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152 composed exercise playlists and counting. 😂😂😂 I make new ones for running all the time. I use songs to time my intervals.

Super-comfy straps. Easily accessible side pockets. Compartments to keep things separate. My newest one has a solar panel that clips on the front. It’s sweet and works great!

Why two hours? And almost an hour waking. Are you training for an event or to achieve some level of fitness? Asking because I am firmly in the camp that exercise should be enjoyed and should not be done as some kind of punishment.

For me, it’s the opposite. Exercise clears my head. The things that bother me always seem better after I run or lift or do some yoga. Music is key for me.

One more thing to note ... 1200 is as low as MFP will go for a woman because: health. Once you hit the basement, MFP goes no lower. The calorie goal to (numerically) lose two pounds a week could be lower, and is not recommended.

You have to pay for the classes ON TOP of the $500?!

Unfortunately, you’re not really going to put on muscle eating at such a large deficit and doing just kick boxing. You still might lose some body fat, though 6% seems unrealistic. How are they taking body fat measurements? Calipers are dependent on the skill of the person using them. (And the bio impediment scales are not…

A carton of egg whites does have added sodium (at least the brands I’ve seen). It’s added for taste and as a preservative.

Me, too. Honestly not familiar with the newest Versa. PC Magazine and Consumer Reports do great reviews of wearables. Check them out and see what the features are that suit you best.

Me, too. Grew up in the mid-west and northeast and realize I have no reason to complain even a little about "winter" weather in southern california. I get to choose to go to the snow, it never comes to me (though this is 2020--I may eat those words! :p )

I take mega foods “blood builder” every morning and an iron supplement each night with vitamin c. However, red meat has been the only thing that really keeps my iron levels up. I pick lean cuts and my cholesterol is good. My doctor said she take the trade of my cholesterol going up if my iron did and remained stable.

Logging and logging accurately really are two different things. Using a kitchen scale is the most effective way for most people to see what an actual portion is. When I’ve weighed stuff, it’s almost always a smaller amount than the half cup or cup “equivalent.” At first, it can be shocking and disillusioning. “That’s all I…

If you body is deprived of nutrients over time, through something like extreme calorie restriction, it focuses the nutrition it gets to vital organs. Hair is not one of them. You consistently need enough calories, iron, and protein (among other things) to avoid hair loss during weight loss. Pleas be aware that the damage…

IF does not burn more calories or fat. IF can help some people stick to a calorie deficit. It doesn’t sound like it worked for you if you over ate at meal times. I would really look at your food choices/combinations plus your meal timing to help keep you full. Protein and fiber, plus healthy fat work for me. I also don’t…

Could it be/have been your internet connection? Seemed fine yesterday.

Recipes change. They’ll “improve” taste or texture and the composition will shift. As new labeling requirements come into being, manufacturers change serving sizes to “maintain” the nutritional “image” of the food. The two where I’ve seen the biggest impact over the years was the addition of labeling “trans fat” and “added…

As another Californian (SoCal), it’s not about the people around me—they do them, I do me—that inspires fitness. It’s the weather and the geography. Great temps year-round, everything from beaches to forests to desert to mountains (and 🍷 country!) within a couple hours. So many opportunities to be active! I go hiking a…

Wheat being hard to resist doesn’t make it toxic. It may be yummy, but it’s really not addictive in and of itself—it’s what it’s combined with that makes it so tasty. You don’t find yourself with a spoon eating out of a sack of flour, it’s when wheat is baked into something sweet or savory with other awesome ingredients.…

I have a Garmin Vivoactive 3 and a Fitbit Versa 2. I’ve been a Garmin user for years and won the Fitbit at work. I have worn both for almost a year and will be transitioning to only Fitbit. Garmin wins: * Battery life is way better * The “stress” measurement is always interesting * I think Garmin’s App Store is better…

@springlering62 You ride on, girl! 👍🏻

You’re always better off using an actual sunscreen under makeup. Most people don’t apply enough of a layer to get the full spf value from thei foundation. Though that has been a good thing that came out of COVID for me—between the face-covering and my hat, haven’t needed much sunscreen. 😂

It can be helpful to scope out the different brands via their makeup counters in a department store. Look at the people representing the brand. Each brand has certain styles or looks and the reps have that look. And if they do your makeup, you’ll resemble that look. Bobbi Brown was a good recommendation for natural. Makeup…

I did not notice a discrepancy between steps walking. However I did notice a difference between Fitbit and Garmin when it came to my interval training. On the elliptical Garmin would often miss thousands of steps compared to the step counter on the elliptical machine, while Fitbit total was really close to the elliptical’s…

I wouldn’t say “normal,” but I would say “common.” I think most of us have unrealistic expectations of how we’re supposed to look and that can result in us feeling bad about ourselves. Be proud of yourself and the fact that you’re becoming healthier. I also focus on NSV (Non-Scale Victories). I strive towards improved…

I’m still getting the “down for maintenance” message on the app. That said better than yesterday when I couldn’t even get the app to open. 🤪

I am an experienced gym goer. It’ll be a long while before I can go back and do my workout the way I want (it’s not even open yet and when it is only hour-long slots by appointment, no drop-ins.) I bought a couple sets of resistance bands (max weight for each set is 150 pounds). Love them! I may actually buy a third set…

The machines (treadmill, elliptical, rowing) always give me a higher burn than either of my fitness trackers. (Yes, I’m the nerd who wears two.) A lot higher, like 300-500 calories higher—double what the watches say I earned.

Compare the nutritional information from the database entries to the food label of whatever you’re eating and use the one that matches. Companies change their product content over time and entries that were once accurate (and that you’ve double checked) can be wrong later. I just had to find a new entry for the yogurt I’ve…