How much do people care about how you look at Public pools? I gained about 40lbs and am going to Mexico this weekend. Wanna enjoy myself without being self conscious…

Quit the booze back in September. It mostly hasn't been that hard but I can't get a grip on my emotions this week. Feeling overwhelming sadness for no real reason. (Cont)

Today Pfizer announced that trials show that their vaccine is 100% effective for teens ages 12-15. Do you think most of our students will get it for next year?

Any massage recs in downtown/Back Bay/Southie? Looking to go with my roommates to treat ourselves, but I also have some upper back/neck pain. Is massage envy any good or are there better options that aren’t crazy expensive?

How do I pick a personal trainer?

Any meditation stories on recovery anyone willing to share? Did you have break through moments during meditation?

My work-life balance in vet school is non-existent and I’m exhausted. Is this what being a veterinarian will be like too, or does it get easier?

Does anyone have sources of health insurance cases for prep? Having an case interview with an insurance company coming up

Every time I attempt to mediate, my mind wanders to my to-do list or other things that start stressing me out and defeat the purpose of meditating in the first place. Does this not happen to anyone else? How do you block out going to the stressful places in your brain?

Anyone use a lawyer to get increased disability? If so, any recommendations?

What are the best agencies ( travel) for RN with one year of CVICU experience? Thank you

Finally just took a day to work from home. My office never instituted a hybrid policy, kept everyone in office full time, and now our county hospital beds are full. One thing I didn't realize was the toll anxiety and constant tension was taking on me. We all need to be a bit kinder to ourselves because this profession isn't going to do it for us.

Has anyone used an ADHD /executive functioning coach? I’ve been on meds since I was 13, but am struggling more than I think I should be with basic things. Some of my poor habits have definitely caught up with me. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Have been running for the last few years and consistently get “dead feet” feeling after 3-4 miles. Feet go somewhat numb and I stop and stretch to relive the pain. Have tried a few different types of shoes (on cloud / altra / Nike) to no avail. Even tried the loosening of my shoes. Any advice? I’m in good shape and can cycle for 40-60 miles at a time so endurance isn’t the issue, it’s my feet. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions!!!

Hey there! I am currently taking Adderall and thinking about switching to Vyvanse. Those of you that have taken Vyvanse, did it affect your sleep or caused weight loss?

Can we add parents in group insurance as dependent?
How and when?

Quality gym recommendations please. Not as expensive as equinox...

For those who've done Lasik in Chicago, any recommendations? I'm debating between LasikPlus and Kraff

Want to lose 30lbs and get lean, fit, flexible and fabulous like I was in college. Considering Beachbody On Demand. Any recommendations of programs that worked for you on their platform? Any tips or advice?
I need a structured class that I attend regularly / daily, otherwise I get lazy and don't make time. Orange Theory worked great for me. I have a Peloton too.

Where do you go to keep up to date on new Healthcare benefit products, regulations, etc? Is there an industry/regulatory resource?

Is going on 26 years old too late to apply for an internship as a brand strategist?

Anyone working in Optum, please DM

Anyone know where I can learn Python and SQL online free?

How long due you need to be at an employer to be eligible for the family leave plan that is available for all Massachusetts employees as part of the Paid Family Medical Leave program ? I believe the PFML is applicable 2021 onwards

does FAANG care about cloud certs?

Looking for talented AWS DevOps Engineer with the below skills for a position in NTT Data India who can join in less than or in a month. 100% remote opportunity. If interested , lets connect.

Advanced Terraform
AWS - Hands On with Common AWS Services
Networking
Ability to program in 1 OOP language
Strong SHELL scripting

I got an offer in Citi. How will be my growth in Citi. And what can I expect for my future.

What resources would you suggest for learning about A/B testing in a community context?

If you had to choose between Discord and Reddit as your main community hub, which one would you pick and why?

What do you folks think about a monthly show and tell of anything data-related?
Open forum where anything relating to data & its applications would be fair game. E.g.:

-a visualization you made and/or like
-data pipelines for a personal website
-market analysis
-relevant memes
-scientific article
-data news
-what you'd like to see data driven but isn't

In a nutshell, a conversational experience. Introduce and discuss ideas. BYOB and at least 1 talking point, or if you really want a full deck

This group is dead, no post receive more than 1-2 responses😥
Is it

Are then any men out there willing to talk about imposter syndrome?

Anyone own Loro Piana Summer Walks? What is your review of them?

So help me god through this sickness

What do you take for grades in your class/school/district? We have so much fun exploring and make great growth, but I find our hands on activities, while meaningful, are hard to quantify. Any ideas?

What are some good Math curriculums? We have McGraw Hill but are looking for a switch

Coursera:

Cons:
- Definitely toxic: talented people disappear without warning or explanation.
- Management aggressively micromanages with hidden agendas and unrealistic expectations.
- Very passive aggressive tactics used to drive results. Miserable experience.

Pros: ?

What's your favorite "healthy" meal you make at home that is also delicious and cheap? Mine is Thai papaya salad

Every time I attempt to mediate, my mind wanders to my to-do list or other things that start stressing me out and defeat the purpose of meditating in the first place. Does this not happen to anyone else? How do you block out going to the stressful places in your brain?

I have so much tension in my calves, like half the calf is one tight ball. Have tried massage, foam roll, potassium, magnesium and stretching. Any other ideas?

I’m trying “whole 30” for a week.. just to try it out. I’m on my first day, and I already feel sugar withdrawals symptoms. Any recommendations on how to deal with that and stay motivated?

Mental health related Q:

Is it normal to feel guilty over wanting to stay in a job that I like (good company culture/leadership, better wlb) but pays less, vs trying to pivot to a job that pays more but is more stressful and unpredictable? It feels so hard to separate earnings from self worth

Any suggestions for healthy self help books? Or healthy eating or understand why we get cravings? Looking for self help books alone those lines to help get my eating right

Why does my left arm keep getting numb when I sleep on my back? Anyone experience this?

How short do you cut your nails?

Any suggestions for protein powder ? I have gastrointestinal issues and whey upsets my stomach . Tried plant based which is disgusting .

Completed whole30 successfully today. Lost 14.8 pounds.....Couldn’t be happier :) 💪💪

How much sleep are you guys getting during the week and what are some morning / night routines that have helped you be more rested?

I’m trying to cut down on carbs and ease into keto but I find I have no energy and my workouts are lower quality. Others experience the same thing? Does this go away?

Should I be worried about hormones? I feel like mine are probably messed up because I have Mirena + Spironolactone +16:8 intermittent fasting. Should I assume I’m fine unless any issues arise?

Any ladies here try ritual vitamins?

My upper back feels tight lately. How can I stretch it out

Peloton worth it?

In a complete rut. Haven’t worked out in 2 months, traveling too much for work and for leisure, and have put on a ton of weight. Tips for getting back into it?

Trying to decide between soylent or huel as a meal replacement 1x daily. Anyone have recs? Goal: shed ~5-10 lbs and keep it off over the next few months.

Those who have owned a peloton for 6+ months. Do you still use it? Worth it?

Is it me or do some of these diets sound like eating disorders? I do IF to help not snack before bed, but then there’s OMAD, AFD (alternate day fasting) etc. it just sounds as sophisticated starvation