u/NorthWestTown

Edit: I am 32, UK based. Currently on a weight loss diet with high protein low carb intake.

I have 0 upper body strength so I am currently lifting a measly 2.5kg in each arm. Started out three weeks ago with one weight session a week (no PT, just YouTube guides and workouts)

I tried moving to 5KG today, and it felt okay for a bit, but I had serious burning and couldn't keep control of my reps.

I know I am early into it, but just wanting to know guidence so I can try and plan ahead. I worry I may stick to the easy stuff too long and still struggle.

I am taking up the Gym, however, I feel I am not doing things right or maxing my workouts. The gym is very small and does not have PT's or coaches.

I am looking for a casual qualified PT who offers good packages or pay as you go for one to two sessions a week at my gym. Flexibility is key due to my shift pattern.

I need someone who is ideally PCOS/PMOS and ADHD friendly, who can help me with my fluctuating weight struggles, burning through adhd brain fog, and hypermobility.

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Disclaimer : yes I get people should charge their worth, I am not disrespecting this at all. I am trying so hard to get fitter and I am happy to set a budget aside for the right trainer. I am currently in short term 'debt' that I aim to get out off in 6 months, hence my money restrictions. Please do not be rude to me. Yes, you get what you pay for - but I am just looking at options to help me.

Thank you.

Long story short, I visited two highly recommend salons over the last few months, and unfortunately they did not live up to expectations.

I am very butch femme in appearance, and I feel I wasn't exactly a fit for these very girly salons. My eyebrows were waxed, but they didn't do what I asked which was a full 'on fleek' shaping. The lass went back several times, but I felt they just saw my bushy eyebrows and thought "well, you are wanting to look masculine after all". I did of course tell them this, but was given unrealistic time frames to come back in to re-do them.

One thing the lass did tell me, was my hairs are very thick. This is due to me having PCOS which causes high testosterone levels.

I am looking for somewhere that can help.

Thank you.

Hello,

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My driving instructor recently retired, and I am looking for someone new.

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I am looking to book a block, but I need someone with a high pass rate and don't charge £55+ an hour...i understand prices are high anyway, but I am struggling to find places that have decent pass rates and aren't inevitably bought reviews or scams.

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Really desperate to get my licence 🙏

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Thank you

I saw this post on IG, my quote in the title isn't directly from it - but it's kind of what it boils down to.

I'm not aiming this at the post itself, it's a nice post.

But, these get me thinking. How do you overcome the feeling of incompetence, unreliability, and shame that comes from mistakes you make due to ADHD? For me, it's careless mistakes which slip by even when I'm trying my hardest.

Recently I've let me being fired from a job get the better of me, and the job before I had to take to a tribunal due to discrimination.

I always had the same feedback, I kept making the same mistakes, even when I tried learning from them.

I know I'm not alone with this, so I'd love to hear your guys thoughts on how you overcome it.

Hello

I am struggling to find rings that fit the above vibe.

Please can you recommend anyone?

I want to get fitter. So bad. I am terrfied i will be an unhealthy lump into my 40s with health issues.

I have tried learning from YouTube, but i find myself while doing a work out being more focused on if I am doing it correctly. I am terrfied I will do it wrong and hurt myself more or give myself a longterm Illness.

I can't seem to get my motor skills right, like my arms or legs bend in different directions slightly and I struggle to notice this. I'm too focused trying to do whatever I am and making sure I am doing enough reps etc.

I can to afford a PT and I feel time is running out.

Is there anything I can do? Any resources that help with this issue?