David Miller5 said:🙄 It’s honestly unbelievable, but I somehow managed to gain three pounds in what feels like just a week, and I have zero clue why. I’m looking for some suggestions on how to get back to my usual weight. 😢 I really don't eat much, just three meals a day. Breakfast is usually just Cocoa Puffs, lunch is typically some meat—like, one small portion—and potatoes, and then dinner is two slices of bread with something on them. I don't do snacks, fruit, or veggies. No fish, no red meat, no soup, no salads, nothing fried... basically nothing else. 🤷 Sorry if this is in the wrong spot, maybe this doesn't actually belong under Health...
Maybe try eating some fruit instead of Cocoa Puffs?
You don't necessarily have to head to a specialty health food store to find everything; you can just grab all those cereals at a local Walmart... Regarding what you said about your mother, I really don't have any comment on that. Honestly, my heart goes out to you.
What if you swapped that sugar for two or three apples instead? You could grab some fruit for a big snack during your break.... wait, so you're saying your mom doesn't cook anything at all?
Why are you complaining? When I was vegetarian, I actually gained 10 pounds in six months. I don't get how people misunderstand plant-based eating—vegetarians aren't necessarily thin. Bread, pasta, sugar, and stuff like that won't make you gain weight, but one steak or even a soy patty definitely can...
Also, you really ought to be drinking way more water. Not juice, just plain water... because staying hydrated helps kickstart your metabolism (if that makes sense)....
Your metabolism is probably a mess right now because you're eating so little that everything has slowed down. I'm sure you're starving yourself throughout the day... honestly, dear...
Do you guys do things like running for Taekwondo? Like, say, 5 or 6 miles? To me, that sounds like a grueling workout. There's a huge difference between just "standing there" lifting weights and actually doing aerobic exercises during practice.
Megan Williams5 said:I honestly have no clue which hormones might be out of whack... So, my skin is a mess, and my dermatologist suggested I go see a gynecologist for an ultrasound just to rule out any issues with my ovaries. Everything there came back fine, but since my cycles are so irregular and my skin is still breaking out, my doctor recommended Diane-35. Has anyone else tried it?
Right now, I’m about 177cm and 65kg... Technically, that's a perfect BMI, but I still feel like I'm carrying a few extra pounds. I definitely feel more comfortable at around 60kg... Three years ago, I was only 50kg. Just imagine how frustrating it is to pack on 15kg in three years—with 10 of those coming in a single year—even though my diet hasn't changed and I stay active. It really makes you wonder what's actually going wrong with your body.
Look, don't let that index fool you—it doesn't mean a thing. It completely ignores bone density and organ weight, so...
What should I even say about being 5'5" and 143 lbs?
I also deal with breast tenderness about two weeks before my period starts... I can't stand anyone touching them, and even my bra feels a bit too tight lately.
Go grab some tea from CVS or Walgreens... they have those detox teas or cleansing blends. Just drink one in the morning or right before you hit the sack... it’ll have you running to the restroom all day long.
jadesailor14 said:Alexander Lewis, everyone on this forum is already aware of your anxieties, so please don't ruin the thread by projecting them onto someone else's noble efforts. The fact that you can't show some grace is your own issue. I just hope you remember this attitude when you're the one who eventually needs help.
Honestly, I don't know why you're getting so worked up over this...
I’m still on the fence about whether I should start drinking them... since I have this painful lump in my right breast. The FBI told me it’s just glandular tissue and nothing to worry about, but I still feel uneasy. What if those glands eventually turn into something serious because of the hormones?
Every single month, I deal with pain that is just unbearable... there are two days where I can't do anything at all. I’m just lying there, cramping up, clutching a hot water bottle against my stomach... I've started relying on Advil, but honestly, nothing seems to be helping much. I was wondering how you all manage these pains... does anyone have any natural remedies or home hacks that actually work? I've also heard that birth control pills can help reduce the cramping... since I'm currently putting together a pros and cons list for different brands, I wanted to know if that's actually true.
I just donated blood and now I'm sitting here waiting... honestly, I’m pretty terrified of hospitals, but I can push through the anxiety knowing it might save someone's life somewhere out there.
I’m dealing with that exact same issue... I honestly can't pin down what's causing the pain. On top of that, my collarbone has been acting up too. One doctor actually told me, "Just stop running."🙄
Look, if I've been dealing with some kind of pain for two years... man, you need to go see a doctor. It’s not something you can just brush off when you're hurting like that for two hours at a time. Seriously, go talk to a professional. Don't mess around with stuff like this.
coppergardener said:... plus, I can't exactly go when there's someone hovering right outside my door..
Haha... honestly, I can't even do it when I'm alone. I once wasted two whole hours at the doctor's office because the woman there just couldn't wrap her head around the fact that I physically couldn't go.
I'm not entirely sure what else to tell you, but I don't think that's going to work... My understanding is that urine can only be out of the house for about an hour max. That’s what they always tell me when I bring samples into the clinic, since I can't exactly find a restroom there and have to bring it from home.
hollowbison12 says: I read somewhere that you aren't even supposed to take St. John's Wort alongside antidepressants. Honestly, I don't really see the connection since those teas are plant-based...
The only issue is that I'm not sure if anything like that would even work for me anymore, given how much I've already come to rely on prescription meds.😎>
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From what I've read, St. John's Wort is actually used to treat depression... which is exactly why you shouldn't mix it with pills. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, just know that I am looking at this right now.