BCAAs in a caloric deficit: legit or bs?

I can’t remember where half of these bruises came from. (Not drinking too much, just clumsy, I guess.)

First post-transfer blood work came back with “ok” progesterone reading. Doc wants to supplement with pills before bed. Any recommendations of how to boost progesterone? Is there something before or after the shot that can be done to increase effects?

Maybe I’m not 👌 I have an extremely empty feeling idk if I’m just feeling anxious need back on lexapro . If work is starting to get to me - demands of it. I have no idea if depression is coming back. I’ll have moments where I’m happy and feeling good. I have a lot of moments where I feel like a total failure. Maybe it’s time to try therapy again

Do people judge by the gym you go to? Like planet fitness vs blink vs equinox …

What misconceptions do you think people have about social work? or therapy?
Mine is my family still believes that only "sick" or unhappy people need to see a therapist, so they don't understand why I go to one since I have a job and a family. It's oldschool thinking and pretty annoying tbh.

Can you use FSA to pay membership fee for one medical?

Hey all, do you guys have any recommendations for low carb/high protein Indian diets? I am a South Indian, never feel satiated if I don’t eat my rice. Also not a big fan of rotis. Please pour in what other foods/recipes/advice you have!

Took my first ever sick day today on account of my very poor and worsening mental health. Just could not bring myself to put in another 14 hour day with back to back meetings and constant activity. Felt very guilty but I honestly wish I could be more honest and actually share with my manager about why I took a day off.

For those also going through this, any tips on how you manage yourself day to day? What self talk tends to help?

Can we pin a post with recommendations for professionals and therapists that you can trust in your geographic location? If so, I’ll start in the comments with my recommendation.

Do you think WFH will end suddenly once a vaccine is available? What if you don't get the vaccine?

To those with an anxious attachment style and have trust issues due to past childhood trauma you’re still healing from: How do you keep yourself from thinking your significant other is going to cheat on you when she/he goes to a party or out while you’re miles away? I’ve been in therapy to help, and trying to distract myself but my anxiety is keeping it from working and don’t want to put that pressure on him because I’m trying to work on it.

Does EY’s vision plan not cover eye exams?

Thoughts on the equinox/soul cycle trump drama? Anyone going to cancel?

Anyone else here realized they have some alcohol moderation issues? I graduated college within the past 1.5 yrs and my friends are still in the heavy weekend drinking phase. I have realized I need to cut my drinking way down. I don’t drink every day and won’t crave a drink when I’m sober but it’s like once I start I don’t typically stop. I only drink about 2 times a week, but it’s the volume of drinks that’s the issue. I’m not ready to quit - just cut down a lot! Tips/advice appreciated! TIA :)

Month of weight loss progress got drowned in alcohol and sugar today. What do I do?

I’ve only lost ~5 pounds, but I’ve been working out daily for 4 months and getting much stronger and healthier (started working out intermittently for about a year before that). Yesterday I fit into a pair of shorts that haven’t fit in 4 years 🥳🥳

Is it normal to never feel sore after leg day? F here, been weightlifting for over 6 years and never feel sore after a leg day, no matter how hard I try.

What are your favorite apps that encourage healthy lifestyle in your patients that might need changes in that area?

We need to STOP glamorizing overworking. Please.

The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn’t something to be applauded.

To many people wear their burnout as a badge of honor. It’s time to consider pivoting.

And it needs to change.

Has anyone taken the CFE exam? How did it go? Was it hard? Gow did you prepare?

What is the variable/bonus component percentage in Fidelity?

How will covid impact commercial space downtown? What is the future of commercial space? I personally prefer to work in office, but I’m sure organizations are starting to see how much $$ can be saved

How much do directors at FTI get paid? Forensic consulting

Hows Deloitte India ? Work life balance and job security, time zones to work? 8.2 Yoe business analyst, data analytics space.pls suggest

What is the average time now to hear back from interviews? Are people just getting ghosted or is there feedback?

I had a phone screening with a recruiter (who is a TD Industries employee- not outside recruiter) I asked specifically when they were looking to hire on, he said a month give or take a few weeks. That was on September 9th. I sent a thank you followup email the next day with letters of recommendation like I had mentioned in our conversation. I sent a second follow up email asking if they had made any decisions on who will be asked for inperson interviews, he said....check comments plz 🙏

I hope everyone's day was full of food and loved ones...thankful for this bowl and the great city of Pittsburgh...cheers!

How is Specialist - Program & Program Management-640 role in in BNY Mellon?
How is the band hierarchy.

Those that have left for a dream exit...

How is it going? Did the job pan out as you expected? What surprises did you learn? Do you have a new dream job now?

Hi fishes, I am currently working in Technology Consulting at Deloitte USI. Can I get a referral for Dalberg/FSG?

If I join cognizant 2-3 days prior to joining date, will there be any joining bonus ?

Hi all, I am looking for a 2bed 2bath apartment that’s secure and safe (with AC) in Mission San Jose Area in Fremont. Could someone please suggest some apartments ? Thanks much!

Is it a red flag if they’re an associate?

Do managers at RSM get shares of the firm?

I hope that they swabbed that plexiglass for droplets and then send it to a lab for Covid testing.

Hey everybody! If anyone is interested in joining a rugby club(mens and womens leagues) let me know. We just kicked off the fall season. It’s a great way to make friends and get a really good workout in.

Sunday’s:

rest days/easy days OR
hard days since you have the time

Anyone going to Adobe Summit? What are your plans to not lose it all?

ugh. tomorrow is leg day.

What apps do you all use to help with your health and fitness goals? I find both MyFitnessPal (tracking food) and Nike Run Club (tracking runs) invaluable.

Do you count/care more about calories, macros or both? Anyone every try keto?

Any Bostonians here? I’m new to weight lifting, about 3 months in, and would love to meet other lifters in the area

Women who train: what helps you stay motivated during the exhaustion and/or pains of shark week?

Geared or raw lifting? Why?

what belts do y’all use ? I have the Inzer forever lever and it is just not comfortable at all. it jabs into me, especially on DLs.

what does everyone do for programming ?
self coached ? prof coached ? online plan ?
bro split or PPL ?

Does Paleo help lose fat?

Also, what HiiT exercises do you do for fat burning that really helps?

Look to shred

Where does everyone work out? Are you following a specific program or do you do your same routine from week to week?

Squats: barefoot or lifting shoes? If shoes, any preferred brand?

Looking for a posing coach, anyone have any NYC connections?

any crossfitters here ?

I love the idea of crossfit...but I have a bad shoulder from years of swimming so I wonder if it’s a good idea...

Prep season has started! Anyone starting prep for spring shows?

How do you manage food timing and workout schedules with the crazyness that is advertising working hours?

when you’re at the gym and see someone doing bicep curls...who definitely skips leg day. 🤦‍♂️

How are those summer bods coming along?