#it’s dexas now

[imobsessed123]

Hehehe yes naming my state after my husband

[spocksbedsidemanner]

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[jinglejanglemornings]

why did nobody care to inform me that i was not allowed to take antacids 24 hours before a DEXA scan until i showed up and had to reschedule because i took antacids. seems like an oversight to me

[darkmaga-returns]

Story at-a-glance

Osteoporosis affects millions, often silently until a fracture occurs. Risk factors include age, diet, activity level, hormones and certain medications. DEXA scans diagnose it, and doctors often prescribed drugs immediately after routine examinations

Calcium and vitamin D are crucial for bone health. Sunlight exposure boosts vitamin D, but caution is needed if linoleic acid intake is high. Magnesium and vitamin K2 also support bone mineral density

Protein, especially collagen, is essential for bone strength. Balancing collagen and meat intake is important, as excessive red meat negatively impacts bone mass. Bone broth from organic sources is recommended

Exercise strengthens bones through impact and resistance. Blood flow restriction training (KAATSU) improves bone density without lifting heavy weights, making it suitable for people with lower bone mineral density

Whole-body vibration therapy shows promise in increasing bone mineral density and reducing fracture risk, particularly in postmenopausal women and the elderly. It also offers cognitive benefits

[lindsayisfindingflow]

The update

Alright here’s that life update I threatened to post last week. The tl;dr version is that I am in a slightly different place in my life compared to the last time I posted (2020 to early 2021ish), but in many ways I feel like I’m in a similar place in my life as I was in my early 20s, and it’s made me miss posting on tumblr.

2021: this was a year with a lot of career growth for me - we were getting a lot of new projects, and I was able to join projects in roles that I had not previously filled before. Halfway through the year, I found out that we were being acquired by a much larger consulting firm. There were many benefits and drawbacks that came (and continue to come) from that. From a fitness perspective, I also trained for and completed my second Ironman (it was actually 2 years ago exactly today.) Shortly after that race, things got *very* busy at work.

2022: late 2021 to early 2022 was the most stressful period of my life with respect to work. There were times that I was working on 5-8 projects at once, and trying to be the project manager/primary contact on 3 at once. March/April 2022 was definitely a low point for me, and I was starting to get very burned out. Around this time I finally started rolling off of projects, but it took me until probably August/September to feel motivated by periods of stress instead of worn down/frustrated by them. This time period definitely took a toll on my fitness too. I completed a marathon in April (I think my mileage maxed out at 30, so I was likely operating off of old Ironman fitness), and I did a few summer triathlons too. In the Fall I trained for another marathon, but unfortunately had my first DNF due to knee pain from mile 13-18.

2023: This year has been much more manageable from a work perspective - I’ve been the project manager on one project, and have supported a handful of other projects/internal efforts to a lesser degree. This year has been even worse than the last in terms of fitness though, because I was dealing with hip pain from January through July. I started physical therapy for it in March, and did a PRP injection at the end of June. So far I’ve been doing well since ending PT, though I haven’t really had a chance to built my fitness back up.

So I guess that brings me to the present day - I want to figure out what fitness means for me in my 30s. I would love to get back to the level of fitness I had in my 20s, but I do think that I prioritized my level of fitness over other important areas of my life before, and I don’t want to do that again (or at the very least, I don’t want to do that for long periods of time). I don’t want to let my house to become an absolute wreck, and I want to make sure that I’m maintaining my joints/ligaments/bones so I can keep doing this for a long time. I actually got a dexa scan done last year, and between the results of that (I was in the 24th percentile) and my recent joint issues, I think strength training needs to be a priority, even if it’s not my favorite type of workout. I know being in your 30s doesn’t make you old, and many people reach peak fitness in their 30s, but I’m starting to realize that I need to do things differently now if I want to be one of those people.

[fatgirlgetsfitatlast]

March 2023 monthly summary

Well, fuck. I had this all typed out and somehow it went away! grrr... Try again...

I feel like I'm singing the same song as last month, scale stopped moving the last week or so of the month. So frustrating.

Goals I had for this month were:

Continue 16:8 intermittent fasting ✅ Some days longer, some shorter, but overall got this done.

Continue 7x a week workout, at least 30 minutes each. ❌ I fell off this wagon when I got food poisoning, broke my 80 day streak of working out, but I've been doing 5x a week. Going to try and get back to 7x a week though, at least 1/2 hr.

On 3 days a week, add in an additional workout to the day, to bring the time up to 1 hour. ❌ Didn't even try. Where has my motivation gone?

Continue Hip Opening challenge; restart it when it is done. Take progress pictures. ❌ Gave up on this for now. It was hurting my psoas muscle SO MUCH. I did see an LMT who did an amazing/surprising job of helping that. It's not 100% yet, but will see him again and then try this hip opening yoga again.

Evaluate ability to go back to walking on the beach after Dr. appointment March 7th ✅ I did evaluate, and no go. After wasting a month with freezing this plantar wart and that having ZERO EFFECT, he finally put acid on it. That had an effect! Huge, painful blister. I am HOPING this will actually kill that damn thing finally. I go back to dr next week.

Keep tracking food; keep carbs and calories within goals ✅ Except for one day on a family visit where i ate everything that was served, I have kept carbs and calories within goals. I also didn't fall into a sugar-binge after having that one day of indulgence, which is a pretty huge win.

TAXES!!! ✅❌ Well, I didn't actually get the taxes done, but I got everything READY to do them, so I'll have them done by the 15th, likely sooner. Counting it as a win.

Remember this is about HEALTH not just weight. Keep your blood sugar in check! ✅ I don't have a blood sugar monitor ... should I get one? IDK, I don't really want to stick one of those things on my arm, tbh. But I feel like the low/healthy carbs I'm eating are keeping it in check.

Don't give up. ✅ Have not given up.

Other things I did that weren't on the list:

Got Mammogram and Dexa bone scan. Still waiting on results. I am afraid the bone scan is going to show osteoporosis, in which case I need to get more serious about weight bearing exercise and strength training.

March 31st graphs:

What to do for April:

Seriously, get your taxes filed.

Continue 16:8 fasting and low carb eating.

If scale doesn't move, lower net carbs more (?)

7 days a week workout, minimum 1/2 hr a day.

Go back to walking when toe allows.

See LMT about hip/Psoas issue. Try hip opening challenge again when feasible.

Schedule colonoscopy.

Remember this is about HEALTH not just weight. Keep your blood sugar in check!

Don't give up.

[oldcoyote]

I’m so sorry you’re having weight loss issues, Ruin. Is your metabolism all messed up by any chance? Are you stressed? Do you sleep 8-9 hours a night? If yes to any of these, it could be why you’re not losing weight. Of course there could be a million reasons and you’ve been through a lot over the years, so I’m not going to say it’s definitely something.

so back in 2018-2019, i lost 100lbs, and as a result my metabolism slowed to a crawl - i know for certain, because i got a proper RMR (resting metabolic rate) test done when i got my DEXA body scan. it was shockingly bad, and it explained why i despite my progress and months and months of sticking to my plan, i couldn't lose any more than the first 100lbs

i spent the next 2 years rebuilding my metabolism, eating a little more each week carefully to help fix it and help it recover. i maintained my lowest weight despite the increased calories for all of 2020 and 2021. but last year, my weight skyrocketed again and i put 30lbs back on, which is absolutely devastating after i worked so hard to get it off

now, it's been a long time since i had the tests done and i'd need to get them done again to see where my metabolism is at now - but the place that did mine back then has closed, and most other places charge way too much and i can't really afford it. still, after literal years of increased calories and no dieting, my metabolism should be recovered by now

i sleep 7-8 hours a night every night without fail, always from 8-something-pm at night through to 4-something-am in the morning. i have the average amount of stress, but i'm not under terrible strain right now. with the VLCD i have just tried for the last three weeks, after so many years without dieting, the weight should be coming off steadily - but it's not. eating at such a high caloric deficit and not seeing any results is deeply worrying, and i have no idea what to do about it. i may just have to take different approach like keto or IF and see how i fare

thank you so much for the help and advice, love. it’s always great to have someone to talk to about things that are getting to me <3

[prachicmi]

The Global Body Fat Measurement Market is estimated to driven by Rising obesity

The Body Fat Measurement Market is a key component in fitness tracking and preventive healthcare. Comprising devices that measure body composition such as bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) scales, air displacement plethysmography equipment and other technologies, this market provides crucial insights into overall health and wellness. Advances in wireless connectivity are poised to further fuel growth in this space. Body Fat Measurement Market Growth devices help monitor weight management goals as well as assess risks related to diseases. Advances like bioimpedance analysis scales provide quick, portable measurements of body fat percentage alongside other metrics like BMI, bone mass and muscle mass. DEXA scans deliver highly accurate clinical measurements of body composition. Together, these tools help understand how weight relates to overall fitness and spot undiagnosed health issues. Growing awareness about preventive healthcare and focus on fitness is driving demand for such at-home and clinical tools. The Global Body Fat Measurement Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 751.2 Mn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.7% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the Body Fat Measurement Market are GE Healthcare, OMRON Healthcare India Pvt Ltd, Hologic, Inc., Garmin, Beurer UK Ltd., InBody Pvt. Ltd., Xiaomi, AccuFitness LLC, Bodystat Limited, The Diagnostic Medical Systems (DMS) Group, Fitbit, Inc., and Tanita Corporation. Body Fat Measurement Market Size and Trends in technological advancements are making devices more portable, affordable and connected. Integration of features like mobile apps and workout recommendations based on measurements are boosting usability. Market Trends Wireless connectivity: More devices now support Bluetooth and WiFi to sync measurements with apps and share reports with doctors. This fuels the shift to remote monitoring. Preventive healthcare: Utilizing measurement data proactively before diseases emerge is a key trend. This relies on frequent testing through convenient home devices. Market Opportunities Integration with virtual care: Partnering devices with telehealth and telemedicine solutions can facilitate real-time expert guidance based on body composition updates. Wellness programs: Collaborating with gyms, fitness centers and workplace wellness initiatives presents an opportunity to deploy connected solutions at scale for populations. Get more insights on, Body Fat Measurement Market

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[fraulein-ciano]

Got a DEXA scan today. Super disheartening... but now I have a picture of my skeleton, which is kind of cool. (Also my skeleton is badass; I've got bamf bone density apparently).

[cyanogen-miasma]

This is about Dexa's (https://www.tumblr.com/cyanogen-miasma/760449375772311552/sorry-i-turned-dexa-into-a-lizor?source=share) species, who were originally called Cryo-Cats back when I was fucking 12. I have to change that 1) because it sucks 2) because they aren't cats anymore, they are lizardy looking things

their new lore is that they are articifical silicon-based life created as an experiment by the Sapiovenators, who survived the K-Pg extinction and evolved into spohonts of their own. They can only live at the poles because the silicon compounds they are made of are really unstable and break down in temperate temperatures - hence 'Cryo'. So, there are two ways I could go about naming them, reference to their silicon basis, and reference to their icy habitat. Lorewise, I'm not sure they would have known that they were silicon-based before naming themselves, so Cryons makes more sense, but Silicians sounds nice, it rolls off the tongue, it feels slippery like ice. and I'm not fucking making a conlang for them, Astrodopteran is enough for me right now lol

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[lingchung-gratitude]

Feb 25, 2024

I am grateful for...

Tightness. My muscles feel tight. The scale weight has stayed relatively flat, but I think I might be recomping - gaining muscles and losing fat. I will know with my upcoming DEXA scan.

Instagram profile link. For years, I wasn't able to link my Instagram profile to my blog. The Tumblr link was flagged for some odd reason. Yesterday I tried again and it worked.

Depleting my frozen food stash. I am slowly working down my frozen food supply. My freezer is no longer overflowing.

Uber employee credit. I use the monthly credit to buy groceries. My grocery bill has dropped since working at Uber.

EQ bank GIC maturity. I can move my funds from EQ to Tangerine to take advantage of the temporary 6% interest promotion.

Understanding what the central nervous system does. After listening to the Mindpump guys reference CNS multiple times, I finally get it. Here's an example that I could relate to: if you get a poor night sleep, you can't lift as heavy. Your muscles have not shrunk overnight, but your central nervous system is shot so you can't activate your muscles to your potential. Viola! I get it now.

Hitting an income goal. I had a number in my head several years ago. When I received my T4 slip this week, I was utterly surprised. I hit it. It wasn't just simple income, there were RSUs involved so it's kind of cheating. But I'm still surprised to see the number.

[liquividawellnesscenter]

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Key Benefits of DEXA Body Scan:

Accurate Bone Density Assessment: DEXA is the gold standard for evaluating bone health. By measuring bone mineral density, it helps in the early detection of conditions like osteoporosis, allowing for proactive management and prevention of fractures.

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Visceral Fat Analysis: Understanding the distribution of visceral fat, the fat surrounding internal organs, is essential for assessing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. DEXA provides a detailed analysis of visceral fat, enabling proactive lifestyle adjustments.

Muscle Mass Evaluation: DEXA distinguishes between lean muscle mass and fat mass, offering a comprehensive view of body composition. This insight is valuable for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals working towards specific body composition goals.

Personalized Health Planning: Armed with precise data from a DEXA body scan, healthcare professionals and fitness experts can create personalized plans tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re focused on weight loss, muscle gain, or overall well-being, DEXA provides the foundation for targeted strategies.

[oldcoyote]

hey so weighing yourself every day is actually the inefficient way to do it. the scale will go up and down for lots of reasons: water weight, food in your stomach, hormones (which can be triggered by stress or exhaustion). weighing yourself like 3-4 times a week (and at the same time each time, preferably in the morning prior to eating) is more than enough. you dont have to make micro changes every day. look up a TDEE calculator, input your info, and use that to determine how much to eat daily. weight loss is a marathon babes, don’t sweat the small stuff

thank you for the advice! i can try to switch to every second day, but honestly i don't think it would make too much difference to what i'm doing now - and the micro changes help me a lot to keep on track!

also, online calculators are sadly useless for me - i've got a badly damaged BMR. according to online calculators at my size, height, and age, my base metabolic rate should be 2,108 calories per day. i've been properly tested (multiple DEXA scans and BMR tests) and my actual BMR is only 1,530, despite my size. if i followed online calculators i would be overeating nearly 600 calories per day and rapidly gaining weight. my new food plan of 200 calories every 3 hours has helped me maintain my 1,000 cal total, and i'm losing weight steadily, but if i'm not careful and i eat too much of the wrong thing it really messes with my numbers

the problem with weight loss being a marathon is that i am the kind of runner who has trouble every few steps. i really do have to keep focus on the small stuff, or i will snap my proverbial ankle and never make the finish line at all