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I had to stop running because of a knee issue and I really enjoy walking with the incline up. You can easily burn the same calories as running without the pounding on your knees.

The dictionary definition of mons pubis is “the rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones” It is supposed to be fatty. That’s just the human anatomy

The biggest difference I would say between fitness blender and BBG is BBG is a structured program in which you move through a set of resistance workouts over 12 weeks that get progressively more challenging. Each one is unique for that week and focus. If you follow the program, you do 2 to 3 of these resistance workouts…

BBG stands for bikini body guide by Kayla Itsines. Beach body is a different product—I think it’s videos. I’ve used BBG several times and like it. If you don’t have dumbbells you can use gallons of water or anything like that. You can either download her SWEAT app and access it there (the first month is free right now and…

Congrats on achieving your goal! To the question you asked a while back on what bf% measurement method folks use, I’ve done the Bod Pod a few times, but the results don’t always seem accurate. One time was especially bad. It said I was at under 15% but anyone looking at me would guess I was a little over 20%. The folks…

This is so sweet!!! Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!

Congrats!!

Welcome!! Excited for your journey!

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It sounds like you have really high expectations for your progress and your comments that you don’t want to be seen, you’re embarrassed to go out make me feel for you. It sounds like you’re dealing with some body shame issues that are really affecting your psyche and how you feel about yourself. My advice would be to read…

Another idea would be to join a local “buy nothing” “freecycle” or “Fred gift economy” group in your area (on Facebook) and post a request there if anyone has a scale to give away. Might not yield anything, but worth a try. You’d be surprised how much stuff people have laying around that they don’t use. I bought a new…

The HR from my Fitbit blaze watch is 100% wrong most of the time. I hear the same thing from my friends with the other brands etc. I stick with my chest strap.

Moving Comfort brand is called Brooks now. This is also the best sports bra I’ve found in anything close to an affordable price range. I pay 40-50 I think, for the one I like. The Maia or Juno Brooks bras would probably be a good choice for you.

I am exercising through knee pain as well. I focus on upper body and an exercises build strength and muscle while avoiding putting stress on my knee. The only lower body strength training I do is my physical therapy exercises. When I do cardio, I typically use the elliptical machine, because it’s low impact. Swimming and…

I’ve worn trail running shoes for my hikes for years. A lot of pairs of Solomons. Never had a problem.

This ^^ so yummy! My go-to is similar. Only difference is I don’t add flax, and I use milk where they use water. Another combo I love is 1 cup spinach, 1/2 a cucumber, and a sprig or two of mint. I usually add some yogurt and/or ice cubes, and milk as well.

This is very common in our society, but it’s not healthy. Try to understand why you feel guilty and become more compassionate to yourself. You may find Brene Brown’s TED Talk on guilt and shame helpful in reframing this https://upliftconnect.com/brene-brown-listening-to-shame/

If you made the eggnog with low-fat milk instead of any cream or half-and-half, and added a little vanilla protein powder in with the other ingredients, it might be pretty good.

I have several! One is Silk brand soy eggnog. It’s so delicious, and I absolutely cannot control myself around real eggnog. The Silk brand one is much healthier for my life. The other is I love whole wheat gingerbread. It doesn’t make it that much healthier, but it does at least provide a little extra fiber without…

I’ve had that symptom on a pretty regular basis for a long time - pretty much exactly how you describe. About 10 years ago, I saw a doctor for it. She examined me, did bloodwork, took my blood pressure, etc, and said there was nothing wrong with me, but also referred me to a dietitian. She also told I was fine. Since then,…

You’re doing great!!! Don’t let one weigh-in get you down. You still lost weight! As you mentioned, there’s a good chance it was just a little bloating from the salt and beer. Stay the course. You know from your previous weeks that what you’ve been doing is working! Hugs! You got this!

It sounds like a session or two with a good nutritionist or registered dietitian would help you a lot. From what you’ve said, it sounds like you’re on the right track, just need some more guidance and coaching specific to your measurements, goals, and needs. It sounds like you may be going too far on the side of…

Another vote for Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz! I’m not vegan, but a friend cooked several of these recipes for me, and I got hooked. It’s probably my most used cookbook now. Just so darn delicious.

I’m on Beginner Week 3. I’m liking it a lot! It’s very challenging but definitely still doable. I have started to see visual results already and have been happy with them. Are there any specific questions you have?

Regarding exercises, many people like the abdominal exercises Kayla Itsines puts out on Instagram. Blogilates (look on YouTube or google) is another good resource for ab workouts. Good luck and have fun!

I love my Fitbit blaze! What kind of inspiration are you looking for? Let’s talk

There’s a lot to consider and a lot of good advice in this thread. One thing I typically do is only put one earbud in my ear to listen to music when I run outside. The other ear is open. That way I can still have my music, but not be completely tuned out from the world. It doesn’t just help against potential crime, but…

I started the one-week free trial of BBG on her SWEAT App recently. It’s a good way to see what you think without paying a fortune. I also liked that you can choose different tracks in it, based on your goals and whether you have access to gym equipment. The workout was really hard for me - I was impressed. The app was a…

Sorry to hear about the shin splints. I had them too. After working with my doctor and physical therapist, the best thing that kicked my shin splits so they didn’t come back was doing all my running in trail running shoes - because they provide extra stability. My favorite brand is Salomon. Never had trouble finding them…