Unfortunately more workouts = more laundry. Especially for my fellow ladies, sweaty clothes can cause uncomfortable consequences in your crotch. But extra laundry isn't too bad. I like to do a nice soak on my clothes occasionally with borax + washing soda + oxiclean to get rid of anything trapped in the fabric. There is an oxiclean spray that is really great for stains.

Thrift stores and clearance racks are great places to shop. Also it's nice to do the occasional splurge on a really comfortable workout set as a reward for hitting a milestone (workout streaks, tracking, #s lost).

Another tip: Stridex pads (for controlling acne on your face) will help with stinky armpits. Swipe one under your pits after a shower before adding deodorant.

No I don't think counting calories is inherently bad. One way to look at it pure data and observation. I think the danger depends purely on what your motivations are for counting calories and what affect it has on your behavior. If your goal is to improve health and eat less calories but more nutrient dense meals that is positive. But if the outcome is that you stop listening to reasonable medical advice (there is a minimum of calories that you need, eat more than your BMR) and focus only on the calorie density rather than how it makes you feel, then you are in the danger zone.

I like to opt for morning races because it's guaranteed to be cooler, but I don't think running at that temperature is impossible and 1 advantage is that with a late race you don't have to worry about the sun. It's a 5k not a marathon, it should be less than an hour of running and you can certainly walk if you need to and hydrate well in the 24 hours before the run. But if it's between doing or not doing, you can find another race.

I'm torn between NAH or you being a light AH. I don't think laughing was the best way to communicate or articulate your feelings. I would like to know more about where this idea of his came from, does he feel pressured by his boss since they gave him a raise (and maybe his boss wants him to work more overtime so he has to cover less). Or whether this is a value about family life that he has always held onto and not communicated before.

I think that you both should discuss what your expectations and roles are as parents and how you plan to divide work. Whether you want more financial security and what that would look like before making a leap to less work. Would you have an interest in staying home or working part time? Under what circumstances?

It's also possible that he was articulating that he could take care of you and the family to provide reassurance. For men, it can feel like their job/income is their biggest means of supporting their family (especially if that is the example he was raised with). It's possible that after you give birth you may want more time with your baby before returning to work, so I don't think you need to make any firm decisions. The best thing you can do is have a good financial plan and savings, take time as a couple and communicate often so that you are both happy and on the same page.

I'm so proud of OOP! A model story for standing up to a bad boyfriend, and a good cautionary tale about danger during a break up (keep your friends in hearing or line of sight). I'm so happy to read her update and how she is thriving after getting away from that toxic boyfriend and relationship.

It might depend on where you live. In my area we have holes like that caused by pocket gophers and/or voles.

I don't have experience taking them in, but I would guess that tailoring on sportswear may cost more due to the qualities of the fabric. Stretchy and special occasion fabrics are harder to sew than typical fabrics because thinness, stretch, and delicacy of the fabric may need to be accounted for depending on the type of tailoring job. You could certainly ask the tailors fees and what possible ways to take it in, but I would be prepared for it to be higher.

It makes more sense than 'bear hands' ✋ 🐻 ✋

I think maybe it's part of the family dynamic. He is the youngest, so everyone probably 'protected' him from the unsavory bits of their family. As he got older they didn't dig up their grievances because it was easier to maintain the status quo, but the older brother's violent blow up stirred everything up.

She mentioned they are in construction, have done criminal/shady things, and that the higher bosses are family. My money is that they are in the mob.

I never did. I was told to modify my diet when I was having gallbladder issues, and that naturally caused some weight loss. But I never consulted my doctor regarding weight loss (I think the closest was when at a different appointment the doctor mentioned I needed to lose a bit of weight which I agreed with and that was it).

My guess is that your doctor might just cover the basics of weight loss, consider your preexisting health, and give you a potential referral or pamphlet if you seem really confused about weight loss.

I am guessing that you are relatively young based on having student insurance. Another assumption based on your age is that you haven't acquired diseases or medical conditions that may make weight loss risky. Assumption #3 is that you aren't taking any medications. Assuming all these are true, and this is not medical advice, but if you have consulted the side bar that details the basics and safety of weight loss you are probably well equipped to make adjustments to your diet and increase your activity.

Start with fluids. If you had any nausea and aren't sure if you will keep it down, I would recommend a protein shake.

Chicken Breast. Season and cook in a non stick pan . Chicken breast is lean and so shouldn't have fat to trigger an attack. Veggies and Brown rice, are also good to eat. Avoid fat. Try to cook in nonstick pans so that you don't need oil. Beans are also a non fat food, salt it properly and it is so delicious. If you are buying prepared food, check the label and try to keep your fat below 8-10 grams (this is per meal, so make sure you properly measure servings).

Weight gain is likely due to over consuming calories. Even foods that people consider healthy can be over consumed. Measure what you are eating and the amounts. If this weight gain is sudden and without cause see a doctor.

Do cardio to help lose visceral fat more quickly. Visceral fat is the worst fat, it is what is held on your torso and near your organs and is typically lost last through calorie restriction. But there is evidence that people who combine cardio to their weight loss lose visceral fat sooner.

Yes, I haven't had any trouble with food. I eat what I like, but I try to eat well balanced to lose weight and improve my health.

I have a 255s. I'm not sure how wide your wrist is, but my wrist circumference is about 5.75 inches and I am comfortable with the size. The watch band could definitely go small enough for your wrist, but I'm not sure if the watch face would stick out or not on your wrist.

I have been given a senior discount. I am barely in my 30s so it has nothing to do with looks. I think the cashier just does it on senior discount day for all or by accident.

Good luck! I hope whatever you decide works out for you.

I am 1 year post op, and I am happy I had the removal. I felt sore for a few weeks after surgery, but I haven't had any gallbladder attacks since. I don't have any other noticeable changes or complaints, so I'm pretty happy with the outcome and my scars are fading pretty fast.

I definitely questioned the necessity of surgery. I was eating very low fat after my gallstones were discovered and that seemed to pause the attacks temporarily. Things that helped change my mind were talking to my dad (he had his removed in an emergency, I did not want that outcome, he had no regrets about removal).

I felt like I was too young to need surgery. After surgery I learned I knew 2 people who had theirs removed (they were ages 12 and 19 at the time of surgery, and are 30 ish now).

Also while I wasn't having attacks when eating low fat, I occasionally felt cramping on my upper right side that convinced me that I would likely have another attack if I ate too much fat.

As part of the surgery, they sent my gallbladder to pathology. I read the report a few weeks after surgery when it was done. I'm no expert, but the pathology report gave me the impression that a stone was lodged in the opening and not going anywhere. So I consider that my confirmation that my cholesectemy was the right choice for myself.

It depends. The assumption is 1) you know you have a genetic disorder 2)it severely impairs quality of life. Not all genetic disorders significantly impair your life. For example a connective tissue disorder could be life threatening or it could just mean you shouldn't do sports. Not all disorders are significant pain and suffering and some have treatments. SMA and CF used to be death sentences but affected children may have average life expectancy.

Also adoption isn't an easy process. You can't just get a healthy baby when you want one. Adopted children come with complicated family lives and pasts.

I live in a rural fringe area with gray foxes. They are hard to spot but I have had the most luck at dusk. I have seen them enough during the day to know they aren't strict nocturnes. I had one napping on a rock in our backyard and I saw another after it caught a ground squirrel when I was out walking.

A close friend had a parent die a few days before their wedding. It was sudden and awful and they didn't know if they would have the wedding. They did end up having the wedding. The missing parent and sudden passing were talked about during the reception and we were all able to remember them. I think overall the couple was happy they went through with the wedding. There isn't a guidebook for the right or wrong thing when something sudden like this happens, I think the core family and couple discussed it for a while before deciding that going through with the wedding was what their departed parent would have wanted.

I have really similar starting stats. 5'3" and started 2023 at 170lbs. I took it slow and focused on my habits. Tracking food, eating more non-starchy vegetables, and tracking my exercise. I'm now in the 130s. I have found it helpful not to focus on a timeline or a specific weight, but making sure I get my exercise and food tracked. There were moments that were slow, but I was still making progress because I was doing a few of my good habits.

Brachydactyly is a dominant trait, so your mom probably has the gene for it, but for whatever reason it wasn't expressed which is why you don't see it. It's a genetics term called penetrance, because even dominant genes do not always show fully. Some people with the hammer thumb gene may have no hammer thumbs or only one.