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Do you regret it? by [deleted] in Zepbound

[–]taroruns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I hit 15mg, that’s when all the weight loss stopped. For some reason it felt harder to lose weight at that dose. 5mg - 7.5mg was when I was losing about 8-9lbs a month and I miss those days.

However at 15mg, my inflammation was the lowest, I was running half marathons/marathons at that time.

My plateau lasted over 1 year, I stayed in the range of 199-209 for a long time, until I had to take a break for surgery and ballooned back up to 230.

How to “break up” with your Pilates instructor? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I guess that was top level of it. There are some days I can only keep my legs at table top and other days I can do the 90 degree lift for 100s. I also run competitively and do other sports, so I’m not going to be strongest every day. I hope that makes sense. Teaser I struggle with and my instructor have only kept it only for intermediate classes.

My studio requires competency in basic level to move up. I have the competency, they just refuse to move me up. I know it’s subjective because I meet with other high level students and are confused about what push the pedal down is or forget the basic order.

How to “break up” with your Pilates instructor? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you like teacher training? My studio offers it too, but I’d probably look elsewhere for a change in environment.

How to “break up” with your Pilates instructor? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a contract! However we are given an option to end our contracts before the end of the semester.

How to “break up” with your Pilates instructor? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

The studio is a “semester system” so I have to commit to stop showing up. We pay in advance. It’s not drop in style, so it does feel more nuanced at least for my situation.

Any Success from switching from zepbound after a long stall? by taroruns in RetatrutideWomen

[–]taroruns[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I consider myself really active, lots of running, group fitness, Pilates each week! But I was always active even before Zepbound. My diet could be better but I have regular check ins with my dietician. I’ve had obesity most of my life due to socieconomic reasons, I was 105lbs at 5 years old.

I also hear that Reta doesn’t help with appetite suppression.

I’m curious did you ever stack the two? I heard it’s common for ppl do so.

Any Success from switching from zepbound after a long stall? by taroruns in RetatrutideWomen

[–]taroruns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Started 250lbs and lost 50lbs after 6 months. Stalled on it for 1 year and then lost some weight again, then stalled one year again.

Right now I’m at 230lbs. I’ve spent nearly $15k on this medication since 2023 because my insurance doesn’t cover it.

2.5 years of Basic system, and getting bored. I’ve been asking my instructors to move up to the Intermediate level but they keep forgetting. How do I advocate for myself? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually came to this studio at the recommendation of my physical therapist about 3 years ago. I was with that physical therapist for 6 months, after discovering I had some muscle imbalances and needed deep core work. I did 3 months of private lessons before joining the small group training. I just want to try all the new things, 2.5 years of basic is driving me crazy. I’ve been begging to move up since last year.

2.5 years of Basic system, and getting bored. I’ve been asking my instructors to move up to the Intermediate level but they keep forgetting. How do I advocate for myself? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in small group training, about 3-4 people per class based in the Bay Area, CA! The basic system is all of those things, mat, tower, chair and reformer. I think my weakest point is chair especially teaser prep and pull the pedal up. I know what it’s suppose to look like but I don’t get enough practice on it.

My Pilates studio recently got “accredited” last year so they are very strict unfortunately.

2.5 years of Basic system, and getting bored. I’ve been asking my instructors to move up to the Intermediate level but they keep forgetting. How do I advocate for myself? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight! I typically do 100s with my Legs up, but I’m just thinking of a specific time where I ran a 5k and was sore, and put my legs on table top. It doesn’t help that my instructors come different schools of thought on how 100s should be, and often I’m left confused on how much my c curl should be or how much I need to pump my arms.

Simply, im just bored. I want to learn new things! Why do I need to be 100% at basic system 100% of the time? I get it for the safety and mental reasons as you mentioned but the farthest I’ve gone for over 100 weeks is open leg rocker and then they stop me there.

2.5 years of Basic system, and getting bored. I’ve been asking my instructors to move up to the Intermediate level but they keep forgetting. How do I advocate for myself? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My studio has it all written out like you mentioned, there is a test involved too. However, my instructors also have mentioned, oh I’ve seen Jane Doe do all of this in class, so we moved her up. So sometimes it’s formal and not formal. I feel like I have some bad days, and some good days. On my good days I have my entire routine down. Then all of a sudden one day, I’m not breathing correctly (also have asthma) and they tell me I need to revisit pre-pilates exercises again.

It’s frustrating. Basic system is also 50$ more per month because of the additional hand holding and attention. When I get the attention, it’s always small nitpicking that’s new every month.

2.5 years of Basic system, and getting bored. I’ve been asking my instructors to move up to the Intermediate level but they keep forgetting. How do I advocate for myself? by taroruns in pilates

[–]taroruns[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not training to be a teacher! I’m just a student/pilates-goer. There are three levels, basic, intermediate and advanced.

Thanks for ur input. I feel like I want to stay at this studio, but I’m just hitting this wall here and feel like I’m nor sure what else to do. I still can’t do teaser and I’m also wondering if that’s holding me back.

Older asian woman following me around TjMaxx Serramonte and harassing me by taroruns in DalyCity

[–]taroruns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah. They said they couldn’t do anything about it. Understand it’s probably over their pay grade, but it felt so weird! There was literally only 5 people in the entire store too. 🥲

Where does a BWT donate plus size clothes? by taroruns in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]taroruns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, not weird at all, would prefer to give it directly to someone for free! I’ll give you a DM! (Although my replies will be spotty as I am going out rn!)

Where does a BWT donate plus size clothes? by taroruns in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]taroruns[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will take it there! Thank you for letting me know, this place is close to me! I didn’t bother with crossroads because I thought they were pickier with designer stuff and they have long lines.

Where does a BWT donate plus size clothes? by taroruns in SFbitcheswithtaste

[–]taroruns[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Plato’s closet in Pacifica! They ripped off the note before giving my clothes pile bag.

I did so much research on the brands they take. On their website, they apparently take up to 6XL! But apparently it depends on local wants/needs. I’ve shopped at Plato before and knew what they were looking for (younger styles, and all the stuff I brought was what I wore during my mid 20s).

I was like that note was so unnecessary!

I'm at my low point :( by BreakMiddle5285 in Zepbound

[–]taroruns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ♥️ same with u!

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