Discussions from Fitness and Health

To anyone who has gotten off their birth control pill and got acne from doing so-- how long did it take after stopping the pill for the acne to start? I was reading it peaks at the worst about 3...

It's obvious we all want to look our absolute best for our weddings. How did y'all stay motivated and focused besides wanting to fit in the dress. I want to lose some weight before looking for my...

I'm a thicker woman, (between 180-200lbs) and want to lose weight before my big day, it's decently away but I have trouble sticking to exercise plans because I get discouraged easily. Any ideas on how...

I'm in a boot for 4 weeks and cannot afford to lose 4 weeks worth of cardio! I am doing some light upper body stuff but was hoping I could get some suggestions other than lifting for weight loss.

My wedding is this week, and unfortunately yesterday I was out in the sun all day and got really burnt on my chest, and wicked tan lines on my back. I wanted to ignore it, but my dress is completely...

What are some of the ways you plan to or have stayed healthy physically/mentally/emotionally in the weeks before the wedding? How did you have fun? With all of the stress of planning a wedding almost...

Hi, everyone. Back in January I was having some gastrointestinal issues (blood, diarrhea, etc) so I went to the gastroenterologist and he ran some tests and said it was gluten sensitivity. I've been...

I am getting married in 73 days!! I have been going to the gym pretty regularly and some weeks i go two times a day. I have always been curvy and i love that about myself. I have lost 13 pounds since...

So I'm doing at-home teeth whitening. My dentist molded trays and I'm supposed to put the whitening solution on in the mornings, and desensitizing solution on at night. He said not to eat anything...

Ok so i still have about 10 months for my wedding Im 24 yrs old, mom of 2 beautiful girls. I used to weight 140 and was super happy with my body now after my 2nd pregnancy i weight 185. I will like to...

I stepped on the scale yesterday at the clinic. I'm very upset !! Any ideas on keeping focus while on my diet . I'm using the points system on weight watchers . Not only is my weight up but my blood...

Has anyone used the hcg drops and diet? is it effective?

Trying to lose 35 lbs for my wedding in 10 months. I already do zumba 2 times a week for 1 hr. I will like to buy a weight loss program to do while home. Im debating on witch one to buy P90X or...

Hi there. I really need to get something off my chest. I have had on and off issues with an eating disorder most of my life. Most recently it was an issue a few months back. My fiance is really...

So, some of you might remember that I'm a runner and am training for the NYC marathon. Or, at least I was. Two days ago during my morning run, I tripped, landing on my right hand, right knee, and my...

So the last two years I've had irregular periods and there were times I didn't have one for months. I went to several doctors and they said it's normal and birth control would fix it. I've also been...

Has anyone else had shingles in their mid twenties? Thursday l noticed what looked to be a bite on the right side of my stomach. Didn't think anything of it since it's not uncommon for me to have...

On Friday, I started noticing raised spots/welts on my chest. They were incredibly itchy and I thought that somehow I got poison ivy. I started using witch hazel and hydrocortisone cream. Since, it's...

I've got an appointment tonight at urgent care, but between nerves and ear pain at night I haven't gotten much sleep. Positive vibes would be great, we fly out Friday and I can't imagine trying to fly...

I've lost 20lbs! I still have 45 to go. For months I couldn't stop gaining. Then I was able to stop gaining for almost a year but couldn't manage to lose it. This is huge for me. So pausing my weight...