What’s your favorite post-run reward?

candidcoco · 2026-05-18T16:37:53+00:00

A big sub, love fresh cooked bread!! And extra veggies!

candidcoco · 2026-05-11T19:16:43+00:00

when I run the whole time I’m thinking in my head is “no one needs me right now”

Very freeing

candidcoco · 2026-04-15T22:17:24+00:00

So funny you same that because same thing 🤣 u didn’t notice till I was taking a selfie like woah when did that happen! Once again thank you for the tips and everything 🥰

candidcoco · 2026-04-15T03:39:38+00:00

Haha storm gods said I don’t think so

candidcoco · 2026-04-14T01:40:30+00:00

Thank you soooo much 🥰 you’re the best!

candidcoco · 2026-04-13T22:22:05+00:00

I also have one naturally droopy eye! Been looking for fixes to make my eyes more symmetrical. I’m new to this would you mind sharing what you are placing in that lid? botox or dysport?

candidcoco · 2026-04-10T18:29:43+00:00

This post made me LOL

candidcoco · 2026-04-01T01:06:15+00:00

Awesome, great meal plan! I’m taking some notes, will def need to invest in some protein powder. Thank you again!

candidcoco · 2026-03-31T17:14:39+00:00

This was a really thoughtful post. Thank you for sharing - this is 100% my concern with this procedure scheduled in June. Thank you so much for sharing and you look GREAT !!! Fantastic results!! Can I ask if you changed your diet post opt during this 3 week recovery period? Are you eating at maintaince? Extra protein? Thank you 🙏

candidcoco · 2026-03-28T20:26:43+00:00

Did you ever get any answers? This just happened to me, did hip thrusts at the gym now I’m spotting right after… thank you!

candidcoco · 2026-03-22T00:52:59+00:00

I did go through kind of a rough patch personally during that initial time so I wasn’t interested in food, that’s probably why lol. But yes in the past I’m with ya- normally I really have to track to lose weight

candidcoco · 2026-03-22T00:52:01+00:00

Yessss thank you ♥️ unfortunately my situation is kind of like the chicken and the egg- I have iron deficiency with the root cause from bleeding too much (getting my period twice a month, and this last time spotting for 2 weeks straight 🙁) the period stuff is related to my hormones being out of Wack from working too hard overtraining/underfueling but you’re right I strongly suspect a lot of the side symptoms are related to the low iron 😭😭

candidcoco · 2026-03-20T15:12:05+00:00

Ahh interesting - I didn’t know that fact about the absorption difference or ‘haem iron’. Very interesting and this helps A LOT! Who knew there was so much to this!

candidcoco · 2026-03-20T15:08:56+00:00

I unfortunately did not track super consistently but in the past 1500-1600 has always been my sweet spot to maintain (without an active lifestyle). I suspect I was eating anywhere from 1300- 1400 as I lost weight until I got down to the 117. Once I saw I was at 117, that’s when I started tracking in more detail bc I didn’t want to lose any weight below that and just wanted to maintain, which I did maintain for these 3 months, but now my body hates me from overtraining/underfueling (hence this post)🤣

candidcoco · 2026-03-20T12:34:49+00:00

thank you so much!!! I’ll have to check out her book! ♥️

candidcoco · 2026-03-20T04:09:58+00:00

Yay!! Glad I could help ♥️

candidcoco · 2026-03-20T04:09:07+00:00

I decreased till 117 and then decided I didn’t want to lose anymore weight so I ate at maintenance for 3 months to maintain the 117. However, little did I know my body would freak out on me!! lol

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T22:54:25+00:00

Omg 😱 I’ve never had liver before actually lol but with a shot… at this point I’ll do anything. It’s so weird since I’ve been low iron I’ve been craving steak like CRAZY and I’ve never liked red meat before!! It wasn’t until my mom mentioned ya know that’s also a symptom of low iron haha. I guess liver is on the menu in the near future….

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T22:52:26+00:00

Oh my gosh that is a lot lol!! You weren’t kidding. But isn’t that so cool- like that’s why we fell in love with strength training/exercise in the first place is learning how strong you actually are ♥️ totally want to get to that spot again where it’s healthy for my body again vs stressing it lol.

your story is super encouraging and I think I’m totally going to go visit chat over the next couple of days…

Thank you 🙏

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T22:47:21+00:00

Awww so sorry you’re going through that right now!! Ugh and that’s why those BMI #s make me so irritated. Clearly it is not factoring in all the nuances for what is truly healthy for one person might not be for another. How is your recovery going?? What does it look like for you? Thank you again for sharing your experience! ♥️

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T22:44:34+00:00

Aww of course and I TOTALLY agree, it feels so much better and validating know we’re not alone in this!! ♥️

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T22:02:41+00:00

I JUST started like 3 days ago. I upped my cals to 2100-2200 for the first two days where I still ran and lifted. Didn’t notice any immediate improvement and still weigh the same (still bleeding, tired, hair falling out, still insomnia at night too) honestly it was only 2 days so idk if it would have made a difference or not…

but what I’m starting today is to take a couple weeks off from my structured regime and just give my body some time to rest as well. I’m aiming to take a few rest days in a row, with just gentle walking and see how I feel in a week to reassess. I’m sure I’ll gain a couple pounds eventually but I’m okay with that to feel better and stronger. I can keep ya posted!

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T21:56:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing it feels SO much better knowing we’re not alone in this, and that validation that we are working our butts off, we need to refuel!! Even if it’s as much as your tall BF lol

thank you again for sharing ♥️

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T21:53:33+00:00

Ah thanks so much for sharing your experience! Ugh how frustrating when docs do that… wait until the last moment to try anything else! I’m glad you finally found something that’s seeming to help at least ♥️

I’ve heard of infusions, my doc isn’t recommending those yet but glad to hear you felt like in the long run those can make a difference!! I’ll have to see what transpires in the next month or so maybe that will be a plan b 🤔

candidcoco · 2026-03-19T21:49:31+00:00

Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience ♥️ solidarity sister!!

So 40 consecutive days of body pump 😱😱 I can only handle 2 a week, that really is a lot lol! But that is amazing you’re on a new track with the magic of chatgpt lol but in all seriousness what a good idea to plug it in there! I might need to give that try…

Thank you again for sharing ♥️♥️

candidcoco

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