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I pop them, and let it dry. Then put a little Neosporin and bandaid on if I need to use that body part. I tried not popping it before and it made it worse. It eventually torn on it's own and it was a messy tear that pulled back a ton of skin and took forever to heal up.

I don't know anyone who goes to the gym to people-watch. No one is interested in what you are doing unless 1. you are doing yourself harm or 2. you are doing others harm. I film myself quite frequently when I workout to check form as well as to record progress. I used to be worried about it, and then I realized a lot of…

I was always taught to be loud. If someone grabs you, scream/yell/screech, do whatever to make a lot of noise that indicates that you need help. I live in a big city which means it's usually pretty busy, but the more residential areas can get quiet. Out of worry, my mom sent me mace and some other little tools like a loud…

I agree. I'm guessing it might be more like a citrus sour not like warheads sour. If it's kind of lemony, it could be okay. Whoever wants to take that plunge, let us know how it goes.

The other problem I've personally run into is "I'm hungry and need to eat now and I don't want to wait until I get home." About 30 minutes before you leave work, eat something at your desk, about 100 calories. Banana, a granola bar, string cheese, beef jerky, carrots and hummus etc. That'll give you enough energy and…

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I also think "food is fuel." I eat the stuff I like, but I also say no to things because I don't need to eat just to eat. Similarly, I don't put gas in my car just to put gas in it. And I'd never overfill the tank so it's bursting. Even though my car should only get premium, sometimes I put in…

Keep stuff at home that you're actually interested in eating. If you like take out type stuff - frozen hamburger or chicken patties that are precooked (can easily be microwaved) shredded cheese eggs hamburger buns/ tortilla wraps/ pita breads pre cut up veggies/salad mixes frozen baked fries/tater tots lots of different…

Make something that is mostly fruit based. It'll still be sweet. Something like a mini parfait- sugar free vanilla pudding, berries, and a bit of crumbled sugar cookie and mini chocolate chips.

Get your own treadmill in your own space, away from my space. Luckily, all the treadmills at my club have TVs and we have over 50 treadmills, in addition to a lot of other cardio equipment. Every so often I'll see something weird happening, but our members seem to have a decent gym etiquette.

Gallo Pinto is the national dish. I'm guessing she's eaten a ton of it if they mostly eat traditional food. I think baking a dessert would be better. Flan is delicious, but if you make it wrong, it's really really gross. Tres Leches is a tasty cake, very different from any regular "American" cakes. I'd do empanadas though.…

I like to bake because I like to see other people enjoy the things I made. But, recipes also annoy me. I'll usually take a traditional recipe and add my own spin on it. Last year I took a yellow cake recipe and turned it into snickerdoodle cake with cookie topping.

Im more active in the summer because it's warm and there is always a lot going on. I don't have to bundle up, shovel snow, pre-heat my car. Winter is a big hassle in Chicago! However, during the winter I have more of a plan because I don't run. Much more weightlifting and trying out new strength programming.

When I was running late and needed to bring something, I'd grab a whole raw potato. And throw some frozen vegetables sprinkled with all purpose seasoning in a Tupperware (still frozen) and 3 whole eggs (raw, un- cracked). When lunch came around, I'd microwave the potato for 8 minutes. And then I'd crack the eggs over the…

shorts- Nike Pro 3 inch. sports bras- doesn't matter, I'm a 32 double A. sweats- Adidas Tiro 17 shirts- any tank top will do shoes- Nike Free or Converse Chuck Taylors

Most buffets and all you can eat dining places are a waste. Most holiday food is actually pretty gross. Sours are basically melted sour candy mixed with a Miller Lite and are an embarrassment to beer.

Trainers get a free membership at the gym they train at. Maybe for you, but I think gift cards are an awesome gift. I spend a lot of money at places like Amazon, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nike etc and if someone else is willing to give me 20 bucks to spend on whatever I want at Amazon, then I'd gladly accept it. Even…

I think it is relatively uncommon for an adult to be a true outlier to the BMI range. I think a lot of people lie to themselves and think they have far more muscle than they actually do and use that to justify maintaining an overweight size. And, the ones who are outliers often look like they weight far less than they…

Texture thing.... meaning?? You don't like soft foods, crunchy foods, things with crunchy bits?

Chia seeds are for birds, not humans. Bread is not necessary and usually is not that good.

I don't think people care. I know it can be hard not to feel self conscious, but people aren't focusing on you. They also don't know if you just got out of a spin class or had a long bike ride to the gym or had a run outside before coming to the gym. I have some clients who are super sweaty people and it doesn't bother me…

For drinks, I occasionally grab a Muscle Milk Lite. It's only 150 calories. I'll grab a fruit or a a couple eggs to eat with it. Since dairy is hard on my stomach, I sometimes do an Isopure. It's 160 calories and has no dairy. For bars, I like Quest, OhYeah One, RX Bars or Clif Builder Bars. These range 190 to 280 calories…

What are you eating? 2400 calories is not that much food, assuming you're not eating massive volumes of low calorie stuff too. This is about 2400 and not that much volume Breakfast 420 Noosa yogurt (220 cals) protein bar (200) Snack 300 2 tbsp peanut butter (200) 1 apple (100 cals) Lunch 705 calories 2 pieces of toast (240…

Some of my clients have very, very tight muscles either due to injuries, mobility issues or just really bad flexibility. I have them just move. For example- tight shoulders, arms, I have them hold 1 lb weights, but you can use a small water bottle in each hand. The weight is to gently activate through the muscle. It is not…

Okay, but this is the internet. If you post something with little to no scientific/medical evidence, someone is going to challenge it. There is no need to spread information with just one side of the story. For example, if I posted a thread claiming that sugar is the leading cause of cancer and we should all eat more…

So, honestly, it's just a lack of self control. If you don't start to force yourself to learn to leave food, you won't get used to it. Practice. If you can't do it by yourself then have someone help you. Find a friend or a family member you trust and tell them you're working on building healthier habits with food and you…

I don't eat much "salad" like lettuce and little veggies. I do eat roasted/sauteed/ steamed/ grilled/baked etc etc vegetables with olive oil, garlic, lemon, salt and pepper.

I often get an appetizer for a meal and add a side of steamed veggies. You could have gotten the shrimp cocktail and the bacon wrapped scallops with a side of veggies for a lower calorie meal. You can also scrap anything on the plate you don't want. Sometimes I order a sandwich/burger/tacos, pick out the meat and veggies…

Just make small portions of things. My dad doesn't usually have a big celebration so he'll make small dishes to feed 4.

Mix salsa verde, greek yogurt, lime and chipotle powder. It'll make a creamy Mexican dressing.

2 things- 1. I always have an emergency meal/snack around. Something like a can of vegetable soup (150 cals), a protein bar (200 cals) and a piece of beef jerky (100 cals). If needed, I can eat all that and have a decently balanced meal, but it's not tempting to eat just because it's there. 2. When others bring stuff and…