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I did. Your care team should give you a set number of carbs they want you having daily. If they haven't given you a set number of carbs, ask about it. If your insurance will cover diabetes education or a visit to the dietician do it. I also recommend blood glucose monitoring. It will let you know what foods work for you…

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZWM-_JNhQ Some good ideas here.

LivFit is a pretty standard bodybuilding split. To get the most bang for your buck on a bodybuilding split, you need to have a decent strength base. That strength base would be achieved quicker on a program like Stronglifts 5x5 or Starting Strength. If you enjoy the LivFit program, however, keep doing it. Make sure your…

I've used RP strength in the past. It was an adjustment conforming my habits and diet to the template. I did get stronger while on the plan. For sports nutrition, RP offers a pretty good product. This Healthy Balanced Diet template is new to RP. Hope it goes well for you.

You do have a really significant gap. If I were you, I would seek out a pelvic floor physical therapist. They are trained to treat diastasis recti. I would also stop doing the bent over rows and the deadlifts. Those lifts put a lot of strain on the abdominal wall that can make your gap worse. Do you have back pain and/or…

I'm going to second the Strong Curves recommendation. Pregnancy and child birth wreak havoc on your hips, pelvic girdle and glutes. Strong Curves is glute centered and will help rebuild your hips, glutes, and pelvic girdle. What kind of condition are your abs in? Do you have any separation in your abs or chronic back pain?…

If your willing to pay a little bit, Nia Shanks has a pretty awesome body weight program. http://www.niashanks.com/the-beautiful-badass-bodyweight-guide2/

My goal used to be 140g of protein. Here is how I reached that goal: -I have eggs or egg whites for breakfast -4-6oz of meat with lunch -4-6 oz of meat with dinner -2 snacks with at least 14g of protein Examples: 2 pieces of reduced fat string cheese, 6oz Greek yogurt with frozen cherries, tuna packets, 1/2 cup roasted…

OP, yes you need to eat more. The Protein Shake diet is not and was not meant to be sustainable. It is a crash diet. To see real success, weigh and measure your food, log consistently, and be ready for this to take some time. Please get off the crash diet roller coaster.

String Cheese, protein bars (Quest seems to have the highest protein for the calories), a tuna packet, Enlighten roasted broad beans, and roasted chickpeas. Seeing that your goal is high, make sure you are getting a protein source at every meal and snack. You are going to get really bored with chicken, shrimp, and Greek…

This.

Yeah:-) after I bought my 24K I'm pretty sure the UPS guy hates me too. I second what Stan said about CAP. I've had a 15lb bell break:-/ OP, I know it's pricy! At minimum, get the Lurie DVD and an 8K bell and you should be set.

Nope, this whole spot reduction and target toning your "trouble areas" is a big myth that the fitness industry tells women in order to sell us stuff.

I'm 5'9" SW: 172lb CW: 146lb I am currently maintaining:-)

I'll go on further and post a pretty good GGS article on squats for ya. https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/blog/strength-training/myths-wrecking-squat-technique/ I find that warming up with glute activation drills helps my squats. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ARohP6TvKTY I'd also like to suggest shifting your mind set from…

You've received some great advice here. I will also recommend Iron Core Kettlebell by Sara Lurie. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005FRWTSO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522090056&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=iron+core+kettlebell+by+sarah+lurie&dpPl=1&dpID=414ROZIMQ1L&ref=plSrch It's fairly inexpensive and the…

Calcium: fortified cereals, fortified nut or soy milk, almonds Both: molasses, canned fish with the bones, dark chocolate 85% or more Iron: beans

Talk to you doc about getting a referral to a registered dietician for diabetes education. In diabetes education, they teach you how to work in an occasional sugary dessert.

Congrats on your marriage:-)

Firstly, start logging you food so that you have an idea of how much protein you are getting. Secondly, if you're concerned about your protein intake, add a protein source to every meal.

I'm going to suggest coming back to core work slowly. Less than two fingers isn't bad, but ideally, before you start normal core work, I'd like to see you at one finger or less. Here is a good place to start: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EXm5UcVXuEU You probably won't be here for long. You do need a playground ball or a…

He gave you some excellent advice here. I'm going to suggest , instead of doing knee push ups, try elevated push ups. Start with the wall if you can get to 15, progress to a counter top then just keep lowering your hand s till they are on the floor:-) It takes time, but you will get there!

Most of The Firm's videos are high intensity cardio with weights. I'd log it as high intensity cardio.

For the high blood sugar, I'd recommend going to your doc and ask them about blood glucose monitoring. Blood glucose monitoring will let you know what it is that you are eating that is spiking your blood sugar. Is your nutritionist a registered professional? If so, ask them about how to eat to lower your blood sugar. Be…

Do you have diastasis recti? Do you experience low back pain? Did you have an episiotomy or experience 3rd or 4th degree tearing?

Is there a way you can get a referral to a dietician?

Along with it being good for your cholesterol, being satisfying, and you can flavor it a lot of different ways, I'll add that's it's pretty inexpensive. If you don't really enjoy it, don't torture yourself with it:-) I know my husband would rather have a bowl of Cheerios, which are also great for cholesterol, than a bowl…

For me, I know that most protein bars will give me constipation. My constipation was eased by consuming more whole grains and a variety of fruit and veg. I reach my protein goal by including a protein source at each meal and snack. That includes breakfast. Fruit is not bad for weight loss. It is an excellent source of…

I have actually re-evaluated this recently. Short term goals: 100 Kettlebell snatches with 8k in one practice session (focus on form with lots of rest between sets of 10). 5 Turkish Get Ups per side at 8k. Long term goals: -Work up to the first part of Simple and Sinister by Pavel (5 TGU per side at 16K and 100 one arm…

Some things to look at when you are visiting the affiliates: - Are there participants from a wide range of ages and fitness backgrounds? I want to see that at an affiliate because I want to know that the coaches can handle a diverse group of clients and that certain folks aren't silently excluded. - Are the coaches…