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  • Becca
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    February 27, 2018 at 5:10 am
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    in reply to: Weight Gain #22225

    Hi, That was the heated class.  The non heated has no heat at all but only 3 per week are offered and I can’t always make the time scheduled for the non heated.

    Yes, it does feel good to be heard and was very happy with the teachers response.

    You’ve helped me a lot and I’ve realized I need to pay more attention on my body and as you said, it’s not a competitive sport.

    Becca
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    February 27, 2018 at 4:28 am
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    in reply to: Weight Gain #22223

    I took 4 days off and went back to a hot class tonight.  My studio only offers 3 non hot classes per week and I can’t get to one of them.    I walked in and immediately felt uncomfortable.   I checked the thermostat and it was 110 F and 35% humidity.   I let the teacher know the heat was too high and she was great about turning the heat off, opening the door and windows to cool it down.   The heat was then much more manageable and the class was challenging but not overwhelming.  I suspect she would not have noticed the temp if I hadn’t asked.   I’m going to stick with the non heated classes for a while and maybe just take one heated class per week and check the temp in the room.

    Becca
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    February 24, 2018 at 5:23 pm
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    in reply to: Weight Gain #22220

    Thanks very much.  Not the food.  I started a Keto diet in November along with IF and that has killed all hunger.  I sometimes eat one meal a day that is primarily vegetable and fats.    I track my macros and I’ve played with eating less, eating more etc and it doesn’t seem to make a difference.   I don’t eat meat or processed foods at all.   No sugar, grains.

    I recently saw the Dr. and had all possible labs run.  Everything is good.  Thyroid function is fine, hormones fine.   The only thing off was slight anemia and I’ve since been supplementing with iron.

    I do think the new classes are too hot as I find my body says “enough” after about 30 minutes and everything is so much more difficult after that.   It’s only been since January so not sure how much that is affecting my weight but I will definitely take your advice.   I’m taking a few days off currently and will go back tomorrow to a non heated class.

    I was taking himalyan salt capsules but perhaps it was too much salt as I seemed to be retaining water from that.  I will try the pinch of salt in my water with some lemon and see how that is.

    I do appreciate your feedback.  I don’t really want to give up yoga but I also don’t want to keep getting bigger.   Thank you!

    Becca
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    February 24, 2018 at 2:44 am
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    in reply to: Weight Gain #22218

    Thanks very much for replying Gabrielle, I appreciate it.   For the first 7 months, all of my classes were in a large room about 1200 SF.  The studio was primarily Birkram but also had some classes based in Birkram but with variety.   All of the classes I’ve taken are 60-70 minutes.  The room is 105 degrees and with the classes with variety it’s more like 95.    Typically there are 12-25 people in the room.

    Since the beginning I have taken 4-5 classes per week.

    My studio is 7.5 miles from my home but since I live in Los Angeles I leave an hour before class starts to deal with traffic and having time to get there usually 8-10 minutes before class starts.

    In January they remodeled and opened a non-heated room and also had new heaters and humidifiers installed.  I have noticed since January that the heat and humidity affect me much more negatively and I’ve started to take more non-heated classes.  I would have assumed this caused weight gain except it was happening before this change.

    Becca
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    February 23, 2018 at 1:50 am
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    in reply to: Weight Gain #22216

    I have been doing hot yoga for 9 months now.  I have gotten stronger but also still struggle with some poses balance mostly I think because I’ve gained weight.   My clothes have gotten much tighter, so much that I’ve had to buy larger sizes because nothing fits any longer.  I eat very healthy, drink plenty of water and have been taking trace minerals.   I’m thinking about quitting yoga altogether.   I started about 30 lbs heavier than where I would like to be and although I don’t weigh myself, suspect I’ve gained 10-15 lbs since starting.    Yoga is no longer relaxing because I see myself in the mirror being larger so it seems sort of counter productive.

    Becca
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    September 26, 2017 at 4:32 pm
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    in reply to: Help my feet are killing me. #22025

    I’ve been practicing hot yoga for 4 months now and the pain in my feet has not gotten any better. I have high arches and the outside of my feet is incredibly painful when in class.   I have tried to put more weight on the inside of my foot but it hurts so much it’s super distracting and I often have to stop and take the weight off my feet.   I am over weight but don’t have this issue with anything else other than yoga.

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