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I think the reason this doesn't happen has nothing to do with how we spent time. As I mentioned we've been alone during lunches already. However, there was no direct suggestion neither from me nor from him about what we actually want. So I think asking him out isn't even needed. As we've kind of "been out". Maybe he's not that into me, after all.

Hm, I could consider this. However, I would have to get super frustrated with the situation to get this out of me.

I don't drink. And I haven't been to a club in ages Not interested. And I wouldn't want a relationship where we would do such things.

I think you definitely have a point here. I will try to contemplate on this. Thank you.

Check and check

That's exactly what I want to do! I think I must just calm myself down and let it flow. I was thinking just today about the reason of getting interested in him in the first place. I mean, yeah, he's really good looking and in a super good shape. But there's tons of guys out there who are also like that. I think the reason I've got triggered and started liking him is exactly because he's showed interest in me. Then I got to know him a little better and now I want to know him even more. But the reason I've fallen for him was, actually, triggered by him.

Well, you are oversimplifying this a little. If we would just follow our emotional/physical needs we would all have extramarital affairs and do who knows what So it's a bit of too simple approach, in my opinion.

Haha, thanks for advice Except I don't usually go to movies, I don't drink soda or eat popcorn

I really resonate with your advice. And I think I've given him quite some hints. However, touching him or putting hands over his eyes really won't work in our case. People aren't that close at work. Plus, we live in Finland and physical contact is only appropriate with some very close people. If I give him a hug I would be seen as a weirdo. No one hugs at our workplace. Which is sad

Well, he might be shy in this respect. Might also not be that interested (even though there's clear signs he is, in my opinion).

@egoeimai so anything would do? @Toby I thought it's quite obvious what I want from him. What does a girl usually want? A relationship.

Yeah, as I said I am not sure how would I do it. Till now just knowing that I have to ask him something hasn't worked. I need practical advices.

Well, I get your point. But I honestly do not know what to tell him or how/where to invite him. I don't think I am afraid of rejection, as you mention it here. I am tougher than you think. The problem is that I simply do not know how to move this forward. I guess because of the lack of the experience, since guys were usually the ones doing this.

This would probably work at school or uni, but not at our work. The guys compete quite a lot at work, and there's no close friendship among them. Neither do I have any common friends to whom I could hint. Thanks for the suggestion though.

haha, even though this is funny I don't think I can say something like that.

I agree. I am trying to find some balance there. Besides, it might be that actually the iron level influences my overall state. Will see how it evolves

I do use a standing desk at home and at work, but I was considering a treadmill as well. I still cannot believe it's feasible. I mean I cannot imagine typing while walking. But I guess it's possible, since I've heard some stories from folks.

I agree and I know that my way of life is yet far from being perfect. Working towards it. I might not see the whole picture sure. A mentor would be more than helpful... However, I don't think we have to neglect the science either. If there's something missing in the body, you gotta act on it.

I think I've started having such symptoms during the few last years. I'm 31 at the moment. It's possible that I've had these before, but wasn't conscious. Every once in a while I get these feelings of tiredness, especially in my legs. It's super uncomfortable and I feel desperate. The only thing I want to do is run away from this feeling. At such times I just watch movies and eat sweets, usually. This isn't a regular behaviour for me, btw. I have a guess that this is related to my cortisol levels. I believe they are too high at these times. I usually get this triggered by physical activity and not enough rest, and stress. I feel like eating chocolate (and other junk) helps me release this pressure a little. But I feel guilty afterwards. I wonder if anyone has experienced similar sensations in their body and how do you deal with these?

Anywhere else? I think you can still find some quality girls there, but surely you'll have to look around for one. University, work, meetups, friends, etc. Hell, you can even meet them in a store.

I haven't been eating it for a couple of years and I've just recently started to eat small portions. I am planning to eat it just occasionally and hope that the iron from the plants would be enough.

Just got results for the blood tests. They've checked even more than what I've asked for. K, Ca, Mg, Na, Krea, TSH, T4 are all in order. Cholesterol levels really good. The blood sugar was a bit lower than the norm, but that probably can be explained by me skipping the breakfast on that day since I wasn't allowed to eat. However, the iron levels are low. 9 microg/l, and apparently the norm starts from 13. I'm glad that the results are quite good, but can the tiredness be explained by the low levels of iron?

Hey Thomas, thanks a lot for your reply. I've scheduled tests for the sugar and magnesium for this week. Just asked if I could get one for Na, Ca, Fe, K. I've been tested for TSH, T4 and T3, I believe, since I have hypothyroidism. Last time they said it looks OK, since I am taking medication every day (thyroxin). I will try the citrulline malate. Will research it a bit beforehand.

What's a bcca? Sorry for my ignorance.

Hm, never tried protein powder. Could try it out. Or could put some other ingredients that could help keep the hunger and the uncomfortable feelings in my body at bay.