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  • Strength is created in the resting phase. When we workout our bodies we literally micro tear our muscles. The healing of the muscle happens while at rest. If we don’t give our body rest, we never give the muscle a chance to heal and become stronger. A rest day could consist of light yoga and stretching, taking a walk, if…
    in REST DAYS. What does your rest day look like? Comment by runfiremamarun May 2019
  • I have been hypothyroid since I was 14yr old, 45 now. I have tried Armour and did not have great success with it, it felt like my body was competing with it instead of working with it. Armour is a natural hormone, Synthroid/Levothyryroxine are synthetic. I’ll try Armour again when I’ve reached menopause someday... Anyway,…
    in Hypothyroid and weight loss Comment by runfiremamarun May 2018
  • Shin splints are usually caused by an increase in pressure within the calf muscles. “Tight muscles” cause stress to the interosseous membrane that stabilized the tibia and the fibula. Get a massage! Awesome leg work on the posterior and anterior ( back and front) of the leg can help release that pressure. (Also good for…
    in Shin Splints Comment by runfiremamarun February 2018
  • See a Physical Therapist for exercises and stretch options, see a good Chiropractor specializing in AMIT, Advanced Muscle Integration Technique, for non invasive relief, not the "pop and crack" kind of chiropractic care. A good massage therapist will tell you low back pain almost always means gluteus (butt) muscles are…
    in Stretches for a sore back Comment by runfiremamarun June 2017
  • Remember it's wasted/ waisted either way. I can throw out the waste or I put it on my waist. This usually helps me keep perspective in a stressful or emotional moment.
    in Finding replacements for stress eating! Comment by runfiremamarun May 2017
  • ClubSilencio speaks true. An anterior tilt, too much sway in the low back, means your hamstrings are already long and they need to be strengthened, the quadriceps need to be stretched and lengthened. Strengthen the abdominal muscles as well. A posterior tilt, think Erckle of the 80's comedy or no lordotic curve in the low…
    in Help my hamstrings, please! Comment by runfiremamarun April 2017
  • 1/2 c frozen blueberries 1/2 c frozen peaches 1/2 c frozen mango 1/3 c Fage Greek yogurt 1 tb peach or apricot preserves 1 c water (hot for a drinkable smoothie, cold for a "milk shake" consistency) Blend until smooth. I use the Magic Bullet. Use any fruit combination, match the preserve to the fruit, the combinations are…
    in Smoothie recipes Comment by runfiremamarun March 2017
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