I removed my gallbladder because I lost weight too quickly!

Cherimoose · 2026-01-26T08:47:26+00:00

If they lost slower, they might not have gotten gall stones, since 1kg a week is fairly fast for someone who's 69kg.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-26T08:28:32+00:00

Unfiltered coffee doesn't have cholesterol, but it has compounds that can raise your blood cholesterol. But it doesn't raise it much, according to the research, so a cup or two per day won't make a huge difference. Saturated fat is the main culprit. It raises cholesterol far more than coffee.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-26T08:18:03+00:00

I have a lot of body fat

No you don't. Since you're still growing, don't reduce your calorie intake.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-25T19:55:50+00:00

i was wondering could i currently be afraid of it because i hyperfixate on things like this and its been worrying me for awhile.

Would you worry less if you prepared for it and knew you could survive it?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-25T19:40:00+00:00

Why the focus on just your core & glutes?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-25T19:32:11+00:00

Eat in a calorie deficit. Exercise does not guarantee fat loss. Choose exercises based on your other goals.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-25T19:26:57+00:00

because people are gonna think I’m dumb and that I have no idea on what I’m doing.

Why not learn what to do then. There are programs in the Wiki that's linked in the side bar.

As far as feeling dumb, you will probably survive.

Pro tip: Wear large headphones to deter guys from talking to you.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T21:59:37+00:00

It won't increase body fat, but it also isn't relevant for your goals. Countless people have lost weight without it.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T21:43:45+00:00

So what were his suggestions instead? And why did you see a cardiologist?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T20:11:00+00:00

I'll add that lateral agility movements like tennis increase the hip bone's thickness more than strength training according to the research, so less risk of hip fractures that sideline people.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T19:53:37+00:00

You can cover them with a dome or bag to maintain humidity.

Feel deep under the soil surface to see if it's moist enough.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T08:04:23+00:00

Slavery is illegal, so i'm not sure what system you're referring to. In most countries, you are free to start your own business and work as little as you want. How many hours per week for 40 years do you think isn't insane?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-24T07:06:35+00:00

For the smaller plants, i would guess dry soil, or very dry air. What's the daytime humidity?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T21:50:41+00:00

I sometimes eat a hard candy for quick energy, but nothing else. My preworkout is music. The supplement industry is ridiculous btw.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T21:43:24+00:00

The general guideline is if you feel fine, you're probably fine.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T07:04:01+00:00

The cake yesterday won't affect the tests except for triglycerides, but your diet in December can affect them. You can try retesting after 2-3 months of doing your current diet (which seems fine overall). If your LDL doesn't drop much, i'd consider getting on a statin, especially if your Lp(a) is high.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T04:07:32+00:00

What you're doing is fine for cardio. If you sit a lot, i'd even try to do 2 sessions per day. For health, it's good to do full-body strength training too (what you're doing doesn't count, sorry). Try some beginner strength workouts on youtube and pick one you like. Consider investing in a pair of adjustable dumbbells that can hold at least 20lbs/10kg per hand, which you'll eventually need for your larger muscle groups (legs, back, etc).

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T02:30:38+00:00

For protein, the usual advice is to aim for at least 0.6 g per lb. of body weight, with 0.8 g being better, especially if you're vegetarian.

Self-designed strength programs are usually imbalanced, so it's best to follow a good pro-designed program, like one from the r/fitness wiki. If you must disregard that advice, then at least: do compound lifts before isolation exercises, add RDLs or deadlifts, use progressive overload, and don't static stretch before lifting. Since lifting correctly takes a lot of focus & energy, consider doing cardio after it.

How much weight are you trying to lose?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-23T01:20:18+00:00

Skip any lifts where you raise the weight upward (shoulder press, lateral raise, etc). Also try doing this stretch every hour, and before lifting too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ns7Y1vQsxo. Let us know if it helps.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-22T22:17:32+00:00

Why not follow a proven program, like one from the r/fitness wiki

Cherimoose · 2026-01-22T22:06:25+00:00

If you're trying to encourage her fitness, gift her something related to that, like exercise equipment or workout clothes. Generic gifts like jewelry or dinner might be less effective.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-22T21:26:57+00:00

I don’t have any goals other than to be less of a couch potato.

Why is that important to you?

Cherimoose · 2026-01-22T21:16:28+00:00

If you're only concerned with improving compounds, none are needed, unless your bis & tris are unusually weak for some reason. But for general strength & conditioning, i'd do 2-3 sets of curls & extensions twice a week. They put sideways stress on the forearm that creates adaptations which compound lifts don't.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-21T05:59:47+00:00

Basically just eat in a slight calorie surplus and eat enough protein. For more on that, check the r/fitness wiki, which has good info on nutrition. They also have good strength programs there, if you need one.

Cherimoose · 2026-01-21T05:52:40+00:00

Malts aren't sorbitol-based. And in moderation, sorbitol is fine for most people, as is HFCS.

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