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  • Yes, I've seen fluctuations even larger depending on diet, exercise, salt intake, etc. Good to keep track of your overall measurements too and compare those with the scale; your weight can be very misleading.
  • Carbs can cause bloating -- on days when I do cardio I increase my carb intake and immediately get super bloated. Edited to add, by carbs I mean vegetables and greens. You might look into trying a Keto diet, which is higher in fats and lower in carbs and helps with bloating for sure.
  • I have a *ton* of food sensitivities, and maintain a keto diet besides. Most places will allow you a measure of substitutions or you can request they leave something off, combine items, etc. I try to eat consistently because one day of cheating can be enough to push me out of ketosis and also tends to make me crave bad…
  • Yes. Like any other type of fitness this depends on how often you practice and your own body's response to fitness. It's a great full-body workout. Typically anything I do that increases my strength has a direct effect on my confidence, so in that regard yes. I do a lot of stretching, every day, and it not only works out…
  • Not uncommon for your body to adapt to reduced calorie intake with reduced hunger. Make sure you feed your body even if you don't feel hungry but need the calories for the day, or you'll end up with a big swing the other way (overeating because your body has become too deprived). And welcome back!
  • Some tips to eating regularly throughout the day, on a budget, and staying under calories while feeling full... 1. Track everything you eat so you can easily plan what you eat throughout the day and what you can still eat while staying within your calorie goal. If you wait to track your calories until the end of the day…
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