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I usually wipe down my equipment with disinfectant wipes every so often, particularly when I have a sweaty workout. In regards to the mat, it depends but I usually do the same. If your mat has odors you can spot treat but if it is shredding its time for a new one. Your bare skin touches it so just make sure that whatever…

I usually have about a 4-5 lb. increase with my period and it is usually within the one week leading up. I just try my best to drink lots of water and be mindful of it. I can usually tell its about to happen because I start to have breakouts along my jawline. If I am diligent with the water during the 3-5 day cycle I will…

I eat my regular whole well-balanced meals but I go over my daily calorie intake on what is seeming like a regular basis; so in that regard yes I am unsatisfied. I know it is not a water intake issue because I average about 100oz of water a day. I am not familiar with protein shakes aside from using them after intense…

I haven't heard of anything, I have been going the natural way and sticking to anti-inflamatory Foods like cinnamon & jalapanos. I heard glucosime and crodrodine (i think im mispelling them) can help joints but it hasn't been proven

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I love jogging just remain consistant. Listen to your body. Stretch before and after and make sure you warmup and cool down. Good luck!

You look so pretty! Good job'

Although many people consider us "African American" or "Black" I do not identify with either. I consider myself American or mixed. I am Irish and Antiguan first generation from both sides. I never saw myself as African America or Black because of the two cultures I was raised in that made me who I am. I am not just one or…

I have resistance bands but I have no clue what to do with them. I walk around with them in my purse, so when I get bored at work I have something to do. Can those help? What are some exercises I can do with them?

Water exercises? What do you suggest? I do not even know how to swim (sad but true) both my parents were lifeguards and tried to teach me to no avail.

Welcome back! It is hard to stay focused and we all at times get overwhelmed. The most important part is that you realized what road you headed down and you came back as opposed to repeating history. We all falter or have moments of weakness, that is what makes us human. I think you can come back, you obviously care about…

It's hard most of the time I try to find something to distract me. If that doesn't work I drink water. Most of the time my eyes are bigger than my stomach, like now it is bagels at work, and the whole office smells like it. It is tempting but I brought my own breakfast of homemade oatmeal, so I know I will be full and…

Also, drinking tea, juice, eating fruits and veggies all count as well, towards your water intake, not as much but they do nonetheless. Water is good for you but if you are going to the bathroom every hour or more, you're over doing it. Eight glasses may not apply to everybody, just like every diet doesn't. You can…

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It's hard to stick to it, this website helps a ton! I am new myself but the community is so warm and welcoming you can not help but to get excited! I wish you the best of luck, I know you are going to do it!

Bumping into people from work and school who think that I have kids (yes plural) because I have gained so much weight and they think the pictures of my niece and nephew on facebook are actually mine.

I know the feeling, I use to run and play handball almost everyday and now I have osteoarthritis in my arms, hands and knees and I cannot lift more than 5 lbs. (doctor's orders) Zumba has become my friend, it fast, upbeat and most of all fun. Sometimes, I do test my limits and do run but not often and I take it easy so I…

You're doing an awesome job and you look great! I know you can do it!

Wow, I am happy for all of the positive responses. I have been doing anything and everything. On days when my schedule is too hectic to make it to the gym, I have DVDs and workout equipment at home. I have not changed my eating habits, as I have always been a fan of water, and tons of fruits, veggies, chicken and fish. I…

Ideally that is what I should be aiming for but, I want to reach one goal at a time. I see a lot of people developed a system of rewarding themselves when they reach their goals, but I am still trying to figure out what I would like during this process.