Posts by placidfox55

Kenneth Jackson30 said:When you sit down, lean back a bit so the "ball" hits the ceramic part of the bowl first. That way, you don't have to worry about hitting the rim or any bone issues, and you won't end up with a mess everywhere.

👍 😁

rapidmaker10 said:😂

Been there, done that. It’s a nightmare, especially since I basically live at my office desk...🤣
I always needed everything to be spotless...

Just throw some toilet paper in the bowl before you go, and the mess hits the paper first instead of the porcelain...👍

Yeah, right... then you flush, the whole thing overflows, and suddenly you've got a flood drifting straight toward your cubicle... 👍

Five meals a day: three main courses and two snacks.

Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables, vegetables, vegetables. And... more veggies.
Cut back on the heavy starches (potatoes, bananas, corn, beans, bread, pasta, rice), and if you do eat them, stick to whole grain options.
Lean proteins: fish, chicken, egg whites, low-fat milk, yogurt, soy, legumes...
"Healthy" fats: olive oil, canola oil, walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts

Consistent exercise (aim for at least three hours a week)

Stress management: staying active, reading, hobbies, family time, friends, and getting enough sleep!!!

electricranger17 said:Maybe they're just looking for some info or a bit of direction on what to do next. Is there really a need to go on the attack immediately?

Because she already got the standard advice: Go see a doctor. She clearly wasn't feeling that.

Then came the diagnosis: It’s Candida, but even that didn't sit right with her.

Then she was told to try Plimycol. That one she actually listened to, but then she started questioning the third suggestion.

And it just goes on like that forever... 🙂 😁 😁

So, let me run it back (not an attack, just a rhetorical question): Are you seriously looking for medical answers on a Forum? Obviously—go see a doctor. 🙂 😎

Laura Grant35 said:I saw a thread titled Candida, but all I have is discharge. No irritation or anything else.

Regarding medication, is Plimycol any good?

Yeah, if you’ve actually been diagnosed with Candida. But like you said: nobody is going to diagnose you over the internet (and honestly, we wouldn't even want to), so just take that first bit of advice—even if it's disappointing—and go see a gynecologist.🙂 😎

You've got a point. There are exceptions. That said, the way you live your life can definitely impact your risk level.

Steer clear of "soft" plastics: think flimsy water bottles that cave in when you squeeze them, plastic wrap, or those squishy takeout containers.

Stick to "hard" plastics for food storage—use things like Lexan, glass jars, or sturdy glass bottles. If you're using aluminum foil, just make sure it isn't touching the food directly. If you're only using the foil to cover a container, then the plastic itself is fine.

What actually happens when people just stop caring about their movement, their diet, and let the belly fat pile up:

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercis...activity-stops

Thank God people are finally talking about this.
To put it simply: soft plastics have it, rigid ones don't. A ton of countries in the USA have already banned toys containing bisphenol.

Ronald Morales2 said:I’ve got a physical coming up. I’m pretty lean, but what’s the deal if my grandma hears a murmur when she listens to my chest? wtf? I’ve always been active in sports and all my labs—blood work, everything—comes back perfect.
Anything to actually worry about?😠

And... are they sending you in for an echocardiogram?

James Rogers53 said:Sure, I’m with you there, though I'd add that timing and food quality matter too. If you're actually serious about losing weight, you've got to get moving—running or even just power walking—to create that calorie deficit. Basically, you need to burn more than you pack in.

Come on! 🤣

Exactly. 👍 My take? It's all about eating less than you burn. People trick themselves into thinking they can outrun a bad diet by hitting the gym hard, but that only works for a couple of months while they're disciplined enough to run an hour every single day. As soon as they tweak an ankle or winter hits and they stop running, they keep eating like crazy, but since their activity level drops back to normal, the weight starts piling on again.

Bottom line: watch what you eat, and keep moving. 👍

Chloe Davis37 said:So, here's the deal. I was on thyroid medication for a few years—every single morning, on an empty stomach, with a massive glass of water. No exceptions. On average, I drink about three liters of water a day.
Did it help me lose any weight? Not a damn thing. Nothing changed until I actually hit the gym and fixed my diet...

Look, drinking water isn't a bad habit, but it’s definitely not a magic weight-loss pill.

Exactly. Jumping from a couple of ounces to two liters a day might be a game-changer for someone who was basically living in a desert, but if you're already hitting three liters, it's not going to move the needle. 😁

That said, she's right—you still have to account for the other variables in the equation: calorie intake versus calorie burn. Plus, just general health matters too. 👍

Lisa Martin50 said:Why can't I just pee, shower, and brush my teeth beforehand? 🤷

I doubt he meant it quite that strictly.
In any case, staying hydrated is key, but we shouldn't turn drinking water into some kind of religious ritual. 🙂 😎

Water is essential for our metabolism, helps fill up the stomach to signal satiety to the brain, and assists in absorbing the food we've already eaten.

How many times have you felt hungry, grabbed a glass of water, and realized the hunger vanished? Often, thirst gets mistaken for hunger in those early stages. A quick glass of water solves that "hunger." Just don't try offering that solution to people starving in Biafra... 😁

James Rogers53 said:@placidfox55

So you think skipping breakfast is the secret to losing weight?

😲 Not even close. 😲

If you're looking to drop some pounds, the move is generally eating three solid meals a day with two snacks tucked in between. It keeps your metabolism humming and stops those brutal hunger crashes. When you starve yourself, you're basically telling your body to go into survival mode—it starts hoarding everything you eat as fat or glycogen just in case the next "famine" hits.

That said, with five eating windows, what you eat and how much you eat is what actually matters.

(Think veggies, veggies, and more veggies at every meal)

Emily Fox76 said:Just stick to water first thing in the morning. And try to aim for at least two liters a day.

It definitely works. How many times have we thought we were starving when we were actually just thirsty? Or how often you’re halfway through a meal, grab some water, and suddenly realize you’re actually stuffed and don't need more.

People with heart conditions should probably check with their doctor before cranking up their daily water intake.

wiredtiger10, nice edit! Just wanted to weigh in on one thing:

wiredtiger10 said:placidfox55 :

Abdominal fat hits different than fat anywhere else on your body. You gotta get rid of it—mainly through cardio and fixing up what you eat.

wiredtiger10 :

Just go play soccer or some other sport, man. Don't listen to those idiots acting like you need a medical degree just to go for a run. Get outside into the fresh air. Every night, knock out 50-100 crunches—actually, maybe just do 50 every other day. And like amis said, if you’re doing crunches, you gotta work your back too. That's it. Your body is gonna develop naturally until you're 25; you'll just keep getting stronger every year. Don't even stress about it.

wiredtiger10 :

I forgot—if you want something easy to do at home, look up those DVD Tae-bo workouts with Billy Blanks. You can find them online easily. It's probably your best bet since there's no heavy weights involved—just fast, high-energy full-body moves. It'll help you develop properly. Give it a shot.

blondy-ri :

Look, you're only 13. I highly doubt you have any real issues to deal with. Like everyone else said—go play soccer, ride your bike, drink tons of water, and just stay active. Maybe throw in some crunches or something to toughen up, but I don't think you have enough fat to justify running for half an hour every single morning before doing abs. Your body is still growing; don't mess with it by going on diets or stressing over every inch of belly fat. You've got years before you're fully developed, and you'll likely hit a growth spurt soon—I know guys who were tiny and then suddenly shot up around 14 or 15. Just relax.

amis :

Regarding him being 13—look, people can be born with heart defects without even knowing it, so getting a checkup from a doctor isn't a bad idea.

wiredtiger10

Start a sport. It's hands down the healthiest and best way to build yourself up, plus you learn actual skills—like how to play soccer or basketball. You don't want to be one of those meatheads who spends all day lifting weights only to look clumsy because they have zero coordination. They lift heavy stuff like idiots and then stumble around. You gotta move. Ideally, get outside. Swimming is actually the best way for a young person to build their physique. Once you build up your shoulders and back, that little bit of extra fat won't even show because of your proportions.

As for eating

Eat cereal or something sweet in the morning—toast with jam or cornflakes with honey. Your brain needs that sugar hit in the AM to function right. Never eat cheese, deli meats, or that kind of stuff first thing in the morning.

Lunch should be a normal meal with plenty of veggies. Skip the salt and heavy seasonings, and avoid greasy food—like, eat boiled potatoes instead of fried ones.

For dinner, stick to fruit, or if you're actually hungry, have fish or meat with vegetables (like tuna with tomatoes). Never eat sweets at night—it'll kill your focus—and steer clear of things like potatoes, heavy bread, or eggs.

wiredtiger10 :

If you run every day, you'll see results in two weeks max. But you don't have to do it daily; every other day is fine. On the off days, do crunches, pushups, squats, and stuff like that, but don't overdo it. Just do 25 or 50 reps every other day. Warm up for 10-15 minutes first, and that's basically your workout done.

wiredtiger10 :

Stretching isn't just for runners or athletes—it's for you, every single day. Having a flexible body is a massive advantage, especially as you get older. If you aren't sure which moves to do, honestly, just sign up for a sport where someone can actually teach you the right way.

placidfox55

Aerobic exercises
Veggies with every meal.
Lean proteins (chicken, fish, dairy)
Whole grains

placidfox55

You gotta reorganize your lifestyle a bit—you’ve already made huge progress cutting out the chocolate and soda, so stick with that. Add some moderate physical activity and you'll see results way faster than you expect. Just make sure you're getting enough walking in (or running if that's your thing...). You definitely need to overhaul your eating habits too. Stick to three main meals a day plus two snacks.

There's no point obsessing over when the fat starts melting or counting every single calorie you burn versus what you eat. It's all about learning how to live a balanced life—once you nail that, everything else just falls into place. Period.

Since you're thirteen, it would be a good idea to talk all this over with your mom, or if not her, maybe even your family doctor.

Good luck!

Here’s a roundup of the best stuff from this thread (I cleaned some of it up so it actually makes sense)

Eat healthy and stay active. I'm still standing by my advice: pick up a sport where you can develop your body properly and learn things you don't know yet—stuff that'll serve you for the rest of your life.

If you take any of this advice to heart, you won't fail.

Later

Sure, the brain needs sugar. But the kind of sugar the brain actually uses is glucose, which comes from your liver and stored reserves overnight. After breakfast—which, like any other meal, needs to be a mix of lean protein, whole grains, and fruits or veggies—you're good to go.

You don't need to eat sweets, jam, or honeyed cornflakes. Honestly, those highly processed things loaded with simple sugars just end up straight in your belly fat.

Low-fat cottage cheese isn't bad at all for breakfast. 🙂 Neither is low-fat yogurt. 🙂 😎

placidfox55 said:The short version:

Load up on fruits and veggies at every meal.
Stick to lean proteins (low-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken, fish).
Eat three to five times a day. Don't skip breakfast.
Healthy fats: a splash of olive oil, some almonds or walnuts.
Watch your portions.
Move every day (even if it's just a thirty-minute walk).

... keeping it simple... 🙂 😎

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdo.../food/866.html

If you scroll down, there's a link to a PDF document right there.
http://familydoctor.org/online/etc/m...Aim_Family.pdf

Roger Garcia9 said:🤣🤣🤣 has been running for four days straight🤣🤣🤣
Look, son, you might find more success by doing about 100 sit-ups a day; if you stick at that for maybe three months or so, you might actually see some results. And I suppose you shouldn't forget that since you're currently in puberty and dealing with all those hormonal shifts, things might be a little more difficult for you...
Then there is the matter of your arrhythmia... you really ought to be a bit more specific about that, because I guess not all arrhythmias are created equal when it comes to how dangerous they actually are...

Crunches are great for building muscle and strengthening your core, but they aren't going to burn off belly fat. If you want to lose the gut, stick to cardio.

Jacob Baker23 said:So, roughly how long into a run does the fat actually start melting?

You need to reorganize your lifestyle first—get some walking or running into your daily routine if that works for you. You definitely have to overhaul your diet too. Stick to three main meals a day with two snacks in between.

Don't obsess over exactly when the fat starts melting or get caught up in the math of calories in versus calories out. It’s more about learning how to live a balanced life; once you nail that, everything else just falls into place naturally. 😎

Since you're thirteen, it would be a good idea to talk this through with your mom, or even your family doctor.

Good luck! 🙂 😎