beginning but you’ll grow to love it eventually! I also don’t really hit lower body anymore as I didn’t like the way it made my legs look but I had to give up some glutes. If you’re on the shorter side, getting to where you want to be is still possible trust me and goodluck!
Microplastics drove me to stop eating bagged popcorn, probably some other items I'm forgetting. Unsure if this will turn into the historical analyses done on items like coffee--one year it's good for you, the next it's going to kill you 🤷
I have been lifting weights for about a year now and I feel like sometimes I just look puffy and inflamed especially in my legs. Am I doing something wrong?
Gaining weight while increasing overall athletic performance while working full time can be a struggle. I personally have been using a macros tracking app that also tracks athletic training and progress to help progress in both fields has been very helpful. I use the app bevel, it is free with premium version that provides other insights. I use the free version and it provides more than enough information for me to improve.
During every workout I take essential amino acids powder with my drink during my lift. I feel great after every lift and rejuvenated. Definitely something to invest into if you want the best results and recovery out of your fitness journey. The brand I’ve been using is pictured below.
I have struggled with hyperhidrosis on my hands for as long as I can remember. I remember crying because of how embarrassed I was as a kid. I was offered a few fixes: surgery, wipes to put on my hands every night, carpe, & this machine. I skipped the surgery, tried the wipes. I had to wear rubber gloves at night so that I didn’t rub my eyes (when waking up) after rubbing my hands with the wipes the night before. If I did, my pupils would dilate making me look crazy. On top of that, it was just a pain in the ass. Carpe was the same: a pain in the ass. That’s when I started using this machine. It wasn’t cheap, but I use it every other day and man it has changed my life. You can also buy parts for anywhere on your body that you have hyperhidrosis. I do it for 10 minutes level 6 every other day & it’s somewhat of a pain but worth it. the brand is Fischer.
Works really well and I lost a bunch of weight but once you go off of it the weight will come on again and you have to do it in cycles. Wonder if you have to keep upping your dose as well each time.
My Zoloft journey was ROUGH. For the first 2 weeks I was having panic attacks, derealization, yawning, excessive sleeping and low energy, the list goes on. At 4 weeks it started finally getting better and I felt like a normal person again. I feel like it did make a difference in me being slightly happier but overall the side effects at first were HELL.
I probably should get sick more often. I’m around hundreds of students and staff all year, and between teaching by day and running a business by night, life stays pretty busy.
For years I thought my hack would be eating a couple of apples every day. Now I’m wondering if it’s something else: maybe lick? Or maybe lime water.
My uncle was a cancer researcher at Ohio State, and I remember him saying it was important to include limes in your diet. This year I started drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day with two limes cut into wedges. I make a bottle before bed, keep it by my nightstand, and make sure it’s the first thing I drink in the morning.
Maybe it's coincidence, but I might have to give some credit to the lime water.
A few years back I started seeing tons and tons of these “health influencers” get super into green juice and of course my (obviously incredibly logical) 17 year old brain absolutely HAD to check it out.
Since I’ve owned 2 juicers, done 1 cleanse, and tried numerous recipes.
Overall it’s not some “this is gonna change your life” thing, but it definitely helps. When I first started I was juicing a couple times a week in place of a meal and after a few months finally did a cleanse. After the couple months, and one (1.5 day) cleanse I had lost almost 40 pounds. Mind you, this was also 6 months of weight training 5x a week and cardio 4x a week. But it really did help.
Since, I find myself reaching for juice when I’m breaking out, on my period, or just kinda tired.
I definitely look and feel less bloated, I have more stable energy, and better gym recovery when I am consistently showing up for myself in this way and others.
I recently have lost 70 pounds and am very happy where I am at but still have about 15 I want to lose. I feel like my metabolism is very slow compared to what’s normal and was wondering if anyone has tried things to speed theirs up?