Love and Health: Today, after over a month of running to lose weight, I can’t...

By CreeptacularBait - 27/05/2018 19:00

Today, after over a month of running to lose weight, I can’t walk without crying from the shooting pain in my legs. My husband is upset that I won’t go to the grocery store, make his lunch, or go hiking with him. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/03/2022 12:00

Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML

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By Frank - 11/11/2023 18:02 - United States - Reston

Today, I said that I'm not okay with my body. I'm not extremely obese, just gained some pounds, but it bugs me. My wife told me to search opportunities instead of excuses, and go to the f*ing gym. I'm still recovering after a serious accident and surgery, and I can't walk yet. FML

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By twobyfour - 15/10/2019 12:00

Today, after spending two hard months losing 20 pounds of my 80 pound goal, I was actually excited to exercise. After I was done exercising, I fell down the stairs and broke my ankle. FML

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By abcdgaf - 10/04/2022 18:00

Today, I was told how cruel and selfish I am for rubbing my weight loss in my mom’s face. I’ve literally begged my mom to walk, jog, workout with me for months. She went exactly once. She complained the whole time, then called me a bitch for finishing my run while she sat in the car. FML

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By greenandswirly - 18/02/2017 16:00 - United States - Columbia City

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By Anonymous - 17/04/2022 22:00

Today, my weightlifter husband is pouting because he is no longer able to lift the amounts he could a year ago. Meanwhile, our weightlifter son is fast approaching the weights my husband used to lift, and is being smug about it. It’s like living with two bears determined to be grumpy at each other. FML

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By Marisela - 24/05/2024 08:00 - United States

Today, I was dumped by my boyfriend of 2 years. I'd been involved in an accident that severely hurt my right leg. As a result, I couldn't work out and gained 35 pounds, also due to stress eating and some meds I’m taking. Apparently I’m no longer attractive and he can’t have people thinking he’s a “chubby chaser.” FML

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By pregz - 25/04/2013 00:18 - United States - Vancouver

Today, while grocery shopping, I was having such terrible abdominal pains I could hardly walk. As I'm 8 months pregnant, I told my husband we should head home. He thought a better idea was to run through the store and hide from me, hoping to induce labor by making me chase him. FML

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No more!

By Anonymous - 14/09/2024 09:00 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. On my way home, my legs gave out halfway up the stairs to my apartment, and I had to awkwardly sit there until I could crawl the rest of the way up. FML

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Paranoid

By Anonymous - 15/02/2022 16:00

Today, my wife tried to forbid me from going to the gym anymore because in public she looks fat stood next to me and it’s embarrassing. She picked me up from the gym yesterday and saw all the “thin gym sluts” I prefer to spend my time with instead of her. God, I’m sick of her lazy jealous BS. FML

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Wednesday 9 May 2018 6:51

Sorry, I don't know much about this but are you sure you're doing it right? It might be worth consulting a doctor or someone because I don't think you are supposed to react like that. Unless you really pushed yourself to the extremes yesterday but you shouldn't be feeling like that each day. I don't know, shooting pains from after running sounds wrong, maybe consult a sports therapist from a gymn or something.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 27 May 2018 19:19

Your goal is admirable, but you are going about it all wrong. They always say "consult your doctor before starting an exercise program" for a reason -- to prevent eager beavers like you from hurting yourself out of ignorance. Exercise helps, but your diet is the most important thing to change to achieve weight loss.

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thatslifeiguess7 16

Monday 28 May 2018 0:54

Call your doctor or go to Urgent care. If you have a blood clot it could be fatal. Take it from a runner. Get a trainer, and tell your hubby to go shopping his damn self

Sparrow0wingfeat 2

Monday 28 May 2018 4:01

Where do you live? Look up orthomassage.net and find a **Teaching assistant** (Not just a practitioner, the TAs are the best!) in your area. I was in debilitating pain for 5 months after a semi truck hit my car on my way to work and after one session I am 100% pain free. Hope you feel better so you can kick your husband's ass!

Nhayaa 21

Monday 28 May 2018 5:33

Running is ok when you actually don't have any weight to loose. Otherwise, you're just gonna ruin your knees because of the extra weight you're caring. Try fast walk instead, more efficient and softer for your legs. :) Good luck on your journey ! Hope you'll get better ^^

Ed Munson 14

Monday 28 May 2018 6:57

I run all the time, and I still train at least 3 months for a marathon. Training, and losing weight, take discipline, a plan, and nutrition as components to get to your goal. And BTW, the husband needs to mind his own activities, not yours!

Emma Marshall 19

Monday 28 May 2018 8:56

Well you should never go from doing nothing to running.... start off fast walking.

Takegami 22

Monday 28 May 2018 12:00

Make sure you stretch well before and after you run. If you do that you should be fine. Also drink lots of fluids

Emma Eisnor 15

Monday 28 May 2018 12:44

Try getting better shoes. This happened to me when I started running in vans. My knees would randomly fall out from under me and they always hurt but then I changed to proper running shoes with good support and I’m fine now

Coal Co 3

Monday 28 May 2018 14:25

you probably have shin splints

J483 12

Monday 28 May 2018 19:40

You probably overdid it and got shin splints. You should probably rest for a while, have your knees looked at by a physical therapist (knees bending inward while walking or running are often the cause of shin splints) and then *slowly* pick up running again. Also, good shoes with cushioning in the right places could help prevent further injury.

DanielleinDC 33

Monday 28 May 2018 21:42

While your goal is admirable, running alone won't help you lose weight; you need to mix aerobic exercise, strength training, diet, and ample sleep to lose weight. You probably overdid it and need to rest your legs. Hiking actually is good exercise, especially if you have elevation changes. You also need good running shoes that provide support. Hope you feel better soon. Oh, and hubby can fix his own damn lunch.