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This would be a great question for your aerial coach because it sounds like you want better endurance for your aerial routines and classes. Are there certain tricks that ware you out more quickly than others? Is your gymnastic conditioning lacking? Another thing, are you eating enough? My last roommate was an aerial…

Big and bulky is the result of careful and very intentional diet and training. Drinking a protein shake or two isn't going to do that to you. That being said, you don't really need protein shakes. They are a pretty convenient way to fill out you protein macro for the day but you can easily get you protein from food. If you…

Be careful with the grocery store deli sandwiches. Some of those sandwiches and wraps can pack up to 1000 calories (the box of 8 pinwheel sandwiches by Boarshead is an example of this).

I have been cycling these three workouts by Lauren Brooks for the past 6 weeks. I've gone up a kettlebell bell size in most of the movements and have gained some speed:-) https://breakingmuscle.com/learn/3-kettlebell-workouts-and-how-to-plan-your-week I would recommend starting with her low volume option. The double bell…

I'm going to second a few other members and tell you to hold off on taking anything before your doc tells you to. They will likely put you on a high therapeutic dose for a while then switch you to a maintenance dose. If you have a lunch break, is there a way you can eat your lunch outside under direct sunlight?

When I was pregnant I was doing moderate intensity circuit training, strength training, pregnancy Pilates, and walking. I was asked to change my fitness programing as I was Olympic lifting and doing higher intensity training pre pregnancy. Here is an article on exercise during pregnancy from ACOG. Talk to your care…

I loved cheesy dip and nacho chips. I usually don't eat that. What surprised me most during pregnancy was my food aversions. I hated beef gravy and mashed potatoes. I also hated beef stew.

I kept my larger sized clothes because I am planning on having another baby and want to have clothes that fit post pregnancy.

Yep, I was talking about the nutrition program. Thanks for your feed back:-)

I'm currently a size 8 and am pretty content to stay this way:-) When I started my weight loss, I was a size 12.

I do Pilates to help keep me injury free and to strengthen my core. I didn't see any aesthetic results from Pilates, but my rock climbing performance inmproved. The extra core strength helps me keep my feet on the wall. Like @Cherimoose said, check our New Rules of Lifting. In that program, you can add things like cardio…

What are you using for matting?

The deli sandwich pinwheels I used to get at the grocery store. 1,000 calories for a dozen pinwheels.

My mom and sister are nurses and I have seen what you are talking about first hand. They rarely get a lunch. My mom always keeps some type of meal replacement bar in her pocket that she nibbles on throughout the day. I guess you could call the way I eat modified paleo:-) Some paleo recipes and some non paleo recipes. My…

I would get on a solid Kettlebell program to burn some calories, achieve more muscular tone, and have fun while doing it. Lauren Brooks has some great programs. I have used the program in her book Kettlebells for Women.…

Any time I take any sort of aerial fitness class, I log it as gymnastics.

I am so sorry you had this type of experience. As for this trainer's rude and unprofessional behavior, it is not the norm in the Crossfit community. While I can understand why you would never want to try it again, I encourage you to try a different affiliate once you have healed.

Trader joes makes an almond butter that is $7 for a jar. I get the big jars from Sam's club for around $11. Most of the almond butter I see will last about a year unopened. If you are talking about the Justin's honey almond butter, I've seen it go for about $14.

With your right hand, tuck your thumb into your fist and tip your fist forward like your holding a fishing pole. If that is painful at all, get to a doc or OT.

I do:-) I use 18lb for most of the single arm movements, 26lb for moderate swings, goblet squats, and single leg deadlifts, and 35lb for heavier days. One of my goals is to get a 35lb Turkish get up. I will second Andrea DuCane's video. It is exellent. I also like Lauren Brooks. She has a couple of free workouts on YouTube…

They helped me during and after my pregnancy. I had some pretty bad hip pain towards the end and taking a bath with Epsom salts helped alleviate that pain so I could sleep. Post delivery my care team made me Epsom salt packs to help treat my post delivery swelling and the swelling was gone within a day.

The Epsom salt bath delivers magnesium through your skin. That magnesium help to reduce inflammation and it can act as a muscle relaxant. One cup for a bath that is about six inches deep should be enough. Make sure you stay in for at least 20min.

I tracked lactose along with other carbohydrates when I was a gestational diabetic. Now that I am back to normal, I don't really pay attention to it. I kind of wish MFP had an added sugars category.

When you go to the doc request blood work to check your vitamin D levels. A deficiency can cause hair loss.

First a couple of suggestions, then I will tell you some good news:-) I think you started too heavy. If you have access to those preloaded barbells try starting lighter. 35lb might work better for OHP and for your squats. You also don't have to add weight every session. I broke through my plateau on squats and OHP by…

I use the pull up progression with the feet on a chair. I use a pretty sturdy dining room chair that doesn't go any where. He could also start in kneeling and use his feet to assist the movement.

Are your blisters open? If they are, keep them uncovered most of the time (cover them while lifting) and let them heal. Over time, you'll develop callouses which will help keep your hands from ripping. You will know it is time to trim your callouses when they start to accumulate dry skin. I take a pumice stone to mine when…

Dave's Killer Bread. It has 5g of protein per slice at 120 calories per slice.

I plan 1 breakfast, two lunch options, 3 dinner options, and 3-4 snacks per week. I select recipes that use in season produce and grocery shop once per week. I only buy what we need at the grocery store. For example, if I'm making something that requires one banana, I only buy one banana. The breakfast recipe lasts all…

Home is so convenient! I have nearly everything I need in my home gym. I can wear old ratty workout clothes without feeling self conscious. I don't have to drive anywhere and I don't have to get a sitter for my son:-)