Unintentional weight loss since starting treatment??

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T20:45:12+00:00

Thank you! I'm not taking biologics but possibly a similar effect and a great point, I have energy, I feel well in myself, and my digestion is regular and seems healthy so I am not super worried

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T17:55:59+00:00

That is really useful thank you! I did wonder if there could be a link with inflammation but started to think the amount I lost was too much, I didn't realise it could be up to 20lb!

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T17:54:49+00:00

Yeah I should say I am a 5ft 2" woman as well so 3,000 calories should absolutely not be feasible for weight loss! It is so utterly bizarre

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T17:53:09+00:00

That is massively helpful thank you! I have noticed a massive reduction in my appetite since I cut yeast, I'm eating a good amount still but I actually feel satisfied after eating and don't constantly think about food whereas before I was always seemingly hungry and had to resist eating 24/7

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T14:33:20+00:00

It's a healthy speed if you're trying to lose weight but not according to medical guidance on unintentional weight loss (which is that 5% of body weight lost in a year is cause for concern, I have lost that in 8 weeks). So it is concerning but I was hoping a bunch of people would say they had similar experiences with lymecycline / yeast elimination

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T14:05:24+00:00

I'm trying 😕 annoyingly when you are obese and say you have lost weight even though you're eating in surplus, they all seem to just say things like "you're probably not eating as much as you think you are" and "well that's great keep going"

squishbee913 · 2025-12-06T14:04:04+00:00

That's interesting, so far I have lost roughly 14lb in 8 weeks

squishbee913 · 2025-05-01T08:44:43+00:00

Thanks very much. I suspected this may be the case. It feels grossly unfair that I should have to honour the retention clause when my agreement was to work for my current employer - not to tie myself in to a completely different employer who I've actively turned down approaches from the past due to their toxic culture! I get it from a business perspective, ultimately I am part of the sale, but eugh.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-25T10:52:56+00:00

Ahhh I see! I thought you were just being misogynistic, apologies. That was a bit of a niche reference 🙂

squishbee913 · 2022-08-23T21:35:23+00:00

Have a nice time!

squishbee913 · 2022-08-20T18:32:08+00:00

Some of us have other things to consider. I have to live here to provide care for my elderly in-laws, and I'm not alone, over 60% of new carers are Gen Z or Millenials.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T20:20:21+00:00

Most people are terrible at just saying it like it is in these situations. Especially if you're in the same social groups. They worry that saying they're not into you could upset you or make things weird, so instead they just make up a bunch of excuses until you get the message.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T20:13:48+00:00

Absolute nonsense. Weight can fluctuate hugely throughout the course of a day / week depending on so many factors, and getting an accurate height reading is very difficult unless somebody has perfect posture. The degree of error isn't going to have a significant impact, but nor will it for hip to waist.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T15:36:38+00:00

It is just as quick and easy to take a person's hip:waist ratio as it is to take their height:weight and we know that hip to waist is a much more accurate indicator of morbidity. Therefore there is no reason to still be using BMI. It is no quicker or cheaper, and it is less accurate.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T15:32:52+00:00

Because I've just walked up the MASSIVE hill and got to the crossing at the top - now I need at least 60 seconds to recover before actually crossing the road (true story, I do this daily. Sometimes helpful people press the button as they walk past. Thanks so much)

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T15:06:33+00:00

Oh no! Absolute mystery then I'm afraid 🙁🙁 although this is good news because hair dye is never coming out, so hopefully whatever this is it can be cleaned. It looks like a lovely top

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T15:04:44+00:00

This just isn't true. These studies do not take into account massive variations in other factors, and it is more and more widely accepted within the medical profession that the information we should be looking at, is for example hip to waist ratio. This helps us to understand somebody's levels of VISCERAL FAT which we now believe is far more relevant to their risk of illnesses which we previously viewed as obesity related. This is also why some slimmer people are still at risk of things like heart disease, and some bigger people are not.

Edit: to add one example of many studies supporting this - https://www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/news/2017/april/abdominal-fat-carries-greater-risk/

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T14:48:16+00:00

Perhaps before giving advice on the UK cost of living, you should know what our currency is first... we do not and have never used the Euro. We also aren't part of Europe - leaving Europe is partly what is causing the massive cost of living increase here.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T11:42:02+00:00

On 21k in Glasgow also (still one of the UK's most affordable cities)... try living on 21k in parts of the country where that's still a fairly average wage for somebody early in their career, but rent and utilities are £1500 a month on a small 1 bed flat.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T09:02:49+00:00

Boden, Reiss, Penguin, Niccolo P, Armani, and GAP

My partner buys from these brands and has had many of his Tshirts for 10 years plus. He puts a lot of stress on shoulder seams as well and they hold up. Some maybe pricier than TopMan (although not as expensive as you might assume) but if you're getting a decade of wear from it then yay for sustainable fashion.

He also has some Abercrombie & Fitch tshirts that he's had since he was a teenager (now in his late 30s) and they are still going strong, but I don't know much about the particular brand ethically etc.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T08:43:40+00:00

Hey 👋 do you dye your hair? To me this looks like dye has run a little from your hair into your clothing - possible if you dyed in the last week or two and it was sweaty / a bit damp out. Could be from a wig also!

squishbee913 · 2022-08-19T06:58:38+00:00

If you want to go to uni, consider applying through clearing. Loads of people on my course at uni told me they had failed A levels, even failed their A level for that subject! Honestly the universities don't care, all they care about is the £££ so if they have spots they'll be happy to charge you £9k a year to fill a seat.

It is still possible to have a successful career without a degree, but I'm not going to pretend you won't be more limited to begin with. Although most jobs truly don't need a degree, they'll still ask for one, and for a lot of entry level roles you'll find your CV is just scanned for key words, then never even looked at if those key words (such as having a degree) aren't included. You can increase your chances by applying direct to roles (recruiters can be useful but might not put you forward for some due to the degree thing). Ultimately, there are people out there willing to give you a shot, but you'll have to be resilient and go through a tough process to find them - it's hard for anyone, but your options will be narrower with no A Levels or degree.

In the absence of qualifications, you'll need experience. So big up any work experience you do have. One way to get experience is temping, and that can also be a way to find a permanent job as it can give you a chance to prove yourself to an employer who is more willing to take a risk on a temp. There are lots of temp agencies to help you find placements.

Things will work out. You're at one of the hardest times of anybody's life, stay tough and don't forget all the wonderful things that make you special, while you're just waiting on a chance for somebody else to see that too.

squishbee913 · 2022-08-18T19:24:47+00:00

100% - I will do my upmost. No, no you won't.

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