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  • I can agree with what has been said before: Rotating two pairs of shoes so they have time to dry. Store them in the trunk rather than inside a bag, so they can get more air. Putting them in a Freezer for 12 hours regularly. Anything moist absorbing to stuff inside (paper, teabags, special moist absorbers ect) There's also…
    in Stinky shoes - what's your solution? Comment by wanderingrat January 2019
  • I haven't read all of the pages here, so I'm sorry if it is redundant. But specifically your scapular winging that you keep feeling. Did the physio ever check or tell you if they think the cause is a lack of muscle strength or neuromuscular control (or both)? Lack of strength of the serratus anterior and trap ascendens is…
    in Glute Imbalance and Scapular Winging Comment by wanderingrat January 2019
  • I think either can be fine. Although ALL of those still should be well informed about how to combine their foods to have all the nutrients they need. There's plenty of meat eaters that are sick due to a completely screwed up nutrient intake and I do find it interesting that the debate about vegetarians and vegans 'lacking'…
    in Meat Eater, Vegetarian or Vegan? Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • Marion - you remind me of one.
    in What name would you say the person above suits? Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • There's already a bunch of great tips here. I can just agree with that. Don't be scared, no one really gives much of a damn why anyone else is there if they go to the gym to work out. Those that go to the gym oogling at other people, well... honestly, aren't they a little pitiable rather than scary? And if they feel as if…
    in Scared to go to the gym Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • If you lift, don't be too surprised that the scale doesn't go down at first. That's pretty normal with some people it even goes up a little at first. ;) Muscle mass has a higher density than fat meaning: same amount of muscle mass is way heavier than fat. Enjoy the success you see and feel! And last but not least:…
    in I can finally do push ups! Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • I’m not feeling quite comfortable enough with chatting up everyone that I think could be a good match. So I’ll try the other way around: Hi, I’m a noob, is there anyone willing to be my mentor? About me: I’m a 28 year old woman and I used to have a very active lifestyle (competitive volleyball, martial arts, extra gym…
    in 2016 Adopt a Noob Official MFP Thread Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • Best tip: get a coach that's physically there and can check your form. Exercise execution is very important. You'll also do good to have a spotter if you work on free weights.
    in Inspiring physique competitor Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • You may want to log the food to check for what you eat as well. Make sure you get all the nutrients you need and don't overdo with fat and simple carbs. Eating less doesn't always mean loosing weight. If you mess up your metabolism with your diet and make your body think this is an emergency time with too little nutrients…
    in Fighting to lose weight Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • Being able to target fat loss is a myth. Can't do that, it's genetic predisposition, it will add where it will add and it will go where it goes. If someone tells you otherwise, they're missinformed, lying, wishing or possibly trying to cheat you. The only way that can work is plastic surgery to remove the fatcells in one…
    in Keeping the booty but shedding the tummy and back fat? Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • Another recomendation would be ask one of your fellow students with the programme you're doing. It will be great help for you AND them. As a physical therapist, I can't say I would ever be comfortable to mentor or coach anyone over the internet that would be preposterous. The only thing I could do is give a few pointers.…
    in Looking for mentor Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • The first one is absolutely right, if there's more going in than out... it will add up. But here's where the "what you eat" comes in. If you get hungry and eat a stick of celery or if you get hungry and eat a bar of chocolate... well, I don't think I need to explain in more detail, do I? The whole discussion about strength…
    in Gym or Diet or both? Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • You know... googling or reading up a diagnosis is one thing. But if you're lifting with (I'm gonna be very direct) crappy posture and possibly (most likely) bad execution of the exercise and you do not have the proper knowledge and a good mirror to place for correcting yourself... I very strongly recommend you go and make…
    in How do I no if I work hard enough at the gym Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • You're saying "gym" or diet. I don't think "gym" is the keyword, "moving" or "exercise" is a better choice. You can do that anywhere, no gym in particular needed. For wellbeing, weightloss, gain and maintaining, both is important. If you want the nice looks or the energetic feeling as your goal (or shortly: proper health)…
    in Gym or Diet or both? Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
  • Don't overwork yourself. You say you go to the gym 4-5 days a week. Question is though, what exactly are you doing at the gym? Balance is the key, you need to stimulate your abs enough to make your body think what's there is not enough. But after that you need around 48 hours of REST (one day inbetween) from the ab…
    in What should I eat to help me get abs while I gain weight Comment by wanderingrat March 2016
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