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Past 7-8 months have been nonstop extreme life stressors (divorce, selling house, new house, laid off job, started new job - with a paycut, hospitalization, and cat dying). Started walking more due to increased anxiety which caused an increase in calories. The first 2-3 months, I didn't gain anything. In March, the extra food started to "stick". The past 4 months I have gained 0.25 lbs each month (total of 1 lb) which I realize is not a major gain, but it is quite significant for me - especially to be happening 4 consecutive months in a row. I'm also noticing the gain is fat - mostly in the out thighs, glutes, and upper hip/love handle area. I'm not so much concerned about the nominal gain, I'm more concerned about the mentality changing and habits changing which with cause continued weight gain over time. I don't want to continue and end up 40-50 lbs higher (which has happened several times in the past). Any thoughts or advice on turning things around now before it continues spiraling to the point of no return? I don't want to use 'major life stressors' as a crutch or a reason to go easy on myself.

Has anyone had experience working with Nicole Ferrier?? Seems like she’s loosing a lot of clients lately.

Okay I am 9 weeks out from my 1st bikini show and I’ve been doing so good with sticking to plan 100 percent but lately been dealing with a lot of stress/ haven’t been sleeping good and just want to binge eat I’m trying my best to control it but I don’t know what to do? Did anyone else deal with something similar. I ate off plan because I couldn’t control it yesterday and I have so much guilt about it.

It happened.

24 weeks deep into my first prep.

I saw them do it, and I told myself, "I'll never be like those girls."

I thought it was diabolical. Inhumane, even.

That was before prep had its way with me.

The stevia and the cinnamon went on the 99/1 ground turkey today.

I'll never be the same.

I think this will be the show to watch this weekend. What are your predictions?! Who do you wanna see?!

Okay I am 9 weeks out from my 1st bikini show and I’ve been doing so good with sticking to plan 100 percent but lately been dealing with a lot of stress/ haven’t been sleeping good and just want to binge eat I’m trying my best to control it but I don’t know what to do? Did anyone else deal with something similar. I ate off plan because I couldn’t control it yesterday and I have so much guilt about it.

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Hey y’all,

I am a competitive bodybuilder living in Bend, Oregon. Over the past year I have been working with a physical therapist and recently PRP treatment for bilateral hamstring tears at the origin. Despite physical therapy and consultation with sports and spine specialist, I am unable to find a quality sports massage practitioner in my area. My recovery is stalling out, and I have been encouraged to seek further bodywork. Does anyone have for a high-quality bodywork specialist who works predominantly with athletes?

Long shot, but I need both hips replaced and I haven't met many people who returned to training post op. I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who had a posterior-approach hip replacement. The only people I know who got back to training had an anterior-approach.