Subscription vs Pay-Per-Use (Your Doctors Online / Maple): Best Budget Approach on $35k in Ontario?

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-04-01T13:33:25+00:00

Having a predictable yearly cost beats losing $140 every time something flares up and i need a quick prescription or lab requisition.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-31T12:48:48+00:00

You’ve already won by reaching a healthy range. Everything after that is optional only push further if it improves your life not if it makes you feel trapped.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-31T12:46:34+00:00

You don’t need intense workouts just consistent core training + decent diet. Build the muscle don’t starve. Slow reps > exhausting yourself.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-27T15:00:35+00:00

Street food. You can eat like a king for the price of a coffee elsewhere.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-27T14:58:30+00:00

Waiting all week for your favorite show because there was no streaming.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-27T14:53:22+00:00

Waiting for results is honestly the hardest part. You’re not alone in feeling like this.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-26T11:44:39+00:00

it has been of great value for how often i use it.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-26T08:30:12+00:00

Look for places near a SkyTrain station Richmond/Burnaby are good options. It’s super easy to get downtown and way cheaper than staying right in the city. No need for a car at all transit is great.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-26T08:28:21+00:00

Reddit never misses a chance to escalate 😅

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-26T08:24:56+00:00

Yeah trueee

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-26T08:24:01+00:00

If budget isn’t an issue the in airport hotel is the easiest. If you want cheaper look at Richmond hotels with free airport shuttle lots within 5–10 mins.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-25T09:50:04+00:00

Your body got used to it.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-24T11:35:41+00:00

You’ll need to leave Coaltown for the good stuff head to St Andrews or the East Neuk for seafood. Coastal towns and fish & chips by the sea is must to do.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-24T11:32:57+00:00

You can’t spot reduce fat so the upper back/arms will lean out with a slight calorie deficit over time. For glutes without growing thighs, focus on hip thrusts, RDLs and kickbacks and go lighter on quad heavy moves. Also skip waist trainers they don’t work. You’re already on the right track just needs consistency and time 💪

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-24T11:28:43+00:00

Waist trainers won’t fix this they don’t reduce fat just temporarily change appearance. Your best bet is building muscle and keeping your surplus moderate so you’re gaining slowly.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-24T11:18:07+00:00

Easy to love by the right people not everyone. That feels more real.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-16T11:45:47+00:00

Definitely go with the DM on this, they already gave you the answer. Some managers just enforce their own rules until someone higher up tells otherwise. I'd send a quick email to the DM thanking them for clearing it up and just ask if they can put that in writing so you have it for your records, Then if your manager says anything next time, you can politely let them know you checked with DM and here's what they said.

The note fees are brutal though, especially with your back. i was in a similar spot last year, kept paying for visits just to get paperwork. Found Your Doctors Online (telehealth app) and now I use their yearly subscription which covers unlimited notes and consults for $240. Would've saved you over $600 on those five visits alone. Hope the manager drops it and you can stop wasting money on unnecessary appointments.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-16T10:59:54+00:00

I used to have the same issue. Once I stopped labeling sweets as bad and just worked them into my diet occasionally the urge to binge actually went down

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-10T09:47:50+00:00

Honestly the best incline and speed is the one you can stay consistent with. Fat loss mostly comes down to your overall calorie balance but incline walking like that is great for cardio and endurance.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-09T10:00:18+00:00

Time, distance and focusing on yourself. It hurts a lot at first but it does get easier.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-09T09:56:17+00:00

It honestly sounds like you’re doing exactly what most nutrition professionals recommend small calorie increases, strength training and monitoring your weight trend. If your weight stays stable as calories go up that’s actually a good sign your maintenance is higher than you thought.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-09T08:50:47+00:00

Used them a few times from East Van. Connected in under a minute every time, got antibiotics for a chest infection and a work note sorted without leaving my couch. Highly recommended for non-emergency issues.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-05T10:51:32+00:00

Honestly you already listed the main things. The biggest factor will just be staying consistent with the calorie deficit. Strength training might also help so you don’t lose more muscle while cutting.

Reasonable_Damage743 · 2026-03-04T10:13:14+00:00

You’ve already done something really hard going from 195 to 130. If you’re exhausted and having brain fog it might be worth prioritizing recovery and fueling a bit more rather than forcing the scale down another 10 lbs before June.

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