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I'm a medium sized bra too (34D) and have struggled to find good ones. I'm expensive though, but if you are looking for a stellar sports bra that will last you years, go with the Victorias Secret Sports Line (I have the Incredible and Angel Sport) . I use the ones with the most support and love them- can't wear anything…

You sound like you are right on par as to where you need to be for weight loss. I lose about .25- .5 lbs per week currently and it is slow, but you want a slow loss versus a fast loss. This means that you are building lean muscle mass and promoting healthy fat burning that you will maintain better once you get to goal. As…

I eat at my TDEE minus 15-10% which puts me at 1800-2100 calories roughly and a lot of it comes from protein. I try to aim around 6-8% grams per lb. I usually even out around 100 grams though and I eat plenty of meat, but usually get my protein numbers up by using a scoop of unflavored whey (isopure) with my chocolate milk…

I will for sure let you know what I end up getting. I have a pair of zero drop hiking shoes that I use for walking and hiking and love them. I will check out the ones you guys have suggested for sure :) Thanks!

I love general clif bars, but they are not very full of protein. Another is the Body Builders clif bars which have 20grams of protein in them. I love the chocolate mint *drool*- never tried the peanut butter one, but I'm sure it tastes just as great. Another option would be to make your own at home. There are tons of…

1) You won't gain weight usually unless you are eating at a surplus... however if you are weight lifting, be ready for your weight loss to stall because you are correct- muscle weighs more than fat- replacing that fat with lean muscle will probably stall weight loss for a bit. HOWEVER, I'd take measurements and do so now.…

No pictures, but I love anything wine, chocolate & carmel, wine, cadbury minis, wine, crab ragoons, and did I mention wine? To be honest though I break the typical "diet" all the time. I just eat everything in moderation or small quantities. What's life you can't enjoy the good stuff?

It's actually considered resistance training more so than cardio. Yes it does ramp the heart up, but usually mostly only during the squat and clean and press sets.

I measure just a bit under my rib cage which is also where my narrowest part of my waist is. When I started at 162 lbs, my waist was at 29.5", now my waist is at 27.25 at 145lbs. I live by my tape measure because sometimes the scale is a dirty little liar. I didn't budge a lb for two months, but lost a 3/4" off of my hips.…

In my body pump class that is an hour long (bar bell endurance strength training) we do our dead lifts with our hang cling sets, but not side by side to our squat set the is the first thing we do after warm up. Because it's endurance lifting, we do 88 reps on each muscle group and so we also go a bit lighter than you would…

I am working myself up to running longer distances right now. I ran 800 meter runs in middle and high school for track and used to be pretty fast despite my height and bulky build. I then off and on ran and would get up to 2-3 miles until about 2 years after I graduated college. I got bored of running 5ks though and hated…

I guess I meant more about where on the ground in relation to my body should my legs be swinging. I've been running with a lady about 6'1" and so I've been matching her stride, meaning that my leg was swinging way out in front of my body. I was thinking about foot strike in regards to where I should be placing my feet in…

I've done some reading on the Chi running too. Thinking grabbing the trainer at my gym to talk to me about it and see if she'll run with me a bit today to help me get a grip on it- Also, I'll look into the shoes. I like to have a wider toe box as well due to blistering. Thanks :)

It's fine, I understand your questioning. I go regularly because I like to get regularly adjusted- just being proactive in reducing injuries. I was having hips issues and then my IT band flared up this year. My chiro is also a physical therapist and does acupuncture as well and I've seen a lot of improvements in regards to…

What style of Merrell's are they exactly? I'd like to look into them. I've been pretty impressed with my Merrell hiking shoes so i'd love to see what these are like.

I disagree- my current chiro has fixed many issues I've had in faster time than an ortho I went to awhile back. He just told me to take aleve everyday because there weren't any bone issues and didn't think that my hip needing anything done- that it'd go back to the way it was after some rest... and it didn't. But I'm not…

I'm not. I do a body pump class (bar bells with weights) and I love that I can lift as heavy as I do for as many reps as I do. It's endurance lifting, but it pushes you to your max. I do 60 lbs hang clings (3 rounds) and 50 lb squats (3 sets). When I do go up into the weight lifting room, I am right along with the guys…

I would try to find ways to make it fun so you look forward to it. Find a gym partner that will go on jogs with you or hang out with you while your on the elliptical or bike. Use some music to jam up your workout or bring an exciting book that you can read while you are doing elliptical. If your asthma is getting to you…

You look awesome and much more fit!!! I was this exact way no too long ago as well! I am bulky in general and while I run, I enjoy strength training a lot. I've upped my calories to 1800-2300 and started using the measuring tape more than my scale, though I do enjoy seeing my numbers lower EVER so slowly while I'm eating…

I would make your BMR your base minimum to eat at. That is caloric burn at a comatose state. On days you are working out, I'd make your goal closer to 1600 or a bit more on those days because you are burning more. Also, if you are hitting the gym 5-6 days a week, do not set yourself at sedentary, set it at moderately…

I almost always I have a protein shake after I finish at the gym. My protein shake is homemade though, I use a cup of skim milk, 2 scoops nestle chocolate powder, and 1 scoop of isopure unflavored protein. I don't' use chocolate milk often enough before it goes bad so that's why there chocolate powder is in there. Regular…

Meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and I use unflavored protein powder and add it into various things. Lately I've been mixing it with chocolate milk as a post workout out protein shake. You can't tell it's even in a cup of chocolate milk. I use the Isopure Unflavored Whey and I like it. Don't smell it, but mix it with something with…

I run a lot and am training for a half marathon in late May. Bad on the joints... well, if you don't take care and get proper running gear and listen to your body when it aches then you'll definitely injury yourself. As some others have said, build up to it and work on proper form and a comfortable pace. Look up the…

You're correct that it is an valid number; however, I don't believe that we should go solely by it. It doesn't take into account body build, lean mass vs fat mass, water weight.... etc. You can lose inches and not lose weight, so that's where I call it a dirty liar. Because you are replacing the fat loss with lean mass…

One thing you should do is slowly up your calories. Up your calories to 1400 for about a month and slowly up them again. You need to be eating at least above your BMR. Your BMR is your calorie burn if you were comatose. If your TDEE is 2000 I'd say take a 10%-15% (at the most 15%) cut off of your TDEE and eat around there.…

Weight is just a number and the scale is a dirty little liar. Take measurements and you may find that you are losing inches but not weight. I would also recommend looking at a TDEE (total daily energy expenditure) calculator and reassess your calorie intake. 1200 is way too little and I couldn't survive on that small of an…

You can actually build muscle and lose fat... The thought that you can't is a common fitness myth... Here's a link http://www.muscleandfitness.com/nutrition/lose-fat/7-tips-building-muscle-burning-fat First off, the only way you can "bulk" is to eat at a surplus (focus on high protein and fat in order to effectively do…

To be honest, I'd rather go to a chiro before a regular doctor anytime because regular doctor's tend to suggest medications and surgeries, whereas chiros adjust your body so you don't have to go to either or both options as long as it is not too bad of an issue. Just my personal opinion. It's scary when they pop your body…

I'd go to a shoe store that specializes in running shoes. It'll be pricey but it's better than the issues that can happen that'll cost you more money if you don't take care of your body and use proper running shoes. I love running, but it's so destructive on the body if you do not take extra care while doing it. As for…

I like chocolate, but I've learned ways to control my crazy hungry pangs for it. It's actually quite simple, instead of banning it or giving it up completely, I let myself have a small amount everyday. Yes, everyday. I haven't gained weight and I'm actually about 8ish lbs from my goal weight- consistently losing slowly but…