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I've been 5'8" since I was 13 and I was 135 lbs at that age....skin and bones. As an adult, around 155 lbs works well for me, though my goal is around 145. If I was you, I would start thinking about weight training to complement your running. Losing weight at this point might not assist you in your goals.

OP, in a recent post you stated you were trying to eat below 1200, eating OMAD, and had a recent day of under 850 cals. That's not quite eating 1500 cals a day, and you should probably tell your doctor this information. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10774607/gaining-on-imf#latest

I've seen a few chiropractors in the past, usually when my hips are not aligned and causing pain that no amount of stretching, PT, or exercise helps. I just started seeing a new practice that was highly recommended in a local "Moms" facebook group. This practice does offer a lot of "holistic" things I'm not too interested…

I love SheFit. Incredibly adjustable which has been a blessing since having a baby and slowly working on getting back to pre-baby weight. The adjust-ability also helps with different levels of exercise, light compression for weight training, then tighten up for intense cardio.

Les Mills On Demand has a bunch of their programs: BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyAttack, BodyStep, CxWorx, BodyBalance, etc. Lots of options and formats.

Personally, I would try a chiropractor. Sometimes after I've had a lower back episode, I will continue to have pain on one side or the other. I've seen Spine Specialists and PTs over the years, but my chiropractor was the only one able to help in a meaningful way. The adjustments helped loosen things up in a way no amount…

I don't like crowds, but I love group exercise. When I started getting serious about working out (about 15 years ago once I'd graduated college and started gaining some weight at a desk job), I started by going to the gym and doing something similar to what you are doing, cardio for 30-60 min and then strength training of…

I did WW back in 2005 and it worked for me. I didn't really know anything about calories at the time and as I learned more going through the program, I switched over to MFP because it was free and I liked seeing the actual calories versus points. I did WW a few times over the last 5 years through work (although I still…

I've never liked coffee, so I've been taking caffeine pills for at least 20 years now. I get Jet Alert from Amazon. They come in 100mg pills (basically one cup of coffee) and for the last few years I've used a pill splitter to make them 50mg each which is about perfect for me to keep my intake around 200mg a day. Pretty…

It's all just estimates and kickboxing can mean different things to different people, but my guess would be that kickboxing generally means you are making contact with something. In BodyCombat, you just punch/kick the air. BodyCombat is my favorite group exercise class, but I could definitely tell a difference in effort…

Is the 1100 calories your "Move" total for the day? Because that includes all extra calories from movement during the day, not just a dedicated workout. Do you have the Activity app on your phone (I can't remember if I added it or if it was automatically added when I paired my watch)? It's the app that has the activity…

Core strength and stretching have been pretty important for me. Also, lots of walking. Especially when my back is hurting. I used to try to rest, but the spine specialist told me walking was one of the best things I could do to help. As for the pain down the legs, sounds like sciatica and a chiro helped the most with that.

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I also have a desk job and am currently nursing so all my breaks are currently revolving around pumping or visiting the daycare to feed the little one. I used to use those breaks for walking so I bought an under desk elliptical to help keep me moving while at my desk. I would much prefer to get up and walk around, but this…

I've never liked coffee or caffeinated drinks, so I've always used caffeine pills. The standards ones sold in the US are generally 200mg each, which is WAY to much for me in one dose. I found some on Amazon that are 100mg and I used to take those about 2-3 times a day which helped spread out my caffeine and I didn't get…

I have a FitBit Blaze and will be upgrading to the Versa. One of the main reasons is the FitBit app and social side (like @AnvilHead mentioned). The other main reason is the battery life. I do not like taking my watch off to charge because I usually forget to put it back on. The Blaze and Versa last about 4-5 days…

Check out the SheFit ultimate sports bra. It's expensive ($64), but I spent quite a few months hemming and hawing and finally pulled the trigger. I love them and and now I have three! Check out their instagram, shows many different body shapes and sizes wearing them.

I've used both Garmin and Fitbit. I found that while I did really like the Garmin (I had a vivoSmart), I preferred the fitbit app. I wore the Garmin and a fitbit at the same time for quite a few weeks. Step count was very similar, but I found that I always went to the fitbit app to check my progress. More of my real life…

I love this. Almost identical to myself, except I was raised Mormon. I've never been able to put it into words like this though.

I love the YMCA. There are three locations within 10-15 minutes of my house and great group exercise options (mostly Les Mills, which I love). Also, the family atmosphere and the childcare.

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This would be my question. I hardly get any steps when I'm in the grocery store pushing the cart.

BodyCombat is Les Mills. I think they partnered with Beachbody some years ago, but now they have Les Mills On Demand which has 30 and 60 minute versions of most of the Les Mills programs (BodyCombat, BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyAttack, BodyBalance, CxWORX). I had the Beachbody version of BodyCombat (it was just "Combat"), and…

YMCA Pros: Childcare Group Ex with Les Mills (BodyCombat!) Family friendly Sports for the kids Pool in most locations Three locations within 10-15 minutes of my house Discount for members on after-school care Cons: Price, although I pay $65 a month for a family of 5. We all use it in some way and I personally think it is…

I have a bunch of silicon bands in different colors (I like to switch them out every once in awhile). At first, I would swap them out for my original rings after exercising, but now I pretty much wear them 24/7 and swap with my rings for nicer events. I don't think my husband has worn his original ring in a year or two…

This makes me sad. I've been able to cash out about $150 at Christmas time the last few years. :(

BodyCombat inside, hiking outside.