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  • Yes! It will get better eventually, but I still am careful on hot days wearing skirts/dresses & use body glide or at least some Gold Bond powder to be safe. I also try not to wear those items when I know I need to do a ton of walking in hot/humid weather bc it’s still a risk :-)
  • Love it... 1 month in. Only lost 1 lb but gained muscle & very happy with how my body is shaping up. Also love the friendly people/camaraderie & burning 500 cal in 60 min. Splats are motivating to me & I get 12 or more most sessions, which gives me an instant goal each time. Some days I’m like - why am I killing myself??!…
  • No, not extra, in my opinion. I would think that it’s already included in each chicken portion- so if you make 3 servings, weigh the juices & divide the total by 3, and serve each portion with that volume?
  • You can try NOT eating any calories you burn from just "steps" on FitBit and only try eating 50% of the true exercise calories back (cardio only). I sometimes log strength training and yoga at 1 calorie, so I'm not tempted to think I can eat more :-) It helped me. (I think when you are relatively close to goal weight…
  • I love it- use it to make protein waffles! It has a protein taste same as regular Quest, but it's not sweetened. There are a lot of recipes online, but I personally wouldn't drink it as a shake. In a smoothie with flavored stuff I think it would be awesome bc it won't end up overly sweet :smile:
  • FWIW- my FitBit charge 2 gives me +|- 10% calories vs the OTF wrist hrm (I had too many issues with their chest strap & my anatomy!). Both are within 10-50 calories different (total of ~475-550 calories for me in a workout). They will tell you theirs is superior- but they are basically the same in my case.
  • I love the fact that it sends the data instantly! And that I can't forget or cheat too easily, lol:-) (FitBit scale) I hate that the BF%, etc. aren't accurate. So, not worth the $ (but I got mine with reward points from work!)
  • It's good- I liked it! Takes the guesswork out & you're done in no time!
  • If you're saying that family is preparing a lot of your meals at home- maybe you can offer to help cook on weekends & you weigh the ingredients that go into the meal as it's being made - add the info as you go to the app using the Recipe Builder. Even if you can't do that for every meal, it will give you a much better…
  • Probably about 6 hours a week: 2 hours of OrangeTheory (running/strength/rowing) 45 minutes of Spinning 1-2 hours of yoga 1-4 hours of walking (sometimes just 30 min at work after lunch during the week 1-3 times, hiking for 1-2 hours, etc.) Occassional jogging/intervals (C25K style) Random kayaking or biking
  • Using the app on your phone: You can log by choosing "cardio" -> scroll to the bottom of the page -> click on the blue "create a new exercise" -> call it Orange Theory -> log your calories from your OTF monitor/email you get post workout. (Website might be the same??)
  • If you can spare the money, the gear will be worth your investment! If you buy cheaper stuff & get clammy or overheated, you won't enjoy your workouts... I speak from experience :-)
  • I think Runner's World has a dress for your run thing on their site/app... but basically mentally add 10 degrees to the temp outside and dress for that if running. (If walking, you might need an extra light layer??) After running for 5-10 min even at 20 degrees (even C25K past week 2, for me!), I warm up so I wear: UA Cold…
  • I've only been spinning since June, but will add that my arms, outer/inner thighs, calves & ankles have slimmed & look good! I'm sure my back, shoulders & waist are way better, too, but am also eating at a deficit. I typically go 2x a week but I get bored easily so added yoga, OTF, and strength/balance work. I get good…
  • Make sure it shuts off/has a timer - or I think you can buy a regular timer to plug it into! I had a cheapo cooker, ($20?) was gone at work longer than I expected... my 8 hour chicken & dumplings cooked for 12... burnt on the bottom like a half inch thick and the handles disintegrated on the cooker!! They fell off all…
  • I'm only a C25K grad & you've probably run a lot longer & further than I have, but... I do know if your weight changes significantly in either direction, being re-fitted for running shoes (and possibly insoles as well) is recommended. Have you tried wool socks, like Smart Wool or other brands? There are lots of different…
  • Roughly 1600 in the whole thing?? ... they are called Freak Shakes near me. https://www.google.com/amp/s/spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/all-the-food-you-could-eat-for-the-same-amount-of-calories-as-a-black-tap-milkshake/amp
  • Those huge soft pretzels! At the AMC near me they have the calories up & they are around 1100 :-/ I would have previously eaten the entire thing by myself! ... And cereal!!!!!
  • I'm a rebel: yoga 2-3x a week, Birkenstocks at home (no flats at work!!), and had already been only using Brooks Ghost w SuperFeet for running (fitted at FleetFeet). I stopped running just to be safe. Lost weight using MFP. Pain is gone! No shots- but if it came back, I would reconsider bc it is miserable.
  • Exercise & coffee on an empty stomach usually works for me:-)
  • Just ate some oatmeal! I don't love it plain- but w some yummies added (fruit, brown sugar & half & half) it was tasty on a chilly morning... I really ate it though bc I needed to eat carbs before my workout later (6g fiber is always good, too)! Didn't eat it for a long time when using MFP bc a bagel has about the same…
  • Fresh, hand cut, with skins on are always the best :-) My friends local restaurant has them, and they are harder to find these days! I like 5 Guys, but don't like the seasoning... I like pure & simple fries!!
  • Make my own- protein waffles (recipes online) are good. Or Power Cakes mix (online or at stores). I use butter & fresh fruit or jam on top, and/or nut butter & .. shoot- Now I want to make waffles!
  • I try to get some salad & protein @ lunch myself, and have some fruit & something carby but light an hour or so before running, then eat dinner later, but you might like something different :smile: (I can't eat too many carbs 1-2 hrs before a run bc I will get side stitches & feel like a hot mess, lol!)
  • He did not know how to hang a basic $1 curtain rod (he was like 40)... so I ended it.
  • Make tank tops NOT cling to mah belly!!
  • Mermaid Songs & Unicorn Kisses seltzers go well with Popfetti! There was a Yeti flavor & a dragon one, too I think
  • This is delish!! Just found at Big Y (CT) tonight. I hate kettle corn, but this I like! Definitely can taste butter, then vanilla cake, then the frosting & SPRINKLES!
  • I really like Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry. There's a new one that will be released next week, too. The recipes are great (I love the black bean burgers!) & there are things kids will like, too.
  • Exactly what ⬆️ they said... basically you need to weigh every ingredient as you are making something, whether you use a recipe or make a sandwich. It's a pain at first, but it's WELL worth the effort & it gets easier & faster the more you do it (foods are saved in the diary). Using measuring cups & spoons are only helpful…
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