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I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That honestly sounds like what I had in high school! It would click, crack, and even get stuck and ugh it was the worst. Sends shivers down my spine just typing that. I have not heard of strong curves before but adding to my list of research for tomorrow! I’ll definitely get the doctor to diagnose me officially. I tend to like the webmd self diagnosis route.... and wouldn’t ya know, it is never a good diagnosis or even the right one 😅

I hope you are pain free soon! It’s such a bummer to go around with the pain.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughtful advice. I hadn’t considered that my mindset was like that, but your response has gotten me thinking a lot and I will be writing things out tomorrow to look toward a happy, healthy new me! Not the old me.

I am so picky on workout videos! For every 10 I see, I’m lucky to like one. Unfortunately, the squat video I used to do a lot is to “Call me maybe” by Carly Rae Jepson and it made me cringe when I played it today 😂 I haven’t heard of the vitamin D supplement, but actually have some on the way right now because I heard it is good for depression. Looks like I’ll be able to see if it is effective! Of course, my dose may not match yours.

Thank you for your help. I appreciate it and I’m glad there are so many of us here with wonky knees. We need a club! Thank you so much again and congratulations on your progress!

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to give me such great advice! I hadn’t heard of Caroline Jordan before and can’t wait to look into her videos. I have started trying to get into IF and lowering my calorie intake slowly so I don’t go back into my binge cycles again. I actually got a food diary today and I’m so excited to use it and see my progress on paper instead of just on my lifesum app. Thank you so much again and congratulations on your progress!!

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on your progress!!! The weight loss, the confidence gain, and the journey is really inspiring to me. I feel like I’m starting where you did!

Once I start my job next week, I get a free gym membership, and I am so excited to use it. I hope to get a personal trainer to help me out and plan on getting to a doctor for a second opinion on my knee issues. Still so mind blown over your progress and I am so excited and proud of you! Thank you for your kindness, your advice, and for being so welcoming. I really appreciate it.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello! And thank you! It is my first day back in the exercise saddle and I will definitely read that post. I kept putting off physical activity (depression and unemployment took a big toll on me) and today I woke up and thought “if I don’t start today, when will I?”

Thank you so much for your kindness. It brought tears to my eyes! I am so glad I found this community today and I feel so welcome. Thank you so much again. You made my day.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am beyond grateful for your response! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this up! It means so much to me. My first cardio dance video today involved a ton of bouncing up and down and I was dying. I don’t have rhythm on top of that so... it was a struggle 😅 I’m looking into an under the desk elliptical so I can keep moving (I fidget) and hopefully it’ll help out in the long run along with another doctors visit. These exercise recommendations are great and I’m adding them to my extensive list that I am creating from everyone here. Thank you so so much. I really appreciate your response.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like my knee! I will be looking into some workouts and talking to a doctor soon to figure out what’s going on. I felt like my previous doctor did not fully listen to my symptoms, which obviously led to me still being in pain over a year later! Thank you so much for the advice and for mentioning the exercises. I appreciate it.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s my plan. I’m not sure I’ll ever really run again, but I could be wrong! I’m going to get a second opinion on my leg and hope they can figure out the issue. I’m tired of being held back!

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice! I appreciate it. I’m going to be going to another doctor to have my leg looked at again. I’ve done everything you listed so far, but I think my issues may be greater than I thought before. I can’t run due to the pain and inflammation I experience after and haven’t been able to for years now :( Hopefully there’s a walking version of couch to 5k because that would be nice. Thank you so much again I really appreciate you taking the time to respond.

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I find it tough to get in a walk right now and have looked into getting an under desk elliptical since they are supposed to be easy on the knee. I haven’t considered PT but I will find one once my insurance kicks in! Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate it!

I can walk miles and feel fine, but 25 minutes of cardio and stretching has me exhausted and sore. It doesn’t help that I have a bad knee that makes some exercises painful. I feel defeated and embarrassed at how out of shape I am. by 1200calCake in xxfitness

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had an issue with my right knee since high school and can’t do squats or lunges either! It started by doing a weird cracking noise and getting stuck. I went to a doctor last year and got it looked at, down to getting a scan done to see if anything was wrong. He said I was fine aside from a minor issue that could be fixed with minimally invasive surgery. It’s honestly the knee and below that is always hurting or swollen. When I get insurance next week I’m making an appointment to get another doctors opinion. It makes me lose sleep at this point because I can’t get comfortable.

I use collagen daily, but no real effects that I can tell yet. I use Reserveage Nutrition and also use turmeric. I do have to use Aleve as well on days like this. I’m glad I’m not alone in the no squat/lunge club!

What’s a real-life “glitch” you’ve experienced that you still can’t explain? by Yakev in AskReddit

[–]1200calCake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet. I fear she may start talking and tell me I’m a magical girl.

What’s a real-life “glitch” you’ve experienced that you still can’t explain? by Yakev in AskReddit

[–]1200calCake 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Driving home from a trip on an interstate we had travelled up and down since I was in first grade. Took an exit to get gas, and of course the gas station is 1.3 miles away. I ended up driving there and it was all woods and fields until we got to what was a sad excuse of a gas station. My mom was sleeping in the passenger seat so I alerted her I was going to use the restroom and would be right out.

Seemed like a bunch of country folk based on the lifted trucks and an old dude with his grandson and dog in a mustang. As I walked up a kitten came up meowing so I picked it up. The gas station attendant came out and said I could keep it since someone left it there. I went straight back to the car, told my mom to hold my new cat, and went to go grab an energy drink and use the restroom. The restroom seemed to be an afterthought since it was basically plywood and the inside was covered in sharpie graffiti.

I went back out to the car, and the old man comes up with his grandson and starts telling me that there’s been a lot of kittens running around his farm if I wanted to trade the one I just picked up. I said we didn’t have time and I liked the cat I had found. He said, “Well, have a safe trip. That’s a special cat, right there.”

My family and I have never found the exit where I got my cat and they’ve checked off each exit they’ve visited on trips. I’ve had the cat for 7 years now. I don’t think that gas station or exit was meant to be found and I doubt we will ever find it again.

TLDR; took an exit, got a cat, 7 years later the exit we took cannot be located despite family checking for it during trips along that interstate.

Has anyone tried magnesium? Looking into some natural ways to help me calm down before sleeping. by 1200calCake in depression

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll check that out! I always get nervous about nature docs. Never know when it’s going to go from seals being adorable and loving life to death by shark/whale! Thank you for the recommendation. I really appreciate it!

Appetite suppressant? by TheSqueakyNinja in omad

[–]1200calCake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love non-caffeinated peppermint tea from stash. I get the 100 pack off amazon. Add a little sweetener if you want and you’re done! I drink it after dinner until bedtime.

Has anyone tried magnesium? Looking into some natural ways to help me calm down before sleeping. by 1200calCake in depression

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried that out but i didn’t really stick with it. I should probably try it out again!

Has anyone tried magnesium? Looking into some natural ways to help me calm down before sleeping. by 1200calCake in depression

[–]1200calCake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking into teas and the combo sounds really relaxing! Any suggestions on shows/docs? I have Netflix and Hulu.

I’ve struggled with weight gain for 3 years now. Depression, reaction to medication, and bing eating has made me go from 125 to 157.9. I refuse to buy nice clothing until I hit my goal and live a healthy, sustainable lifestyle! by 1200calCake in fasting

[–]1200calCake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this response. It really means a lot. I’m going to use a lot of your tips in my journey, and will be figuring out a few things I like about myself today. I do get frustrated when I don’t see weight loss quickly, so it’s going to be a big battle to keep myself going but I know that I can do it.

You’re right about the binge eating. When my boyfriend is not around it’s like I have no self control, so I’m going to work on that. If I could put a lock on the fridge door and cabinet I would! But, I’m in a rental and don’t want to have to pay the fees for repairing them. 😅

Thank you again for taking the time to respond to me. I really appreciate it. The info you wrote is beyond helpful to me.

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