the GAINS thread

[Irulan]

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You should try Lybian carbs...er, what am I supposed to be again? Armenian? Lybian? Sybian?

Take me out to dinner and we can talk about it [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Wonkie]

Originally Posted by ScaringChildren [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You should try Lybian carbs...er, what am I supposed to be again? Armenian? Lybian? Sybian?

you're far too dark and hairy to be Celtic

[Patriam1066]

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you're far too dark and hairy to be Celtic

Yep. Mail man situation

[Irulan]

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[Cecily]

After my medication ran out and sent me into chemical menopause, I gained about 25lbs from October to halfway through December, 190-215. Since I got back on them mid-Dec, I’m back down to 203 and feeling human shaped again. Feeling better about appearance is making me want to push harder — I’ve been walking a ton this week, think at least 20 miles over three days, trying to do rough calorie counts for what I eat (1500-2000 target), and really trying to cut out liquid calories.

Back on HRT now for.. roughly the next year or so. I’m not going to run out as long as I keep this insurance and that’s a hugeee weight off my mind. Got computer testing supporting my adhd diagnosis and been on Adderall for the past few days.. I think it’s helping me be immensely more productive. Feels like a deal with the devil, but for now, things in 2019 are going extremely well!

[misterbonkers]

Originally Posted by Cecily [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

After my medication ran out and sent me into chemical menopause, I gained about 25lbs from October to halfway through December, 190-215. Since I got back on them mid-Dec, I’m back down to 203 and feeling human shaped again. Feeling better about appearance is making me want to push harder — I’ve been walking a ton this week, think at least 20 miles over three days, trying to do rough calorie counts for what I eat (1500-2000 target), and really trying to cut out liquid calories.

Back on HRT now for.. roughly the next year or so. I’m not going to run out as long as I keep this insurance and that’s a hugeee weight off my mind. Got computer testing supporting my adhd diagnosis and been on Adderall for the past few days.. I think it’s helping me be immensely more productive. Feels like a deal with the devil, but for now, things in 2019 are going extremely well!

genuinely glad to hear things are lookin up for you, pal

[Cecily]

Thank you <3

[Irulan]

Yay Cecily. Feeling / able to feel sexy and womanly is a major motivation for me to work out and be healthy as well.

I feel like also if we look good, take care of ourselves, and are healthy, we like literally create our own ability to thrive. Thriving is what life is about.

Really glad to hear that the hrt is helping you towards that goal.

[bigjeff100]

Happy Wednesday Gainers!!! How's everybody holding up in 2019. Question for the day- Has anybody dabbled with smelling salts in their workouts? I just ordered a small 10 pack of salts just to be on the same level as Jujimufu and Larry Wheels. But really- Was just interested in people's opinions on them? 1,2,3 go!

[Cecily]

I had a pack of them from my dad's old army gear my friends and I abused each other with. Huffing ammonia good for gains?
Reading a bit about it. I don't feel good about anyone habitually inhaling strong chemical irritants.

Chronic ammonia inhalation and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis: a case report and review of the literature.

Brautbar N1, Wu MP, Richter ED.
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Abstract

Ammonia is an irritant gas with a characteristic pungent odor, which is widely used in industry. Inasmuch as ammonia is highly soluble in water and, upon inhalation, is deposited in the upper airways, occupational exposures to ammonia have commonly been associated with sinusitis, upper airway irritation, and eye irritation. Acute exposures to high levels of ammonia have also been associated with diseases of the lower airways and interstitial lung. In this study, the authors report on a patient with long-term, repetitive occupational exposure to ammonia at levels at or above odor recognition who developed interstitial lung disease. The scientific literature on inhaled ammonia exposure is reviewed and discussed. The authors conclude that the taking of a careful occupational exposure history for patients presenting with shortness of breath associated with ammonia exposure may assist with an early diagnosis, thus allowing for treatment early in the disease process and prevention of further exposure.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15369278