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  • Have you tried a different yoga instructor? I had one that made my back worse....switched and after a few sessions I noticed a change for the better. I also second the poster that said physio. Also, have you had scans to see what is going on? Also check out Esther Gokhale (I think that's how her name is spelt!). She has an…
    in 3 years of back pain. Unable to work out Comment by huggymama September 2014
  • Walking will honestly help! As you lose weight, other activities can be built into your routine. However, I have known several people who have lost plenty of weight with 'just' walking. Remember to have good posture and an excellent sports bra! Good luck!
    in New Here! Need some Motivation from Friends! Comment by huggymama September 2014
  • OP - have you tried yoga? I'm not bendy at all. My legs shake and I struggle to keep them straight for some poses - if I can keep my balance! But when incorporated into an exercise program that combines cardio, weights and stretching (yoga being the stretching), it combines to aid weight loss. Find a beginner class and it…
    in Should I boost my calories up? Comment by huggymama September 2014
  • OP - have you tried Levis? I personally think the 501s look sexy on a woman with curvy hips, or 'saddlebags' as you put it!
    in Still look awful in skinny jeans. Alternatives? Comment by huggymama September 2014
  • Thanks! I'll check out the groups section
    in Hello vegans! Comment by huggymama August 2014
  • Brussels sprouts stir fried in coconut oil. However I'm trying to ignore the cherry pecan brownies I baked LOL
    in Hello vegans! Comment by huggymama August 2014
  • Cashew pieces and nutritional yeast for making super low-cal cheesy sauce raw vegan protein powder psyllium husk fruit for the freezer ready for the blender coconut water rice milk coconut oil beans and lentils range of veggies - mushrooms, onions, pumpkin, carrots, leafy greens etc soba noodles green tea camomile tea - I…
    in Your must have foods Comment by huggymama August 2014
  • It might be 'diet fatigue', especially if you say you're eating the same most days. Try some new foods, get experimenting in the kitchen. Cashew nut 'cheese' is delicious, easy & low in cals etc.
    in Keep Messing Up Comment by huggymama August 2014
  • Find a running programme that starts slowly in jog/walk segments. I always felt conscious of what ppl thought when I was doing to walk segment, but then i'd remind myself i'm doing something about my fitness instead of driving along eating burgers and passing judgement on others. sure i've had rude comments. i used to run…
    in Too shy to run... Comment by huggymama July 2012
  • I love the freedom and the space to think in peace.....which I don't get to do as I have 3 very vocal kids! I had to give it up after I developed back and pelvic problems during my second pregnancy. I've just taken it up again & I still love it! Off with injury at the moment, so I'm counting down the days to next monday…
    in What made you start running? Comment by huggymama July 2012
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