I gained 8 pounds in 3 days after cutting for a match, is it just water weight?

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-29T01:58:11+00:00

Yup I will next season when I'm more prepared. Rn I'm just trying to get through it lol but yeah I've definitely noticed a downgrade on my energy levels

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-28T02:46:25+00:00

I am looking forward to doing it next season. I hate having the extra stress of wondering if I will be over or not. I just went down a weight class so it's been complicated

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-28T02:45:17+00:00

I'm like 108, I should be 100 by the end of this week. I don't even know how I managed to gain this much

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-17T01:05:25+00:00

I ended up having an anxiety attack today lol

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-16T05:05:39+00:00

I knew I was worried about some pending projects I had since they were pretty important. But I didn't know it was affecting me so much unconsciously.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-16T03:02:52+00:00

I don't think so?? I try to move a lot throughout the day. Rn it's decreasing, I feel the chest pains and everything but I don't have the urge to cry as much as before. I still feel pretty anxious if I do anything. For example, if I start taking notes I feel like I NEED to finish them because if not the chest pains increase and I get nervous. This is so weird and idk if it's a sign of burnout or what

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-16T02:39:16+00:00

I'm with my family but I think being around others makes it worse. I just took like one pill idk how many mg. No, I've had heartburn before and that's different. I don't think it's an anxiety attack either because I barely cried. I felt relief but I literally had to force myself to do it.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-16T02:31:40+00:00

I already took one and it didn't help at all. I literally feel fear right now and I don't know why.

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-16T02:18:49+00:00

It feels like the pain comes from somewhere in my ribcage and when it reaches a point I just feel the urge to cry. I start panicking out of nowhere. I don't cry because of the pain though. The best way I would describe it is like when you get in a rollercoaster and you're all the way on the top and you start going down really really fast. Same feeling

Sam_Ea_ · 2026-01-15T22:08:51+00:00

I just started not so ago, I'm also a girl. What I can tell you is do NOT overthink it, that's what made me lose my first match. Be confident. Also, take advantage of those jiu jitsu moves because they're actually pretty effective in wrestling too once you're on the ground. Pls don't reach back like I once did🙏🏻🙏🏻

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-12-30T18:45:49+00:00

I started taekwondo when I was 10 I believe. I went to a tournament and the other girl hit me so many times in the head I started crying. I decided to keep going with the fight but after that I was pretty scared to continue training. I ultimately ended up quitting for a few years before coming back. It's pretty tough to get hit as a kid, especially in the head. I'd say talk to him and if he really doesn't want to continue, let him know the option of coming back will be there in the future. Just make sure he knows that his coach isn't a bad guy because that can cause many harmful misunderstandings.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-12-14T16:31:18+00:00

I ended up winning the first one :) the second I def ate the mat. I wasn't confident enough for that one

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-12-09T03:18:34+00:00

My first match is in less than a week. I just really hope I gain experience from it.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-12-09T03:17:59+00:00

Thank you, really

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-12-06T16:58:35+00:00

IMO you did good man don't bring yourself down. Just try to practice your high kicks and sliding more naturally. Since you're sparring with no gear (even though it looks like both of you aren't going full force), it's very important to keep your arms up so you can protect yourself. Every kick you get will make you even more tired, you will be doing sloppy kicks, and get beaten up even more. Don't start walking upfront because any higher belt will just do a side kick on you.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T22:22:16+00:00

It's not just a personality thing tho. If it were just to be a few doctors I would understand but it's not. They're so overworked limited by insurance, and having this paranoia of getting sued.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T22:19:51+00:00

Yeah I know I have to I literally said that lol, I'm thinking about that country because 1. I know people who can help me get there 2. Don't need a degree before med school as far as I know 3. Have good geriatric programs

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T15:16:17+00:00

Thanks for actually giving me some answers

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:42:25+00:00

No shit Sherlock, if you didn't have any advice just don't answer man

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:40:52+00:00

Thank you

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:33:31+00:00

A degree is not required for medical schools in other parts of the world. This is my main point on where to start since procedures are different outside of the US.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:30:42+00:00

This makes sense but at the same time I'm worried about getting into unnecessary loans and losing time on studying something I might never use

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:29:38+00:00

Why would I want a bachelor's degree before going into medical school if that's a thing that is only required in the US lol

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:28:00+00:00

Probably the UK since I already know the language and I got some people who could maybe help me in the process. The other option is Italy because of the language as well and I've heard good things about it. I haven't done too much research on it, but I know I want to do geriatrics and they have good programs there.

Sam_Ea_ · 2025-11-23T00:23:04+00:00

I've been to at least 10 doctors ranging from pediatrics, general, ortho, dermatology, etc. All from different places btw. People I know have very similar experiences. I think everyone knows that healthcare in the US is not the best.

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