Been working out regularly and trying to eat healthier (home cooking, watching my portion size, limiting desserts) for a few months now. I’m still just gaining weight. My clothes don’t fit any better at all. At what point does it start to turn around?

Having some severe Executive Dysfunction atm. I can't imagine that the patent attorney bowl here is short on the neurodivergent. Suggestions/tips/tricks/advice are all appreciated. I recently moved, bought my first home, got vaccinated, etc. - basically just a huge load of stressful events that are probably doing a number on my brain, but I also just can't seem to get on top of.

Please, if you're neurotypical, think thrice before posting - I'm not normal, and want help, not stress or dismiss

Never got sunday scaries as a consultant, but now get it constantly as a manager. Anyone feel the same?

Do you believe that any law enforcement officer should get free access to therapy to deal with traumatic experiences?

Outside of formal wear. Any tips on cheap workout gear? Wanna look hot as my consulting dad bod develops.

One of my developers is diagnosed as autistic and has difficulties communicating with the team, often criticizing others. How should I handle this?

Anyone have any advice on how to stop eating junk? I workout often but still love some good junk food

I'm ~18 months from starting this journey. Waiting until I turn 30.
What should I be doing this far in advance?

Other than saving money, and paying attention to my health.

My level of anxiety is so high right now, with so many things going on in my professional and personal life, and I’m dealing with it in the worst way, eating (junk) like a maniac (cont)

I'm starting to believe my caffeine addiction is affecting me. After an hour of working today, my hand started shaking!

Anyone have good therapist recs in DC?

Friend just mentioned detox juices did wonders for her. However I've read before that detoxing is a fad and isn't really good for you. Anyone else have thoughts on this? Personal experience?

I’m 16 weeks and my doctor recommended AFP testing to determine neural defects. We already did NT and NIPT which came back low risk. She said it’s to determine if we need to be doing an early anatomy scan sooner than 20 weeks. Anyone else done the AFP testing? It caught me by surprise because she hadn’t mentioned it at any of our prior appointments

Any recommendations on a great medspa in thr nova area?

Welcome! Let's help each other out with any questions or experiences about our own Pathways to Parenthood via IVF, adoption, surrogacy, IUI, etc! ☺

Does anyone else feel like their social skills went down during the pandemic? My new anxiety makes retail so hard.

Anybody have terrible wrist pain and bruising happing on their right (dominant) arm? I have a standing desk and standing chair.. not sure if too high or too low or if a padding issue. I have a mouse

Any favorite IG/TikTok accounts that feature healthy recipes??

Any ideas to promote mental health in the office? Wanting to start to break the stigma and bring awareness.

Hey so like - newfound reason for my procrastination since I got on Ritalin - a tendency towards "putting things off so I can enjoy the hyperfocus later". When I just started taking the meds I was super effective for a few weeks but now my brain seems to be figuring out ways around the drugs 🤦🏻‍♀️ any ideas on how to not fall back into procrastination behaviours?

First-year teacher looking for some back to school advice/tips. Meet the teacher night is tomorrow. What are some things you do the first week for your littles?

Swedish 🐠 - we’re recruiting for business transformation consultants with 3-5 years relevant exp for our Stockholm office. DM to discuss potential referrals 👍

Hi all, new to fishbowl. I am currently a PTA working in homecare. I am considering changing career paths to non-clinical. Everything I search for available jobs in the pay range that I need seems to come up as sales, (Sr, executive, etc) I have zero sales experience, but could see myself working as a healthcare liason, recruiter, care coordinator, or pharm sales rep. I live in Dayton, OH. I would love some insight or feedback. I also see Gpac recruiting popping up, is this a reputable co? Ty!

I got an interview call from Deloitte recently and my 1st round was over. It went well. They said they will update me with feedback. But till now there is no response and it has been almost more than 2 weeks since 1st round completed. Is this usual with deloitte recruitment process, will they take long time for recruitment?

Anyone going to school to become a Special Education Teacher? I am currently in my 3rd year working towards a BA. Anyone have any tips on process, testing for licensure and pro's/con's?

I need 11 LOVE to dm sm1 for a job opportunity. Thanks!!

I am an SC on L1 B individual visa (valid until 2021 without any extension). Up for manager this year, will know in 2 weeks. Transferring to USA firm this year. What is the process, timeline for GC?

I bring decades of laboratory leadership experience to my position best described as Technical consulting (SOP creation, staying audit ready, troubleshooting instruments and processes, etc). I've learned due to short staffing and unavailability of skilled staff, some of my peers were placed into their positions out of necessity to manage a department that grew exponentially during the COVID surge. Is it acceptable to request a salary increase if I am training my peers to also be great leaders

Interested in your thoughts: The ad industry has about 655,000 ppl (2016) of that only 4.1% are AA. A drop from 6.6% (2014) and also a drop in total from 685,000 ppl. Do we see an increase in AA for this industry? Why the departure from the industry? What is preventing us from getting into positions to impact more AAs in leadership roles?

Hi, I'm looking forward to work at Wipro London as a Salesforce developer and want to know how much can i negotiate the salary in B2 band?

Wish I had a cuddle buddy!

Which is good to join..Publicis sapient or LTI?

I am an American and I just recently accepted an offer to come down to Australia. I will be receiving visa sponsorship and I was wondering how long it has taken people to get their worker visas approved, I know the official statement is that it takes between 3-6 months but has anyone ever received theirs quicker than that?

Did anyone here have a professor or mentor that changed their life and got them into this industry?

What's apps do you use for dating? Bumble and tinder have been meh. Anyone use Hinge?

Does anyone know how I could confirm an insecurity? I question my chin and jaw line - it almost looks like I have a double chin in candid photos or videos, and no neck. But, when I look at my side profile in the mirror or in a selfie or video I take myself, it looks okay. I’ve asked ppl I know and they have all been adamant that it looks fine. But when I see an unflattering photo or video, it kills my self esteem. How can I find out if this is real or in my head? Not against plastic surgery.

Anyone used and benefited from the at home laser hair removal? F with too many chin hair trying to benefit from this

How can you measure body fat % at home? Or any cheap options?

Would you allow your therapist to tape your sessions to exchange for a lower fee?If so, audio taping or video taping?

What’s the KPMG equinox rate for one location NJ?

New dad to a 6 month old who doesn’t sleep well. Really struggling with over tiredness, no more exercise, and not eating healthy. Any parents with tips who have been through this? I know it’s temporary and I do love being a dad, but struggling with the sacrifice to my own health at this point

I’m pretty muscular (30F) but noticed that I gained weight and now have a solid layer of fat covering the muscles. How do I lose the fat effectively without losing muscles?

Can you please help with some wellness gift ideas for employees to come from the wellness committee?

I developed job burnout after 3 years in a toxic firm environment. I left that firm and started working as an independent contractor at a different firm doing tax compliance. I started noticing myself burning out by the end of the fall tax season last year. I was super anxious and lacked focus. I just took about 6 weeks off after the fall tax season ended, but I have a lot of anxiety about my burnout returning. Any advice on what I should be doing to ensure I don’t burn out again?

Has anyone had success with personal trainers on apps?

I'm curious what's your opinion on the "eat back calorie, " debate.

Advice: what would you do in a situation where you’ve been talking to someone for 3 months, gone on a few dates, and they’ve all went well. So 3 months in and she tells me about her recent break with her ex in March. Told me that they were together for 7 years and she broke up with her because she felt it wasn’t a relationship at all but rather a friendship. But breaking up with her really broke her own heart and her expectations of wanting it to be more. So in her telling me this... continued

Always felt like my peloton bike wasn’t calibrated well but after moving homes the issue is much worse. Now using my parents bike while traveling here for the month and very easily PRing way above previous PRs, better hitting target ranges, and also feeling like I’m getting an overall better workout. Any recommendations? Worth trying to recalibrate?

Anyone use the Light Muscle Milk Shakes for meal replacement?

Any treadmill recommendations (that aren’t $1k)?

I know you can’t really target fat on a specific part of your body, but much of my weight is in my stomach. Any tips to effectively and consistently lose stomach fat and trim down?

Super serious sexy question. Wife and I are mutually busy and ambitious people (workout out, grinding at work, side hustles, saving money etc). We’re very similar in our approach to life, which is why we love each other so much, but as a consequence we have both felt like our s*X life has almost taken a back seat because we get swept up in our immediate day to day. How do y’all approach setting time for and/or prioritizing your s*X life? Open to all tips