I am 6 foot 5 inches and 275 pounds. I don’t look that big because my weight is well proportioned and I’m naturally a bigger guy. I think I could lose 20 to 40 pounds.

what’s the best way to do this? I don’t track my calories right now, but I eat less than 100 carbs a day and most of my calorie intake is fat and protein. I try and sleep as much as I can but I have two young kids, so that’s also a factor (maybe 6 hours a night). Without craving food, what’s a good calorie intake? cont..

Posting on my wife’s behalf - We recently moved to the US and she is currently looking for a good role in HR consulting. She has previously worked with KPMG, McKinsey, Korn Ferry and WTW in Talent and Org. consulting practices in India for about 12 years. She also recently cleared her SPHR certification. It will be a great help if anyone can refer or aware of any job openings in NYC area. Thanks!

Any tips or tutorials of how to jump from Adobe XD to Figma? Never used Figma before but I will need to use it in my new job. I have only used Adobe XD and I am a little bit afraid of my performance the first months 😮‍💨

What's your favorite Super Bowl commercial?

Bonus points for dropping a YouTube link!

Looks like a stay at home Ramadan is on the cards, friends! Silver lining and all...

Hello, everyone!

I have an interview for a relatively new law firm early next week. However, upon doing more research about them, I noticed that their website has only a black-and-white website about only what the law firm is about.

My questions are:

Is this a red flag?
How do you guys prepare for interviews specifically with law firms that have little to some information on their website and Glassdoor?

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi all

Wanted to know if anyone has any idea of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank as a client. The work location is on-site which is Abu Dhabi

TIA

I studied information systems and currently work at Dell. I made pretty good money, but I have always been interested in the real estate space. I know it’s kind of an odd pivot, but does anyone have any advice?

Anyone looking to replace their Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance tool (PCA) which is coming End of Life? What are you considering?

Is anyone from @pwc india hyderabad location here?

Hello, anyone here with Mastercard working on software development team for fraud prevention. Got a interview coming up, have some doubts. Could really use some help. I'm new to this application,. Not sure how DMs work:( Thanks in advance!

I’m an L&E associate entering my 5th year at a mid-sized regional law firm (approx. 400 attorneys). Barred in PA/NJ. Billed 2100 last year but my requirement is 1950. Should I try to lateral into BigLaw or should I try to go in house? Are either of those realistic options for me? I seem to be doing a significant amount of municipal law too, which is not what I expected or wanted at all. I want a life but would also hate to take a pay cut. Interested in L&E. Advice?

Which is a better hold ETH or BNB (Binance Coin)?

In general, are FTEs allowed to freelance on the side? I imagine it’s agency specific but just thought I’d ask

Should I stay at D to get promoted to M (4 yoe) next june or jump ship to a T2 now?

Looking to move into pure strategy so i may have to go in as a senior associate now which seems short sighted..

Advice appreciated

Do you give/get a bonus at the end of the year AND on your yearly review/hire date? So essentially two bonuses a year? Or just one bonus a year?

What does a perfect customer support experience look like beyond having the issue(s) resolved? Does follow-up add to that experience?

Got selected for the lottery but currently on second year of STEM OPT expiring 2020. Am I fine to travel internationally in the mean time? I know my STEM status is valid till next year but does this..

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but does any of you swim laps without goggles? How do you deal with eye irritation?

Anybody else struggling with being mindful and present at work considering the level of stress and workplace politics and toxicity we deal with on a daily basis? What are some tips for meditation?

Peloton users: Newbie here. I’ve only done about 10 rides. Most are 30 min rides. Yep things are recurring- (1) my hands feel like they fall asleep after too long holding on to the bars. I have to shake them out as the ride goes on. It could be because the seat is angled too forward so I’m supporting myself with the handle bars. (2) My gooch (I’m male) kind of falls asleep at some point from the damn seat. Any tips or similar experiences?

I’m on caloric deficit and am losing weight. Because of my arm and back i jury I stopped working out temporarily. How do I make sure I don’t lose muscle if I can’t workout right now. Any tips?

Been a life time fitness member for years .. went in today for a re assessment of my fitness goals and some suggestions.. the trainer wants to put me on a weekly touch point at $120 an hour ( 480 for first month) .. I think it is too steep .. time to move on to orange theory or similar ?

Anyone here suffers from migraines? What is working for you reduce the number of episodes?

I picked up long distance running over the last year but can’t seem to get my avg pace up. I can of course run faster but then I have to take more breaks. What helped you?

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?

Female 5'9 and 271lbs (that's a whooping 123kg for those of us who use metric system). The rain started beating me in 2016 when I took a desk job and started drinking more. As of January this year, I have stopped drinking, I am eating healthier, trying to move a little yet, sleep at the very lowest 4hrs.. My weight is stagnant... Also, my Thyroid function is good. I know you are not doctors but, why is it that I am not loosing weight? What could be the problem.. What can I do better?

I have a groin injury from running. What cardio or exercises can I do that doesn’t involve my groin?

How do you manage your own expectations while staying motivated to hit the gym? As a smaller guy, I’m struggling to reconcile the things I can and can’t change about my body and not get discouraged.

Best tips for eating clean and healthy while working big law hours? Looking to possibly cut down a lot gluten/carbs, dairy, and sugar but need ideas to keep motivated/prevent boredom.

Am I wrong to tell my mom I don’t want / we don’t need to talk in lengths everyday? I had to move home to support and i just don’t want to talk to talk every single day. She just loves to talk or make comments over and over and over

Book recommendations on Audible for a young male attorney struggling to get back to living a healthy lifestyle (physically, mentally, spiritually)? Open to any genre.

On and off plantar fasciitis for a year. Any success stories?

Debating on the peloton tread or the nordictrack commercial 2950. Also open to other options if there's a decent model that isn't so expensive. My usual outdoor pace is 8-10 min miles depending on distance. I generally run between 3-13 miles each time, 3-4×/week. I am pretty petite (female) and don't need to climb steep hills (I can run outside my door for that option). Any and all recommendations welcome. Thank you!

LADIES: SWEAT, Fitbod or else for HIIT workouts & committing to a routine?

Can someone help recommend a food plan?

I (male) just turned 27 and have noticed my body changed over the past few years. I am 5’7, ~168 lbs. Athletic build. I stay active: gym 3-4 times per week, some basketball, ski, other social sports, peloton, golf. Admittedly, I haven’t been doing much cardio for the past 6 months because of jumpers knee.

I eat relatively healthy (6/10). Usually eggs or oatmeal in the morning, turkey wrap, salad with chicken for lunch, protein and salad dinners…

Any recommendations for gluten free and dairy free recipe books or meal prep idea? I have been recently diagnosed with food sensitivities with these two allergens.

I just want to extend some love and understanding to those who may be struggling with their mental health right now. I know I and several of my friends and coworkers are struggling with the transition and change of pace with returning to normal life and new expectations that come with it. Anxiety has been winning the last few days. If you are feeling this too, you aren’t alone.