#which yoga is good for weight loss

[letsdiskuss6]

Yoga can be helpful for weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and regular physical activity. While yoga may not burn as many calories as high-intensity exercises like running or weightlifting, it can still be effective in supporting weight loss in several ways.

Firstly, yoga can help increase muscle tone and flexibility, which can boost metabolism and help burn calories more efficiently. Certain styles of yoga, such as power yoga or Ashtanga yoga, can also provide a more intense workout that can lead to weight loss.

Additionally, yoga can be a stress-reducing practice that can help manage stress-induced weight gain. Practicing yoga can help reduce stress hormones such as cortisol, which can cause weight gain and fat accumulation.

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Which Yoga is Best for Weight Loss?

Which Yoga is Best for Weight Loss? Yang Yoga styles, such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, and Power Yoga, are the best for weight loss due to their dynamic and physically demanding flows that can increase heart rate, improve strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, and induce sweating. These styles provide a challenging workout that can aid in weight loss efforts. Welcome to the world of…

[aquaglow]

fitness guide for Beginners & Lazy Girls 💫

DON'T START OFF TRYING TO FIX THE ISSUE WITH MONEY. if you're not an active person who enjoys exercise, you shouldn't be paying for a yearly sub to an expensive gym just because the new year sparkle made you feel like 2025 is your glow up year. this feeling will wear off and leave you with a sense of frustration and failure.

do start off with FINDING OUT WHAT KIND OF MOVEMENT MAKES YOU HAPPY and makes you come back for more. try out different things. dance, run, play a sport, swim, lift weights, do yoga, whatever it is, and really get the feel of what releases all those good chems on your brain.

TAKE IT VERY EASY AT FIRST. if you don't ever work out, there is literally no reason for you to be doing the most out of a sudden and trying to make up for lost time in one session. you will only harm your body and discourage yourself by feeling hurt. it takes a long time to get used to new movement. give your body time and take baby steps when you start.

LEARN ABOUT WHAT YOUR BODY IS AND WHAT IT CAN BE. if you don't know the first thing about your anatomy and your nutritional habits, you will fall into easy traps that take away motivation and harm your discipline. (for example, when you're overweight and you start dieting and working out, you'll likely lose a lot of weight in the first weeks, more than a normal weight person would; you need to know that, so that when your weight loss slows down, you'll understand that it's not due to you failing but a natural part of the process.)

SEPARATE YOUR HEALTH FROM YOUR APPEARANCE. fitness will improve both, but you have to have a very clear line separating them because they are not inclusive of one another. you can look gorgeous and be unhealthy, and you can be healthy and not look like your ideal self. it's very important to know which is which, and to always prioritize your health.

you don't have to do a lot (you actually can't do a lot at first like I said above) but JUST DOING WHATEVER IS NOT GONNA CUT IT either. no, doing one minute of exercise daily is not gonna bring about health or appearance benefits, no matter how hardcore that one minute feels like. you should aim for at least 30 minutes of focused and continuous physical activity, because that's how you get results but also it's how you build an actual routine.

always remember that YOU CAN CHANGE WHATEVER IS NOT WORKING FOR YOU, at any time, for whatever reason you decide. if working out in the middle of the afternoon is better for you than working out as soon as you wake up, go for it. if you suddenly realize that you're not a pilates princess but actually a muscle mommy, go for it. don't get stuck trying to follow one path forever, go with the flow. remember that this journey will change you, so it's normal that your methods will change too.

BE VERY HONEST ABOUT YOUR DIET, because you can't outrun your fork, especially if your fitness goal is to lose weight. yes, building muscle mass and using your energy expenditure on exercise will help, but it's your diet that determines whether your body is receiving more or less than it is giving away, and if you're in denial about how much or how healthy are your food decisions, then it will be really hard to balance it all out. I'm not saying you need to give up eating anything at all, but if you are in a position where your diet is harming your health and/or your appearance, then it is obvious that you will have to sacrifice something, whether cutting back on portions and frequency, whether it's actually cutting off some foods.

and finally, EMBRACE YOUR LAZINESS! embrace that you dislike working out and that it's not your thing! trust me, exercise is not something you have to love in order to do. if you have to treat it as a necessity rather than a hobby or a fun activity, so what? if you accept that you're never gonna be one of those "the gym is addictive!" people, and still you manage to work out and stay fit, it's only gonna feel thatuch more amazing to you, because you'll know you're doing something you need to do even though you don't want to do it. don't deny or fight against your nature, work with it!

GOOD LUCK, LITTLE STAR 💫

[lovelybunn]

conditioning .ㅤ- feat. soldier

warning(s): smut (under the cut), reader is afab, rough/hardcore, slight(?) degrading

author's note: happy fourth of july to my fellow americans! 🇺🇸🦅

The soldier's words pierce through the silence, echoing throughout the room. “Get your ass up, maggot! I know you can try harder than this!” You can feel his breath on the back of your neck as the timer in his hand continues to tick. You fucked up getting the intel, so now he's punishing you for causing “the whole teams’ loss.” (Everyone was doing poorly that day, you specifically weren't the only one to blame.) Right now the man has got you down in a plank position, making you sit there for 2 minutes straight. Your abs and knees have failed you, so inevitably, you collapsed, which is why the soldier is currently screaming at you at the moment.

"Don't you think this is a bit excessive?" you mutter weakly, your voice strained from the exertion. Every time you give out, he stops his timer. The soldier's response was immediate and unwavering. "Don't you dare question my discipline technique, private! This is nothing compared to what I could make you do.” This was enough to get you back on track since you had no interest in finding out whatever was worse than this in the soldier's book. You grit your teeth, your body trembling with fatigue as you get up to continue to hold the plank.

The soldier doesn't seem to care about your torment, however, and continues to yell at you and humiliate you in front of the rest of the team. “This isn't yoga class, cupcake! Get your ass out the air!” You wonder if this is some sort of power trip or if he just wants you to break down and beg for mercy. Either way, even from the corner of your eye, you can see that shit-eating sadistic smirk on the man's face.

The demoman lets out a loud, audible burp. His words are slurred as he speaks, “Ach, don't be so hard on the lad, they're fresh, Solly!” A loud crash is heard next as he stumbles off the bench, the medic and heavy swiftly catching him and carrying him off to his room. “Heavy thinks you shouldn't be so hard on alcohol, but we all know that won't happen.” All three men let out a hearty laugh as they exit the room, their shoulders slumped from the weight of their drunkard friend.

The scout saunters over next to the soldier in front of you, his sneering face looking down at you as he bends over to tilt your head up with his bat. The scout can't contain his laughter at your suffering, having been dominated at least three times less than you during the game, making it where he doesn't have to go through this. You scowl up at him, your body aching from the intense workout. The scout laughs, "Sucks to be a loser, huh? Wonder why Pauling even got you on this team—" His snarky remark is interrupted by the engineer, who yanks him by the ear and grumbles an agitated warning. "Get your ass on and mind your own business, boy. Come on," The engineer drags the scout out of the room, the younger man whining and yelling out retorts as they leave. The others have already left, leaving you and the soldier alone in the locker room.

Your head falls down to focus on the ground, silently hoping that you're at least halfway done. The soldier's piercing, silver-blue eyes look down at you, silently observing as he slowly circles around you. You can hear the rhythmic echo of his feet against the cool tile floor of the locker room. After a few moments, he finally speaks up, grunting out, "Twenty-five seconds." He comes to a stop and stands right in front of you, his eyes still fixed on your trembling, sweaty body.

You grunt out in relief, "Thank goodness!" You close your eyes and count down the remaining seconds in your head, feeling the burn in your muscles becoming more intense by the second. You force your spine to stay straight, your body begging for the torture to end. The soldier's voice thunders loudly in your ears:

"6...5...4...3...2...Time!”

You grunt out in triumph as you fall flat on the cold tile, its surface a stark contrast to the burning heat of your skin. Yet, the feeling of relief is quickly replaced by shock and discomfort when the soldier kicks you and forces you to get back up.

“Rise and shine, soldier! Stand tall and proud like the true powerful American you are!” he cries out, his voice filled with pride and patriotism. You groan and struggle to your feet, feeling exhausted and mildly irritated. You try to protest when he suddenly grabs you by the waist with a sudden burst of force, his hot lips pressing against yours in a passionate kiss. You gasp and freeze in place, struggling to understand what's happening. With your lips parted, he dominates your mouth with his tongue, tasting you with intense demand. After a few moments, he pulls away from you, grinning at your confused expression. “I like you. You're my favorite out of all these other maggots.” His smile widens into a smirk, sending a chill down your spine. “You've got a great body and strong grit. I like that.” Before you can even muster up a response, he turns you over to where your back is to him. He feels your skin flush pink, and he chuckles, the sound rough and rugged. “I wanna show you how much I like you, in one of the best ways I know how.”

Your body quivered as the soldier's rough hands knead and grope your form, moving and sliding lower with each passing moment until he reaches your aching core. His laugh is dark and seductive as his fingers slide underneath the hem of your underwear. Without warning, the soldier shoves two thick digits into your hot, tight little hole. “You're so fucking wet for me, private. You've always wanted to be my little slut, haven't you?” He growls against your ear. His other hand grabs a fistful of your breast, teasing your hardened nipple between his index finger and thumb.

You let out a startled yelp as the soldier's digits dig deeper inside you. Your walls can't help but to squeeze around him, his fingers curling inside you to pump in and halfway out as his thumb kneads at your clit roughly. You let out little squeaks and sighs of pleasure, unable to really form coherent words. The soldier growls low against your ear, “You're gonna cum already, huh?” His fingers pump harder, his thumb pressing firm against your clit. “Ya gotta toughen up, buttercup.” Your moans grow needier as your hips buck into his hand, begging for release. But, alas, just as quick as he came in, he pulls out, shoving his fingers into your mouth to force you to taste yourself. You whine in annoyance, but complying and reluctantly lapping up your own slick from his fingers. “Ah, just look at you,” He remarks, slowly pulling out his fingers from your mouth, saliva stretchy on them. “You're less of a fuck up when you do what I say.” The soldier smacks your ass, the hard sensation startling you.

“But I'm willing to bet I've already told you that.” You hear the shuffling of his belt coming undone and his pants falling to the floor from behind. The soldier's dick rests erect on your back, and you can tell that he's quite big. You swallow nervously. “You feel that, cupcake? That's what a true patriot feels like.” He coos, positioning himself between your legs.

The soldier bends you over against the lockers, watching as your slick streams down your trembling thighs. He laughs, slapping his hard cock against your backside. The soldier teases you, rubbing circles across your silt with the tip of his cock. “You fucking ready for this great American cock, princess?” He growls, his voice drenched with burning desire. You peer behind him, your eyes clouded with lust. “Yes,” you mew. With that, the soldier yanks a chunk of your hair back, not acknowledging your pained squeal as his cock hammers into your tight little cunt, “Fuck!” He roars.

The sound of your desperate cries mixed with the slap of skin against skin reverberates throughout the room, his hard thrusts leaving your ass red from his balls hitting at it. He abuses your cervix, pounding against your g-spot with ease and precision while his own grunts and curses flow out like a vulgar sea of pleasure.

He grips your torso with his arm, the joint flexing to keep you close to him as his hips snap rhythmically into your aching hole with vigor. You felt like you were on fire, dizzy from the rapture taking over your every sense. All you can do is cry out for more, your release nearing very close.

The soldier prys your jaw open with his free hand, forcing you to let out your shrill cry of pleasure, “Cum for your general, maggot!” Due to his order, shock waves wash over you as you squirt all over his length, your entire body twitching in ecstacy. He lets out one last battle cry as he hauls out his cock with an audible pop, “For The United States of America!” He hollers with all his might, his cum spewing all over your back and asscheeks in heavy loads.

With a bark of laughter, he quickly removes his white tank top, using it to wipe away the cum that drips down your heated skin. The cool fabric brushes against your lower half, and you shutter. Your knees buckle, and your hands scramble to hold onto the lockers for stability. Your entire body quivers with exhaustion, as he lifts you up off the ground, effortlessly carrying you bridal style in his arms. Through his bucket hat, you can see the glint in his eyes, filled with happiness, as his huge, toothy grin stretches across his face.

“You did good, kid. Real good.”

“You need to work on your stamina, though. Let's hit the shower, so we can do another rep of good ol’ fuckin’!” he says as he leads you out of the locker room, both of you almost fully undressed, your bodies red-hot from the ‘exercise.’ He walks with confidence, his head held high, towards his own shower, the smell of sex wafting off both of you.

[frownyalfred]

Completely off topic ? Ish but how do you meal prep? Followed for batfam but also love your gym and fitness talk? How exactly do you work out? I want to start going to the gym but I don't know how to get a membership and how to use all the machines?

I usually do meal prep Sunday nights. I prep a meal that can be used for lunch and/or dinner, and then some breakfast items I can grab and go with. I do a high protein meal prep so it takes some thought but I’ve gotten into a good groove the last few years.

Working out is a little trickier. I started out going maybe once a week, and slowly started going more over time to build a routine. Now it’s habit, since I like to get moving in some way every day. I do weightlifting with cardio days and yoga in between, though recently I’ve been doing more yoga since it’s lower impact.

Most gyms will do an intro/trial membership and will be happy to show you around! A lot of them also do intro to the machines as a free session, which I highly recommend. If you’re brave enough, you can also go up to people (in between sets) and ask them how the machine works — I’ve done this before, and usually they have good tips on form. And they might spot you!

I use the Strong app for keeping track of my lifts. It also has videos and diagrams of proper form with instructions. I track my food intake on a calorie app to try and optimize for my goals, but that can be triggering for some people.

If you’re afab, weightlifting especially is such a good habit to get into. You feel better, you feel stronger, and you aren’t as likely to get stuck in a weight loss/gain cycle. I lost 40+ lbs and countless inches around my waist and chest, but recently my focus has been more on what my body can do and what it looks like, and less on how much the scale reads. I eat the foods I like and have room for treats because you need to eat to fuel exercise! It’s so different from eating the tiniest possible and hitting cardio endlessly.

[chemicallady]

Heyyy, would you possibly be able to do a Noah Sebastian story that is like a brothers best friend dynamic? I live eat and breathe this stuff lol

I WANNA FEEL LOVE AGAIN

Couple: Noah Sebastian x Fem!Reader

Content Warning: slight mention of sexual intercorse. Nothing too deep, I'm saving it for next Chapters

Summary:  you're a real mess, your life is turning into a living hell, so your brother Matt convinces you to move in with him in LA and start working for the band he's taking care of

A/N: I dont wanna spoil to much in here, because... Well, you' ll see. English is not my native language and no one peer review this ff. It's gonna be a world of fun, I already know it!

Important! I don't know Noah or Matt or any of the real people portrayed un this story. This is fictional!

Enjoy then 😏

Ouch, I've lost myself again

You've always been around, unseen. Having a brother like Matt could be a blessing and a nightmare in equal parts. You were feeded with stories about gigs and musicians while grow up with your older brother, who is dear to you in a way that actually you cant explain. Matt as always been your twin flame even if you are younger than him. You grew up looking at him with a lot of respect and it broke your heart when he left Texas, moving to California. At the time you werent ready for the big change and your brother's friend were still a bit mysterious to you.

You were used to spend as much time as possible in his company, but with this fresh start for him, you just fell into the ordinary. Nothing against your life, by the way; your parents always supporting, best friends ready to drive you to the closer pub and deliver the best night possible, a lovely boyfriend who adored you in any meaning.

You loved the shit out of Shawn. He was your person, the one always there when you were in need. Your high school sweetheart. Maybe he wasnt your first kiss or your first fuck but he was the one who made you feel like it was worthy, living for someone else. The one who pushed you to improve yourself for your own sake, that helped you in finding a job for the local tattoo shop as a piercer when the school was over.

You did everything in your power to be the best girlfriend possible. You decoreted your shared flat in the warmest way possible. You turned down a good scholarship for that college in Montana, pissing your parents and brother for this lost opportunity. You gave up to your dream to be a writer because he had to stay in Texas and take care of his mom. You helped him through the loss, when she die.

But it wasn't enough.

You loved the shit out of Shawn and he loved you in return, but it wasn't enough.

Your relationship suffered a slow, agonizing death with multiple attempt of reanimation. Vacations togheter, a bigger flat, a cat.

Nothing compensate the distance between the two of you and he was the one brave enough to call it for a quit. You knew was gonna happen but it didn't hurt you less. Moving back to your parents, while quitting your job just to avoid to meet him everyday, took you to the bottom. Then the shutdown decided to kick you while you were already down, spending days in bed just listen music or watching anime whitout any chance to go out with your friends or for just a walk.

Everyone was really worried about you. You lose weight and that energy that always marked you.

And you stayed there, drowing in your own misery until Matt decided that enough was enough.

《 Pack your shit, you're moving in with me to LA. You're done making mom and pops that upset.》

The end of fall 2021 signed your rebirth. Matt found a bigger apartment for the two of you and Lucifurr, your vicious black cat which has an obsession in chewing cables and destroy everything paper made. You have always want to leave nearby the ocean and Malibu had a ton of opportunities to offer you. You started a yoga class the same week you moved, in order to make some new friends. Accoding to Matt, there are a lot of things to do around the band he is working with, Bad Omens.

You offer yourself as a merchgirl, but since you're a good writer an even better in tolerate people bullshit (you have to be karmatic, all the teens who came to get a piercing to the shop have always made a scene in front of needles), you could be perfect as a PR/assistant for the band. You remember them barely because someway somehow, these are the guys who steal all the time Matt has. Time that you never get.

You remember this four guys with long hair, basic metalheads, except for the drummer. You remember when you gave him the nostril after a show in 2015, maybe 16, and he took it like a champ whitout complaining. You remember the singer, this slenderman type of guy with beautiful long hair that looks like silk. You've never felt more envy of someone else hair like that. And also the other three guys were nice, especially Vincent. The only one who you can connect to a familiar face because you two got a nice conversation on tattoos when you visited Matt, three years ago.

They are nice.

You've heard stories about them at every phone call.

But still, thieves of precious moments that you want have again in your life again between you and your brother.

All the missing birthday, all the call postponed due to technical issues. He wasn't there to pick up your pieces when Shawn get a rid of you.

And Matt wasn't supposed to, but being selfish, you wish he was there.

But he is now and this is enough to bring the light back to your life. The long talks after dinner, movie nights, everything is back to the normal between you two since you moved and it's restoring.

With this wave of good mood, even if you havent forgotten Shawn yet, you enroll to gym, so you can work out after yoga.

And is in this specific place that you meet Eric.

The first time you caught him lurking at you you were running on the thremill.

There is something familiar in him but still, you dont know anyone in LA. You were the one who actually landed the first conctact with this new alien subject, so introvert to avoid your eyes.

《 Today is hot as hell, right?》

Talking about the weather is the easiest card to play. He smiled a bit shily to you before answering. 《 Don't tell me, I hate how hot is in here. Are you new? I've never seen you around》

《 I just moved in with my brother, actually. 》

《 You're a southie for sure. I like your accent.》

You giggle at his words, while he gets some confidence, passing a hand through this short hair. 《 you got me. You don't sound californian as well》.

《 Maybe because I'm not》. There was a moment in which he seemed to be doubtful, like he changed his mind and he didn't want actually to talk with you. He looked at you with a weird expression, like he realised something was off. 《 What's your name?》, he asked then, almost suspicious.

And then you lied. You rarely give your real name to strangers. A self defence mechanism for girls. 《 Vanessa. You?》

He looked more relaxed, 《 Eric.》

《 Nice to meet you Eric... Do you know a nice bar around? 》

《 Maybe I know a place 》 he reflected, smiling a bit malicious. He was definitely flirting. 《 Can offer you a beer or something? Just to welcome you in town.》

You are not ready for a new story yet, but after almost a year after you broke up with Shawn, you needed at least some human conctact. Eric was nice with you since the beginning. He invited you to this dive bar after the gym a couple of times, not far from your place. He paid for you a couple of cocktails while having a real nice Conversation. A superficial one, about the tattoos that covered him. About living in LA. You mentioned your brother a couple of times and he talked about his roomates and all the crazy things they have done during the pandemic.

He told you he is a Producer and you told him you're still unemployed.

One way or another, he got closer to you in a matter of days. And when he kissed you, you obliged and kiss him back. One thing leaded to another and the two of you ended fucking in the back of his SUV. And oh boy... you needed it so much. It was a quickie, but he seemed to be promising. His long fingers stimulated you untill you cried out for pleasure. His mounth divoured you inch by inch. And his cock....

He knew how to use it, let's say that.

After, he gave you his number and the two of you planned to see each other by the end of the week, at the gym, after your yoga class and his class of jujitsu....

The morning after you're fresh and relaxed like you weren't in months. Matt tends to be overprotective so you didn't told him about Eric while you were having breakfast. You need to know this guys deeply before accept that you know have a situationship. And your brother doesn't need to know about you screacting you itchies.

He has a hot temper when someone looks at his dear little sis.

After breakfast you got ready to meet the band again after almost three years.

《 I can't believe Vincent quitted. He was the nicest.》

Matt sighs while driving to the guys' house, mentally focused on the traffic. 《 youll see him when we'll be in Virginia, don't worry. 》

Your eyes slip on streets and houses, wards and parks but you still feel like You're in a new country. You don't know how much it will take to get used to California.

《 here we are》 , Matt says, parking. 《 let's refresh the rules.》

《 Oh c'mon, I'm not twelve anymore》

《 y/n 》

《 alright! I don't have to embarrass you while you're free to be mean on me. I don't have to embarrass myself talking shit just because I'm nervous and if the music sucks, I can't tell your precious Noah.》

《 You can do better but, more or less, that's it. Lets go. I need another coffe and maybe something sweet before start to film the music video. 》

It's so weird filming inside a house and not in a proper set but all this low budget bullshit are quite the normal for small bands, you think.

You have to be their assistant and eventually a PR- so Matt can stop to bitching on twitter all the time- and you know nothing about bands.

According to Matt, you're going to learn quick.

According to Matt. You know that he picked you up for the job so he can force you to write what he wants.

And continuing to bitch around through you.

The guitar player greets you at the door and introduces himself again as Jolly. The rest of the guys minus Noah are in the garage. It's marvelous how Orie, one of the guys who lives here, a director, reorganize the space with tubes and flashlight.

《 What's the name of the song, again? 》 you ask to Nick Folio, whos already youre favorite.

《 Artifical Suicide》 it's the answer, while he takes his place back behind the drums.

《So emo》 it's your honest observation that makes him laught. Matt looks at you in a way that if he could, you would be incinerated where you're standing. You're already embarrassing him.

Nice.

You regret nothing.

It's a lil sister job to make her brother in troubles, that's what pops always says.

Mike brings you a coffe that you accept with a smile, than tells everyone the news about the singer that is still not here.

A diva, of course. That's your first thought. Every singer is a natural diva.

《 He is still looking for the glove.》

《 He would lost his head if it wasn't attacked to his neck》 , a solid comment arrives from Ruffilo, immediatly followed by an annoyed reply from behind you.

《 I can ear you motherfucker. You are- what the fuck?》

You turn in time to face the famous singer and almost choke with the coffe.

《 Yo Noah, do you remember my sister, y/n?》

You see Noah turning pale for a second while trying to say something in return.

You're also speechless for a second, before putting your shit togheter so Matt wont finds out in the first five minutes. 《 Howdy! You... you cut your hair. Nice. I didn't know》

You didn't.

That's why was so easy for Noah to be Eric for almost a week. For a hook up with you. His best friend sister.

....Splendid.

You're fucked.

[coffeecatsandhealth]

1/7/25

I completed an at home workout. Woohoo!

Normally they're tough for me to convince myself to do them. I had to hype myself up first to get it done, but I did it because I want to see results. I'm trying to not solely let the semaglutide do the work. I want to get muscle tone, lose weight, slim down faster, and I want to reduce my chances of loose skin.

I did a boxing workout today from Laila Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.

The gym has been closed and classes have been canceled the last few days because of the snow. We finally had a snow come through it looks like, which took way longer than it should have. I'm hoping the gym will be open for classes tomorrow because I generally look forward to yoga. 🧘🏻‍♀️ 🕉

I had to move my in person doctor's appointment for GLP-1 to the 21st because of a meeting that I have that I need to attend at the time my appointment was originally scheduled. I'm glad I ordered the semaglutide online with the online doctor because I would have had to wait even longer. Once I get the tests done at the doctor's, I'm hoping my bloodwork qualifies me for a GLP-1 to be covered under my insurance. Here's hoping.

The semaglutide has given me a lot of hope. I've started tracking my calories and what I'm eating as of yesterday. Yesterday's entries were mostly guesses and I tried being better about my entries today so I hope they're more accurate. I feel like I can see a healthier, slimmer me inside and it's just waiting to get carved out. I haven't felt this much hope about weight loss in a long time. I'm hoping for the best and that the semaglutide really works. I'm trying to boost the results as much as I can reasonably handle.

I feel like I've been more mindful of my eating. I am trying to eat slower and savor my food and pay attention to the flavor and how things taste instead of just wolfing down food. I'm hoping that things work out. I'm really hopeful and I don't want to be disappointed. I'm setting my sights high along with my goals. I'm hoping I can try and lose about a lb a week if I'm lucky. We will see if that actually happens, but I'm trying to be positive and work with the medication instead of expecting it to do all of the work for me. Again, here's hoping. I just want to see the results and safely lose weight.

I took some measurements of my bust, hips and waist. I saw the old numbers in the Lose It app from a few years ago and it wasn't fun seeing how many inches I gained. But I have been weirdly more at peace about my body being at the size it is and I think it's because the semaglutide is making it feel like change is possible.

My current measurements are:

51" bust

47.5 waist

60" hips (at the absolute widest part including my butt)

I weighed in at 306.4 lbs today which is nice because I weighed in at 308.5 on Sunday. I know fluctuation is normal but seeing the number go down this week already feels good. I just hope it continues to go down for the most part.

I'm not doing additional measurements of other parts of my body at least not today because the amount of measuring for all body parts drives me batty. It makes me feel like I'm obsessing way too much so I feel like I'm just going to focus on the measurements that determine my dress size.

This is the most recent full size picture of me, I'm going to see me shrink this year. I just know it. I can feel it. 🙂 Don't mind the birthday hat. It was to celebrate seeing the Muppets. My sister got Elmo hats at Party City and we wore them for the exhibition.

All in all, I feel hopeful, and a bit rambly tbh with this post, but good change is on the way and I choose to stay positive as much as I can for now. I know I won't feel positive everyday, but at least I do today.

[honeytonedhottie]

so you're my only hope and i really wish for your advice. it's humiliating to say my story but i really need help. so i was misdiagnosed with schizofrenia (i 100% know i'm healthy) i need to lie that i have schizofrenia because my mother needs money. and here comes my desires : revision and desired age/grade level and maaany more. i have no responsibilities literally zero! the way i manifest is i walk around my room and viseualise, affirm and overall manifest which is fun but the thing is do you think i should build healthy day routine instead of just pacing around my room all day long? could you provide me a routine? thank you for help because yall are saving me for real. it could be even self care habits to do every day anything to avoid pacing around

thank you for coming to me 💗 and im so sorry about ur story. im so happy that you know the law because you deserve all of ur desires and more!! 💗

so to build a healthy routine and schedule for urself. doing so builds discipline. im gonna give u some healthy habits, a morning and evening routine, and resources for those things. a good place to start tho is making a weekly agenda that changes with the week, something to switch things up every week. just make one 💗💗💗

—healthy habits🩰⊹ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ♡̴ ⋆⁺₊⋆

♡ moving ur body/pilates - i personally do pilates and i recommend it to literally everybody. but the basic idea is to move around (and that does not mean pacing in ur bedroom) i mean get ur blood flowing and get moving. it doesn’t have to be pilates it can be running, a sport, dancing, yoga etc

here’s a link to one of the pilates workouts that i recommend if ur a beginner : 

♡ get a hobby - some hobby recommendations: if u are good at writing try poetry, try teaching urself how to draw or paint or sculpt, learn how to dance, learn how to play an instrument, learn a sport, learn languages, become a good cook, write stories, start a blog, learn to sew or crotchet, learn tech, read lots of books, watch/listen to lots of podcasts. literally just get busy 

♡ meditating and journaling - this is so good not only for ur mental health but it can also improve focus and keep u grounded. keep a journal or start meditating every day

here’s a link to a guided meditation for self love : 

♡ self care - i LOVE self care. literally practice self care every single day. take care of ur nails, skin, hair, lashes EVERYTHING. be super intentional with ur self care bcuz it tells our brains that we are worthy of effort and it’ll LITERALLY make u feel like a princess. 

♡ manifesting - you mentioned that u wanted to do some revision so something that i recommend for revising is using SATS. or state akin to sleep. once ur in state akin to sleep go back in ur mind and revise whatever u want. or just do SATS before bed every night. this is such a powerful manifesting tool

♡ sleep - aim to get between eight to ten hours of sleep a night. you’ll look better, feel better, and your physical and mental health will just skyrocket 

—morning🌸⊹ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ♡̴ ⋆⁺₊⋆

♡̴ first thing in the morning, fix ur bed 

♡ open the blinds/windows if the sun is out, this all depends on what time u wake up but if the sun isn’t out just skip this step 

♡ stretch for a couple minutes 

♡ write down at least three things that ur grateful for (don’t write down what u aren’t grateful for AT THAT MOMENT, literally just write down three things that ur grateful for right then and there) 

♡ brush ur teeth and use a tongue scraper 

♡ have a glass of water with some lemon slices 

♡ take a warm shower and moisturize 

♡ skincare routine 

♡ put on an outfit that makes u feel pretty 

♡ if u get nauseous when u eat breakfast then try eating something light, but if that doesn’t work then listen to ur body and just skip breakfast. if that’s not the case tho eat a balanced breakfast 

THEN GET TO WORK ON YOUR AGENDA THAT I MENTIONED IN THE BEGINNING<3 

—evening🍥⊹ ⋆⁺₊⋆ ♡̴ ⋆⁺₊⋆

♡ take a warm shower and moisturize 

♡ 30-60 minutes of self care and pampering 

♡ make a yummy dinner that’s nourishing 

♡ read for 20 minutes or watch something that enriches u 

♡ evening yoga 

♡ drink water 15 minutes before bed 

THEN GO TO SLEEP AND HAVE SWEET DREAMS <3 

this is just an idea, or a basic guideline to follow if u need it. customize it to ur specific needs and day-to-day life. im so excited for all ur desires to manifest cuz u deserve it! mwah 💗💗💗

[rachellaurengray]

50 Game-Changing Weight Loss Hacks You Need to Try in 2025

Ready to break free from old weight loss routines and try something fresh? These 50 unique and creative techniques will not only help you shed pounds but also make the process more enjoyable. From simple mindset shifts to innovative hacks, these methods are designed to fit seamlessly into your life. Feel inspired? Don’t forget to reblog and share with others who are ready to transform their health in 2025!

50 Weight Loss Techniques for 2025

Sleep-Induced Fat Loss – Optimize your sleep environment (cool room, no screens) to boost metabolism and fat-burning hormones.

Cold Exposure – Try cold showers or ice baths to activate brown fat, which burns calories for heat.

Mind Diet – Combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets for brain health and sustainable weight loss.

Wearable Fitness Tech – Use fitness trackers or smart clothing to monitor your body’s response and improve calorie burn.

Digital Detox Weight Loss – Go on a 3-day digital detox to reduce stress and avoid mindless snacking.

Mindful Cooking – Slow down and enjoy cooking as a ritual to improve portion control and satisfaction.

Gut Health Reset – Focus on fermented foods like kimchi and kombucha to enhance digestion and metabolism.

Daily Green Smoothie Ritual – Start your day with a low-calorie, nutrient-dense green smoothie.

Silent Walks – Take daily walks in nature without distractions to reduce stress and stay active.

Floatation Tank Sessions – Relax in a sensory deprivation tank to reduce stress and improve circulation.

Cook with Zero-Waste Ingredients – Use whole, fresh ingredients like beet greens and radish leaves to increase nutrition.

Lazy Workout Routine – Stretch or do gentle yoga while watching TV to increase movement throughout the day.

Sirtfood Diet – Focus on foods that activate sirtuins, fat-burning enzymes like kale, dark chocolate, and red wine.

Visualization-Based Exercise – Use mental imagery of workouts to improve physical performance and muscle activation.

Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss – Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep to help control hunger hormones and cravings.

Drink Herbal Teas with Fat-Burning Properties – Enjoy teas like green tea, ginger, and dandelion to support metabolism.

Mood-Food Ingredients – Cook with ingredients like turmeric and dark chocolate to reduce stress and curb emotional eating.

30-Day Fitness Adventure – Try something unconventional like virtual reality workouts or fitness scavenger hunts.

Plate Colors for Portion Control – Use smaller or colored plates to trick your brain into eating less.

Infrared Sauna Sessions – Detox and boost metabolism by spending time in an infrared sauna.

Dance While You Clean – Turn cleaning into a full-body workout by dancing while tidying up.

Good Fats Only Diet – Focus on healthy fats like avocado and nuts, cutting out trans fats.

Food Combos for Weight Loss – Pair protein with veggies or healthy carbs with fats for an optimized fat-burning meal.

Laughter Yoga – Laugh to burn calories and work your core with laughter yoga or by watching a funny show.

Ginger and Turmeric Detox Shots – Start your day with a turmeric, ginger, and lemon shot to boost metabolism.

Move Every Hour – Set a timer to move every hour for 5-10 minutes to keep your metabolism active.

Protein Timing – Spread your protein intake throughout the day to boost metabolism and curb hunger.

Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Weight Loss – Create a growth mindset focused on long-term health, not just weight.

Dry Brushing – Improve circulation and lymphatic drainage with dry brushing before showers.

Gratitude-Based Eating – Before meals, practice gratitude to enhance digestion and improve your relationship with food.

Guilt-Free Cheat Day – Have a planned cheat meal without guilt to prevent overeating later.

Cold-Plunge Showers – End your shower with a cold plunge to activate fat-burning and improve circulation.

Active Socializing – Plan active outings like hiking or biking instead of sedentary meet-ups.

Weekly "Clean-Up" Exercise – Combine fitness with giving back by joining park or beach clean-ups.

Track Emotional Eating Triggers – Keep a journal to understand when emotions trigger overeating and address them mindfully.

DIY Smoothie Bowls – Make nutrient-packed smoothie bowls with fruits, seeds, and nuts for breakfast.

Outdoor Adventure Groups – Join local hiking or biking groups to stay active and meet like-minded people.

Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress Relief – Incorporate adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola to manage stress and reduce cravings.

Breathing to Manage Hunger – Practice deep breathing or meditation to reduce cravings and manage hunger.

Handful Portion Control – Use your hands as a guide to portion sizes: protein (handful), veggies (fist), carbs (palm), fats (thumb).

Shinrin-Yoku (Nature Therapy) – Immerse yourself in nature to reduce stress and boost mental and physical health.

10-Day Plant-Based Challenge – Cut out animal products for 10 days to reduce calories and boost energy.

Electrolyte Hydration – Drink water with added electrolytes to improve hydration and support muscle recovery.

No Food After 8 PM – Set a cut-off time for eating to help your body fast overnight and burn fat.

Fasting Mimicking Diet – Try a modified fast with small meals that mimic fasting benefits for weight loss and cellular health.

Stress-Reduction Weight Loss – Use stress-reduction techniques like meditation or journaling to prevent emotional eating.

Non-Scale Victories – Track improvements like energy, sleep, and fitness to stay motivated beyond just the scale.

DIY Low-Calorie Snacks – Make your own healthy snacks like veggie chips or roasted chickpeas to control portions.

Pre-Dinner Walk – Take a 10-minute walk before dinner to improve digestion and reduce post-meal cravings.

Dance Every Day for 10 Minutes – Dance to your favorite music for 10 minutes to improve mood and burn calories.

Feel inspired? Share this list and help others make 2025 their healthiest year yet. Reblog and spread the word!

[flexfactory]

WAGING THE WAR ON AGING: Fitness Over 40

For most of us over 40, the inevitable and unavoidable realities of aging have already begun to make themselves known in a variety of ways. Random aches and pains, the formation of wrinkles here and there, those weird, super-long eyebrow hairs that seemingly sprout out of nowhere, all part of the “I’m Getting Older” starter pack. For many, these changes symbolize the end of an old era as it transitions into a newer, scarier era. An era where the realities of life and one’s own mortality begin to become more prominent thoughts in our everyday lives. An era where it becomes increasingly more evident that every decision we make as it pertains to our health, finances, romantic lives, and family, will inevitably affect our future lives, either in a beneficial or adverse way. Suddenly, the freedom of being able to “throw caution to the wind” no longer has a place in our important decision making. The “Over 40” crowd have a lot of changes to deal with, but it doesn’t have to be a super complicated process.

Though there is nothing wrong with utilizing fitness to achieve a fit and healthy body for the sake of vanity (looking good is one of the many perks of being in great shape), fitness over 40 can be used as a veritable anti-aging tool. With the right balance of healthy exercise and mindful eye on nutrition, one can extend their quality of life and comfortable physical existence well into their later years.

“Am I too old for any positive changes to make a difference? How old is too old?” Legitimate questions, indeed.

The reality, is that the hands of time never stop ticking. After 30, we begin to lose 3% to 8% of our muscle mass per decade (the most inactive people tend to lose more muscle than active folk). Once we reach 60, the rate of muscle loss naturally increases and generally happens at a much faster pace. This is a condition called sarcopenia, the age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. While we can’t stop Father Time in his tracks, exercise is certainly a way of grabbing the old man by the beard and slowing him down significantly. There’s no such thing as TOO old to begin a fitness journey, but because we’ll never be younger again than we are today, it would be advantageous to get started on a path towards a healthy, fit life sooner than later.

No matter our age in earthly years, whether it be 40 or 140, exercise can change overall health and longevity in miraculous ways. Being just a little more active today than you were yesterday and doing that consistently can have a profound effect on the trajectory of your future health.

Let’s take a look at some of the key components to being fit over 40:

STRENGTH TRAINING

Strength training helps counteract the effects of sarcopenia and significantly slows progressive muscle loss associated with the condition. Incorporating weight lifting, resistance band training, and bodyweight exercises can be tremendously beneficial.

CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE

Cardiovascular health is crucial for reducing the risk of heart disease, which becomes more prevalent with age. Activities such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming can vastly improve heart health and endurance.

FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE

Flexibility and balance exercises help to prevent injuries and overall health. Yoga, Pilates, and stretching routines are excellent for ensuring we remain flexible and mobile.

CONSISTENCY AND MODERATION

Consistency is the key to any fitness regimen. It’s important to find a routine that fits into your lifestyle and can be maintained long-term. Moderation is also crucial to avoid overtraining and injuries.

Though the notion that you “have to change the way you train when you get older” is often repeated, this is absolutely not the case, you do not have to change the way you train as you age. The principals of resistance training remain exactly the same no matter how old you are. The thing that does change while training in your later years is that you must be more conscientious when mitigating risks while lifting. You can’t get away with overloading the bar and swinging weight around recklessly like you did when you were 20. The risk of injury does increase with age, so proper form and loading is paramount for lifting. That said, your training doesn’t have to be overhauled just because you’ve hit middle age or older.

So, we know that there isn’t an age limit or expiry date on being fit and healthy, and we know some of the main components for utilizing fitness to add health and longevity to your life, but what are some the benefits to getting fit and staying fit after 40?

Let’s go through a few:

IMPROVED PHYSICAL HEALTH

Regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic issues like hypertension, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and reduces the risk of osteoporosis by improving bone density.

MENTAL WELL-BEING

Exercise has been shown to improve mood, enhance cognitive function, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Staying active can lead to a better quality of life and increased longevity.

ENHANCE MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE

Maintaining strength, balance, and flexibility helps older adults stay mobile and independent, reducing the risk of falls and other related injuries.

The list of positive benefits that come from being fit after 40 is obviously much larger than the handful that were listed, and to top it off, the downsides are few. One doesn’t have to LIVE in the gym to be fit and healthy. As little as 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week is enough to make notable changes in your life. For those that are about to say “I just don’t have the time”, that’s only 1.5 hours out of a 168 hour week! Almost anyone can find an hour and a half per week to spare, and for that little amount of time, the reward outweighs the sacrifice by a metric ton.

Everyone deserves a long, comfortable, and happy life, and your loved ones deserve to have you around for as long as possible. We all want to win the war on aging, so It is our responsibility to ensure that, as we get older, we start living life more “strategically”, and there is no better strategy than focusing on your fitness and health.

Lift hard, lift often, eat well, and enjoy life!

[pleaseeeimjustagirl]

It Girls Ramadan Guide

Hey babesss I am soooo excited Ramadan officially starts this week and I wanted to post a Ramadan guide for my fellow Muslim girliesss if you aren’t Muslim but are participating in Ramadan this is a good guide for you as well.

Setting Intentions

♡ Before Ramadan starts set your intentions. What do you want to improve on this Ramadan? What charities do you want to donate to? Even if you aren’t able to reach all the goals you set Allah rewards us based on our genuine intentions.

♡ Journaling. I highly recommend journaling your intentions and your experience this Ramadan. Keep track of your mood, as well as your Quran readings, and prayers. I will link a Quran Journal as well as a 30-Day Ramadan Journal  Ramadan Legacy Planner.

♡ Vision Board. I’ve seen some girls online recommend creating a Ramadan vision board and I agree! Create a vision board using Canva and Pinterest, or you can use a poster board and magazine. This will help you see your goals not just read them. Place your vision board where you can see it so you're reminded of your goals daily.

Nutrition 

Suhoor

♡ Eat a balanced suhoor meal. Eat a meal high in protein, protein takes a while to be broken down so it’ll help you at the beginning of the day. Eat carbs and fats you will need as much energy as the average hours we fast during Ramadan are 12 to 18 hours depending on where you are.

♡ Drink water. One of the things I struggle with every Ramadan is my water intake. Try to drink at least two 16oz bottles of water during Suhoor. Hydration is super important you don't want to pass out due to severe dehydration.

♡ Drink electrolytes. Drinking electrolytes is very beneficial before fasting they help your body retain water while you are fasting. Do not overdo your electrolyte intake because too much sodium is bad.

Iftar

♡ Do not overdo it. I know going a long period without food can make you want to eat everything in sight but it is important to eat a well-balanced nutritious meal after fasting. When you overeat this may cause indigestion and other stomach issues.

♡ Avoid eating too much fried, salty, and high-sugar foods. Moderation is key I know during Ramadan my mom makes all of our favorite Ghanaian dishes and they aren't the most healthy options. That doesn't mean you shouldn't eat them or avoid them you can eat them but in moderation. Eating too much of these foods in the moment may feel good because they cause us to release feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin but they can make fasting the next day very difficult.

♡ Eat whole foods. The best food to break your fast with is fruit! Specifically, a date to begin with and then other fruits like pineapple, watermelon, oranges, strawberries, mango, and other fruits you like. I would recommend you eat more water-based fruits to hydrate your body.

♡ Drink water. I mention this twice because it is very important that after you break your fast you drink water make it a goal of yours to have six to eight glasses of water daily.

Movement

♡ Create a Ramadan workout plan. I know a lot of us girliesss are on weight loss journeys and we want to be snatched before the summer but we also don't want to stress out our bodies while fasting and exerting needed energy. Create a workout plan that starts low and goes slow. Limit intense cardio, and train at a lower intensity, if you lift try to lift heavy before suhoor which means you’ll need to wake up earlier. If you prefer to workout after Iftar break your fast with something light so that your stomach won’t feel so heavy when you workout.

♡ Walking. I recommend getting in sedentary movement throughout the day, so instead of taking the bus walk if where you're going isn't that far. Walking is beneficial for so many reasons I’ll link this article.

♡ Yoga and Pilates. I love both of these exercises they are perfect for my girlies who are fasting. Pilates especially is perfect it is very low and slow in movements but still gives you amazing results. Yoga is perfect for relaxing especially if you deal with anxiety, sore muscles, back problems, and trouble sleeping I recommend trying yoga.

Increase Your Iman

♡ Prioritize Prayer. Make sure to pray all five of your daily prayers and do them on time try your best to not delay your prayers unless you have to.

♡ Read Quran. Some of you might be hafiz of the Quran and I know it is common for hafiz to try and finish the Quran from start to finish during Ramadan so maybe you can make that a goal if you are a hafiz. For my girlies who are like me and haven’t finished the Quran but Insha Allah we will! I recommend trying to read at least 10 verses of the Quran daily that's better than not reading it at all.

♡ Watch Islamic Lectures. I recommend spending your time online watching Islamic lectures like Omar Suleiman, Mohammed Hoblos, Mufti Menk, Dr. Sh. Haifa Younis, Akhi Ayman (he is perfect for younger men), and many other amazing lecturers. My favorites are Omar Suleiman and Mufti Menk they explain Islam in such a beautiful way and spread the message perfectly.

♡ Charity. This month is the best month to give to those in need. You can donate to many organizations, and help send aid to Gaza/Congo/Sudan, create a fundraiser for your local masjid in need, feed another fasting person, help prepare Iftar at home, and so much more. Charity not only blesses us with good deeds but there have been studies proving random acts of kindness are good for our mental health we produce dopamine when we donate or help others. 

♡ Pray Tahajjud. I swearrrr if you have anything you desire in this life this is the best prayer you need to pray! Allah is closest to the earth during the last third of the night and he is there to listen to our dua’s and repentance. You can only pray Tahajjuud after you sleep. Tahajjud is hard to catch because it involves having to leave our sleep for the sake of Allah. One Mallam explained Tahajjud so beautifully he said “Tahajjud is like a personal invitation from Allah Not everyone can get in most people are asleep during that time.” If you have anything you want badly pray Tahajjud for it, especially during this holy month.  So try your best to wake up an hour or two before the fajr prayer and pray Tahajjuud I will link a video on the benefits and how to pray Tahajjud for those who don’t know how.

These are a few tips for my girliesss I hope Ramadan is a blessed month for all of us! Thank you for all the support babes! we are getting close to 500 followers!!!

[ovaruling]

hey girl! happy to—the buccal fat removal was pretty simple compared to the other surgeries, but it was still very painful. as i understand it, the surgeon made incisions on the inside of both of my cheeks, and entered that way, and sucked out the “buccal fat yolk,” as he called it. he explained to me that there’s a pouch of fat there that is yolk-like, and does not usually disappear, even with dramatic weight loss, except in cases of extreme malnutrition where there is no reserve left. that’s how he put it, anyway.

so, he essentially stabbed inside my cheeks through up where the “cheek fat” was, just under my cheekbones, and sucked the fat through those incisions and stitched them from the inside. it was, as i said, extremely painful, and eating and drinking was very difficult for a long time. the scars are inside my cheeks and i can still feel them if i run my tongue over them.

the entire cheek area on both sides, inside and out, is mostly numb. sort of like… when Novocain has started to wear off at the dentist.

but i get sudden, electrifying wallops of pain where the buccal fat used to be at completely random times. i get at least one or two a day. it is pretty agonizing, ngl. it feels like instantaneous nerve pain, if you’ve ever had a dentist nick a nerve on a sensitive tooth. it runs through the cheek into my sinuses and down into my gums and it takes my breath away. when these episodes first started happening i genuinely thought i was having a stroke.

i get a lot of migraines now (brow and temple) and my jaw sits really uncomfortably—i’m always having to bite my inner cheeks or suck my cheeks in manually, or else they become fatigued.

a good experiment is—try to hold your mouth open as long as you can. just—open like a crocodile. as wide as you can go, until your cheeks reach the utmost point of fatigue. that’s what it feels like all the time if i try to relax my face—unless i am constantly drawing in my cheeks or making a “duck face,” my cheeks feel fatigued. i don’t know why—maybe they’re strained without the fat there to support them. collapsing, i guess.

it’s really uncomfortable tbh. i’ve gotten used to it, but it sucks.

and it just looks weird as hell too. all it did was age me and make me look dehydrated and starved.

ykw, i guess it really has affected how i do everything with my mouth and facial expressions. they all had to change in some way to accommodate the new “dimensions.” i wish i could show a before and after pic, bc i had a ton of nice healthy buccal fat and now i just look soooo hollowed out and honestly i look so bad lol. i smile differently, i make all my expressions differently. what feels “natural” is kind of weird—cheeks sucked in manually, or lips sucked into my mouth manually. biting of upper and lower lips into the mouth. just… a constant need to draw the face inward to relieve the cheek fatigue.

which leads me to say that once again there does not seem to be a resting position for my face anymore. it’s a neverending strain on the cheek muscles. maybe that’ll change over time—or maybe i’ll strengthen the cheek muscles with facial yoga, idk. but for now it’s a constant nagging need to keep my cheeks sucked in or my lips drawn into my mouth, like this…

…so that they’re supported in some way from the fatigue. idk, it’s really weird. hate it.

the sudden pains are pretty bad too esp bc i never know when they’ll happen. there’s no trigger, really, but i have noticed that cold or hot drinks/foods mean they’ll happen within the half hour. the worst is when they happen WHILE i’m drinking hot coffee or am mid-chew in food. i’ve almost choked a few times that way, lol. super annoying.

that’s all i can think of for now! hopefully that helps a bit. please feel free to ask any specific questions i didn’t answer!

[welllivefit]

How Regular Exercise Reduces the Risk of Diabetes

Diabetes is a significant health concern affecting millions globally, but the good news is that regular exercise can play a pivotal role in reducing the risk of developing this chronic condition. Regular physical activity is beneficial not only for weight management and cardiovascular health but also for blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity. In this article, we will explore how regular exercise helps reduce the risk of diabetes and provide tips for incorporating exercise into your daily routine.

Understanding Diabetes and Its Risk Factors

Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin. This leads to elevated blood sugar levels, which can cause serious health complications over time. Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and a family history of diabetes.

The Role of Exercise in Diabetes Prevention

Improves Insulin Sensitivity: Regular exercise helps improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin. When you exercise, your muscles use more glucose, reducing blood sugar levels. Over time, this increased glucose uptake by muscles makes your body more responsive to insulin, thereby reducing the risk of insulin resistance.

Helps with Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in preventing diabetes. Exercise helps burn calories, build muscle, and reduce body fat. Even modest weight loss can have a significant impact on reducing diabetes risk. For individuals who are overweight or obese, losing 5-10% of body weight can greatly improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.

Regulates Blood Sugar Levels: Physical activity helps regulate blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose into muscle cells. Both aerobic exercises, such as walking, running, and swimming, and resistance training, such as weightlifting, are effective in managing blood sugar levels. Regular exercise also helps to stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the day, reducing the risk of spikes and crashes.

Reduces Visceral Fat: Visceral fat, the fat stored around internal organs, is strongly linked to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise helps reduce visceral fat, improving overall metabolic health and lowering diabetes risk.

Enhances Cardiovascular Health: People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Regular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications.

Types of Exercise for Diabetes Prevention

Aerobic Exercise: Activities like brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming, and dancing increase your heart rate and help burn calories. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

Resistance Training: Strength training exercises, such as weightlifting, bodyweight exercises (e.g., push-ups, squats), and resistance band workouts, help build muscle mass and improve insulin sensitivity. Incorporate resistance training at least two days a week.

Flexibility and Balance Exercises: Activities like yoga and tai chi enhance flexibility and balance, reducing the risk of injuries and improving overall physical fitness. These exercises also promote relaxation and stress management, which are important for diabetes prevention.

Tips for Incorporating Exercise into Your Routine

Start Slow: If you’re new to exercise, start with small, manageable goals. Gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts as your fitness level improves.

Find Activities You Enjoy: Choose exercises that you enjoy to make it easier to stick with your routine. Whether it’s dancing, hiking, or playing a sport, enjoyment will keep you motivated.

Make It a Habit: Consistency is key. Schedule regular workout sessions and treat them as non-negotiable appointments.

Stay Active Throughout the Day: Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine by taking the stairs, walking during breaks, or cycling to work.

Monitor Progress: Keep track of your workouts and progress. Celebrate milestones to stay motivated.

Conclusion

Regular exercise is a powerful tool in reducing the risk of diabetes. By improving insulin sensitivity, aiding in weight management, regulating blood sugar levels, reducing visceral fat, and enhancing cardiovascular health, physical activity provides a comprehensive approach to diabetes prevention. Start incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine today to enjoy its numerous health benefits and significantly reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

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[curlygrant44]

Given the way he spent half the night praying to the porcelain god, Curly's surprised he wakes up feeling as good as he does -- although of course coffee will help.

...or it would. He remembers as he starts to pour himself a mug that he might have an ulcer, and coffee, especially the crap they have on the ship, would do him no favors.

He sighs, and finishes pouring the second mug, passing it over to Jim. He'll drink it, even if he gives Curly a confused look, and it means not wasting it which they both feel pretty strongly about after the leanness of their college years.

"Stomach's acting up again," he mumbles as explanation, running a hand through his hair. "I'm sure it's only stress."

Only. As if stress couldn't do plenty else to the body...he's starting to worry that he might actually have to deal with hair loss and other issues, with enough time; it's not insurmountable, but his vanity is already taking a hit from the way he's been bloated lately, likely also from the stress. Curly's halfway convinced he's actually put on weight, although he can't really prove that up here.

Artificial gravity doesn't give consistent enough readings on a scale due to its fluctuations so the best they would be able to do is an approximation and since his clothes still fit alright, even if he has had to loosen his belt a notch (or sometimes two, a thing he hates to admit to even himself), it's unlikely that there's going to be enough change for the readings to be conclusive.

Yeah...he'd better go talk to Anya soon. Ulcers aren't any fun to deal with and if he ignores it long enough, it might become a seriously painful issue. Of course, up here he does have a way out if he really needs it, but...

...well, he's got plenty of reasons to save that as a last resort now. Even the idea of having a convenient way to avoid the consequences of getting a bit too cozy with his lovers a bit too often is less appealing now than it was, Curly starting to feel once again like maybe caution is the better choice to begin with. It should be pretty safe now -- but he doesn't actually want to be touched, the way he's been feeling lately.

Sometimes he's desperate to be held, but the second Jim tries for anything more than a kiss on the forehead he wants to crawl out of his own skin, and he can't begin to figure out why. Maybe it's just lingering effects from those dreams, or maybe it's his constant worries about what's going on with James' crew and the possible threat Grant poses, but Curly feels...odd, lately.

He should probably do more yoga. He's been slacking lately, not exercising every day like he used to, and there's every chance that's responsible for the changes as well. Stress needs to be worked out of the body with motion, after all, he's always been a firm believer in that.

He's just tired, these days. The body does contrary things like that so often, and while he used to get through it alright, it seems like age is finally catching up with him. Even his joints are more sore lately, especially his back and hips...but, well, can he say he's surprised, when he hasn't been stretching them out like he used to? Jimmy complained about it before and he told him to do more stretches, so he should take his own advice.

Whatever his issues are, though, he'd better figure it out and come up with a game plan before saying anything to Sunshine or James -- because if there's any two people on the ship more prone to worrying than him, it's the two of them. As much as he loves them both, and he does, Curly knows that it wouldn't be fair to give them something to worry over without assuring them that he's got a solution in the works.

There's so much he has to tell them that he can't fix, so if there's something he can...he's damn well going to do it. For them, if not for himself.

And for the future that he hopes to have, with them and Jim and June and Jimmy...

[astrojaxsaga]

Long Time No See...

Happy new year ! New year's is my favorite holiday if I'm honest. Christmas and Thanksgiving tend to be overblown and very materialistic in my family and so I've never been particularly fond of them. But New Years is all about goal-setting and looking ahead to the future, and making plans, while also appreciating the good things from the year prior.

In 2024, I did a lot (although at times it didn't feel like it). I went abroad for 3 weeks to the UK and Ireland. I went to Italy with my husband for his best friend's wedding. I turned 30 and started my astrophysics/ocean tattoo sleeve. I was interviewed for an article in my local news about the Rubin Observatory and what I hope to use its data for. I applied for 11 post-doc positions and fellowships; I've already had an interview that went really well for one in Copenhagen, I have a good shot of getting an offer from Edinburgh, I have been shortlisted for MIT in Boston, and I have a strong application for a fellowship at UW in Seattle. I think that there is a good shot I will at least have some options available to me.(:

Some of my Resolutions are fitness-based, but a lot of them are for general well-being. I really want to try to knit a sweater this year. I want to wrap up my professional website (which I started last winter break and haven't gotten back to since, lol). I want to make a list of things I should do and see on the Island before we leave Victoria in the Fall. I'd like to get back to getting up early in the morning to have an hour or two to myself, and get back into journaling at night.

Besides these, I have some general fitness/diet-type goals for January. For one, I wasn't drinking much at all while applying for jobs, but after Thanksgiving I stopped being mindful about it, and I definitely drank more than I should have during Christmas break. So I am doing dry January. It's good enough timing too, because I do have weight-loss related goals and need to remind myself how good it feels to see the scale decrease. I haven't used a scale in a long time because it wasn't really important to my goals, but before we move in the Fall I wan't to feel healthier and better in my clothes. The second part of this January goal is that I have decided to kick-start the weight loss with a month of keto dieting, which I have done before and had good results with. The hardest part about keto is not eating fruit, but I am also trying to be cost-effective and eat veggies that are in-season now anyways, so it's not the worst to put it on the back burner for a bit. The last part of this January goal is 30 days of yoga, which is a good activity that I can do while still being very low-carb. You do not want to push your body when in keto.

Once I get through 4 weeks of yoga, no drinking, and a keto diet, I'll transition slowly to higher carbs and try to add back in weightlifting (possibly running 1x a week so I can maintain my cardio, but I will take it easy at first to adjust). The point of this combined method is to hopefully lose ~12 lbs in a relatively short time to motivate myself (this happened last time and I was about the same weight), and then I can focus on doing basically a cutting diet to lean down and maintain muscle. Especially after a month of keto, I think it will be possible to keep my meals high in protein and lower in carbs, which I usually struggle with because I do drink alcohol weekly, and often to excess. But I think this period of isolation with job apps has really helped me reframe where I want to put my energy these days.

It's the 4th now which means I've been doing keto for 4 days, and I've had decent success so far. A big benefit of keto for me is that I am not usually craving anything and I don't really eat unless I'm hungry. Also there weirdly seems to be a part of low-carb that enhances my focus ? I am not sure what that is. (Food sleepies due to carbs I understand, but I don't understand additional focus...)

Anyways, I will post some meals if they look delicious enough in the coming weeks. My SW for 2024 is 190 lbs and I am currently at 187 (water weight). We will see how this changes by next week.

[angria]

Survived the week of zero structure or socialization

Current nail color: white gloss

Have a new scent plug in for my apartment and LOVE it (unfortunately named Football Season from Bath and Body Works 😂)

Starting my advanced macro placement on Tuesday at the community health center. Nervous, but mostly excited.

Ordered a cheap version of a sunrise alarm clock. I have so much trouble getting up in the morning, especially when it is still completely dark out. I usually wake up with the sun, so hopefully this helps.

Looking forward to reading the books I got for Christmas: Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo and The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin (both YA, both have TWings)

My hair looked so good today, which is always a gamble with curly hair. I started losing my hair again over the summer into fall because of all the stress and it's been feeling so thin. After making progress from my previous hair loss while on the Wellbutrin. The hair loss has slowed down the past month at least. Today it actually looked fuller.

Hoping to build back my daily routine of lifting weights, which I started again last night. It did make a difference with arm strength, particularly when doing yoga. But, fell out of habit when I stopped yoga. Which I also want to get back to this year.