Is it possible to be genetically predisposed to gain muscle? Ever since I was little, my doctors always commented on my BMI but never worried given how muscular I was. Since playing sports in high school and now regularly working out (cardio and weights) as an adult, I feel like I always maintain muscle mass, whether I do mostly cardio or not. This has resulted in bulking but now as I’ve tried to cut the past month, I’m not seeing weight loss. I’m counting all calories and feel stronger tho!

I feel like I'm in a vicious cycle. I'm exhausted all. the. time. No matter how much sleep I get, no matter how clean I eat.

I'm heavy and want to exercise but I'm fighting fatigue to even do work. Weight is coming off with clean eating so there's that. And so slowly.

I'm looking for and am going to go to an endocrinologist - I'm female and hitting 50 and a bit scared how badly the fatigue is.

Anyone where I'm at that have solid things that have helped?

Apple Watch owners…⌚️
Im getting into swimming and I’m like OCD about my watch tracking my workout as accurate as possible (even if it’s not the most accurate 🤷🏻‍♀️). I used the open swim for the first time yesterday and one down is 25 yds but one full lap is 50 yds and regardless I don’t think it tracked my swim accurately. Is there a trick? Lol I input 25 yds as a lap but maybe I needed to put 50? Silly little thing but it’ll drive me crazy haha

What’s a good hydrating face serum to use under makeup to help in achieving a flawless base? (Excluding vitamin C serum).

Have any bottoms struggled with hemorrhoids before? Nervous mine won’t go away/this will be an ongoing issue that keeps me from bottoming in my relationship. Also a bid nervous to talk about it with my partner - concerned he’ll be turned off. Any advice would be helpful!

11/25 check-in: Happy Friday! What are your workout plans for today?

Not a physical health question, but is anyone else here bipolar? If so, any tips or tricks? Generally manageable, but when it isn't, it's a real challenge.

Please let this post (if you haven’t noticed the others) be your sign to check in on people. Think about your teams for a minute. If you have someone who used to be really on top of things, and now they’re really not, it could be depression -- not whatever other assumptions you’ve made about what’s up with them.
Does anyone have suggestions for how to professionally ask someone if they’re REALLY okay?
What does it look like to successfully check in?

Been feeling pretty great the last few days. Was able to reflect a bit and this Summer/Fall up until about a week ago were some of lowest points I’ve felt in my life. I’m glad I’m doing better now but looking for ways to better manage my emotions. I don’t want to have these extreme highs/lows. Any advice?

I’m in Georgia, and in the process of settling a claim. The liability insurance rendered the full policy limits of 25k, a release has not been signed yet, the coverage is 25/50can I still send a loss of consortium demand for the non-injured spouse ?

Thoughts on Tim Ryan’s school shooting email this morning?

“Many of us simply need to talk.” What is this shit?!? Therapy hour? Bit much??!

Any 🐠 🐟 do calisthenics or body weight exercises? Couldn’t find a “tribe” in NYC

Have rosacea and hitting 40 in couple months. I have deep smile lines that I would like to do something and generally some maintenance treatments but unsure with rosacea in the mix. Does anyone have experience with rosacea and cosmetic treatments that you would recommend/stay away from?

Recommendations for foot massager that does provide relief for sore heels?!? (occurring due to long hours of standing desk)
Or anything else that works with folks?!?

When in your pregnancy did you start gaining weight?

Does anyone know why negative IRR sometimes gives you a NUM error? A lot of googling and experimenting but cannot pin down what’s going on.

This was the week that traffic fully returned from its Covid hibernation

Any woman here who suffers from either PMDD or bipolar disorder? How did your doctors know the difference? I experience severe depression the week before my period and am very easy to set off/lose myself. Like full on hating myself, over sensitivity, and wishing to unalive. Then during my period plus after I return to “manic” happiness and productivity. Both my mother and grandmother were diagnosed as bipolar yet also had menstrual problems and I’m beginning to think they were misdiagnosed.

Hello folks part of this bowl and never responded to any post feel like providing some hope to whoever is suffering I suffered with two major depression episodes went to close to death but today I have 3 homes and good wealth not to brag this is to provide hope life is worth but I understand how it feels like when you are depressed however sadly my sons both have that illness which I thought I Conquered this is not a medical advise and I’m not a doctor but gained knowledge hope to help

Anyone have experience renting a hospital grade breast pump? Did you feel it was worth it? Which one did you get? Pregnant with twins and hearing advice to go for it, given you need twice as much

Do I need an MBA if I already have an MS in Operations Management and a BS in marketing? I’m graduating this year and am wanting to start a career in strategy consulting (or really any form of management consulting). Long term, I am wanting to get into BizOps with a tech company (which almost always requires consulting l) Thanks fishbowl!

Anyone in the suburbs find it harder to make friends compared to the city? I don’t want to move back but I don’t know what else to do..

What do you do in Accenture’s CDP program?

Folks on the job hunt - do you feel like more companies are trying to fill open roles before the end of the year or waiting til 2021 to hire new headcount?

Whether there are enough gcp projects available in infy

What are your favorite coffee shops to work remotely from? Open to any neighborhood—I like trying new places.

Hi fishes,
I'm looking for job change
My skillset - informatica power center, SQL, UNIX, informatica IDQ
EXP-3.4 YEARS
Can anyone reffer!!

Cross-posting: Anyone willing to give a Google referral? I am qualified! 😀. Feel free to DM me.

Anyone out there exposed to SAP PaPM? I'm a product director and looking to see what the Bowl thinks of it..

For in house paralegals that do litigation, what are the differences between in house litigation and private firm litigation? If there are any differences….

In industry what can a fund accountant expect as a bonus? Specifically asking for the NYC market, and an environment where the fund has grown modestly for the year.

Folks who exited to Google - how long after your final round did you have you wait before getting the decision? How was the decision communicated? Would love to also hear if you were confident you’d get the offer because you crushed it, or if you felt you had a mixed interview but still eventually got the offer.

Does anyone know base+bonus ranges for Associate Director, Director and Executive Director levels at UBS? Specifically in their Global Family Office business as a relationship manager.

Does Bnp Paribas do bgv before rolling out offer letter?

Hi All,

I am having 6.5 years exp and currently working for Capgemini with 9LPA fixed.
I have below offers Im considering and further negotiation is not possible because of budget constraints.

DBS is my current client company and offered 20 LPA as I resigned.

DBS : 20LPA Fixed + 5LPA variable (Associate)
Wipro: 21 Fixed + 10% variable( Team lead, B3)
Virtusa: 21 Fixed + 10% variable( Senior consultant, Tier 2)

Please help me pick one. Im confused. Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.

Can someone please help me with the reimbursement amount CBA provides for goods transportation?
TIA

What metrics matter on a resume?
After taking on senior level work for some time and being denied pay increase or title change, I’m moving on. Have 2+YOE in paid and organic social and 1YOE as a creative manager

Although I have lists of action items and projects accomplished but not many other metrics besides media budget spend

Thanks to the person who said something about mixing the protein shake with coffee. You just made my day better. 🙏

Just attended a training where I did Yoga every morning. It was my first exposure to it and I am hooked. Any tips on how to keep it up when on the road? Still really a beginner so need coaching/instruction.

Stairs walking vs running, which is better for weight loss?

Does anyone have any recommendations for good chairs? I try to stand as much as possible... but even when I sit for an hour or two, my lower back starts hurting from my office chair.

How much do you tip on massages?

Feeling a bit lost lately. I’ve had some major life accomplishments recently and I feel they go unnoticed. I’m super stressed with work. Everyone has been super negative lately. I’ve tried talking to a few close people only to have them railroad me with their problems (not in the trying to relate way). Every time I try to take a vacation from work it gets pushed aside. Im just tired and need a break and people to realize it.

Help me run! Heart rate shoots up to 160-170 within a few seconds of running and I feel exhausted- panting, hazy vision. But can go on the elliptical for 30 minutes at 150 hr with no exhaustion.

Tips to eliminate bloating?