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  1. J

    Did anybody stop short of their weight loss goals because they realized they liked their body at a higher weight?

    @sephsekla You are goals.
  2. J

    What workout videos do you find yourself returning to?

    @cb4yah I really like Jessica Smith for walking videos. Haven't checked out WW, will do that!
  3. J

    Anyone here taking "diet breaks"?

    @conservativechristian I think if you go to maintenance, you will gain a bit, because more food needs more water to digest it, and that will show on the scale. So don't freak out if you bump a couple pounds. That said, it also gives your body a break and reduces the physical stress of eating...
  4. J

    Should I start lifting weights and doing body recomp while I’m still obese or wait until I lose a good portion of the weight?

    @indent Maybe try it after finals, see what you think. I'm 210 at 5'1" right now, and I love lifting because it makes me feel strong. I've only gone twice in the last 2 months, but my squat was 85 and my bench 75 for 8 reps, so not nothing! And if you start with dumbbells instead of the bar, it...
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    Some struggles living in Japan and deciding to take back control of my weight

    @but_first_coffee This just got me to take some vit D. I have hypothyroidism, treated, but I still have the symptoms. My vit D has been low before and I burn easily so don't go outside much. Thanks for the reminder of the link!
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    Should I start lifting weights and doing body recomp while I’m still obese or wait until I lose a good portion of the weight?

    @sacm Being heavy, I totally agree. I know I've a fair bit of muscle under my fat, my problem right now is balancing it. I've recently realized my knee pain is probably in part to my quads being tight, but I've also realized my hamstrings are weaker than I realized. Same for my lower back being...
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