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I am making myself wear them all day just walking around in hopes that my body weight will eventually crush the bump over time. Hahaha. Xero Shoes (huaraches) don't need any breaking in! ;)

Thanks, I am definitely not going to run until the sensation has completely disappeared, as I know from past running injuries that "pushing through" is the worst. idea. ever. I have already been running in Nike Frees (4mm drop I think) with the insoles taken out for a month or so, but I guess when compared to the Xero…

If it is too hard, don't do it, there is no reason to (unless you are a 4'11" sedentary woman). The fact that you don't have enough energy to exercise is a huge sign that this is too low a target for you. It is possible to diet and lose weight at a reasonable and sustainable pace where you don't feel fatigued, don't feel…

Also, you mentioned you have a future project of installing a pull-up bar. I don't know if you are already awesome at pull-ups, but if you can't do one yet (like most women who have not trained to do so), it's great to work up to it. You can use a chair or high stool to assist to start (they have these specialized bands…

And btw, one-handed handstand push-ups apparently are possible. But 100 might take a while. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obK2cJ48gZE

It is definitely POSSIBLE to a certain point, but from what I hear, the difficulty with pure bodyweight is that it's much trickier to increment your load as gradually and steadily. With free weights, you can keep adding small plates, whereas finding a variation that adds only 5 lbs/2.5kg of resistance using bodyweight…

On alternate days, you could try doing some drills to work on your running form, which would let you benefit from the fresh air and help improve your running progress and prevent injuries. It would be a good way too mix it up and still work towards your goals. I think the fact that it isn't steady state over long distances…

I used to get really bad cravings for anything containing aspartame (any brand Diet beverage). The best way I can describe it is that it was the feeling of hardcore thirst, but the only things that satiated me were drinks with that aspartamey flavour. Sugar didn't hit the spot. I finally cut myself off when I realized I…

Well I shall defy the crickets and say "Ahoyhoy!"

I know it's not your fault and that it benefits both of you if he is healthier, but he is an adult (I assume) and it seems impractical and unsustainable that a lot of the work of his changing his own lifestyle should fall to you. It would be like saying he won't exercise unless you hold his hand during the workout. The…

My Merrell Road Gloves just arrived in the mail and I have yet to try them. They are my first pair of true zero-drop minimalist running shoes, but I am very excited to get acquainted with them. I have had great success with avoiding shin splints and strengthening my flat feet and my calves by working out barefoot at home,…

Phew, glad it won't always be like this-- I can't imagine spending 3 days every few weeks slowly tripping/waddling down stairs (I have to descend six flights every time I leave my flat). Haha. All is well again, the quads are still a little tender when flexing, but all in all, I am independently mobile again. Hurrah! Will…

During Dreya Forearm Stretch, you can also see that Pam is trying to keep a straight face, but that her mouth keeps twitching. Haha.

I have actually done a bit of tennis ball rolling, but with the amount of tenderness I have at the moment (brushing my leg = flinching), just the thought of that is making me sweat! Lol. Maybe I will give a gentler sort of rolling a try. Good to know that it won't always be like this. I guess going from 0kg squats to 20kg…

Great answer, but just for the above, to respond from the perspective of having almost completed P90X, there are actually one-handed pushups and decline pushups in the program, so there is a slight progression built in. Granted, most women who are getting fit would probably rapidly progress to a point somewhere between…

No, only Assassin's Creed: Revelations. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Lol, exactly ! "One" here is a big thumbs up. Whenever people do that, I think in my head "Aw, thanks, they think I did a great job...wait...no.....they're just saying "One"". Actually my "3" is weird to them too. Apparently they find tucking the thumb bizarre and awkward in general and avoid it at all costs.

Whey shakes all day long ! Just kidding. Well not really, if you are dead set. Is it not okay to be a couple grams off on one day or...? I just can't imagine that one or two percent difference in your macros could ruin your whole diet. After all, the percentages are already estimates arbitrarily set when compared to your…

I literally just chuckled out loud at "grande amputee" (represent, Erik!). In fact, I only know what others have taught me, which probably makes me more like Obi Wan. I highly recommend Yoda's four-page interview with Pam the Blam http://www.fitbomb.com/2009/10/my-interview-with-pam-blam-part-one.html and the web-archived…

Thanks for the emotional support, gals. It is really encouraging me since I feel alone stumbing in the dark here. I will definitely continue to watch videos on form and try to remember it in the moment. Luckily, Stronglifts is only 5 moves. :sick: Not to mention that language barrier isn't making things easy, since my…

Well, I survived, but I definitely feel like I need practice and to work on my form. Man, that bar is heavy (when you're weak) ! Thanks again for the encouragement, it was rather fun and only a few people stared at my lost-looking activities.

What is the point if they are not getting more muscular? They will not look any better than they currently do in terms of shape if they aren't getting more muscular, at least nothing a plain 'ol calorie deficit could not do. Period. On a deficit, uphill running will not put on muscle mass anymore than weightlifting will.…

No. While continually eating on a deficit, doing leg strength training will not add any appreciable size. When the fat reduces, you may see more definition, but that does not mean bigger (the slimmer, more trained legs would fit entirely within the original fatter leg). OP: Keep a slight deficit (you are not that far from…

Thanks so much for the reply! How often do you usually do this? Is it ever too soon? I assume my first few sessions I will be too caught up in the details to have anything worth critiquing? (Sorry for the totally n00b questions, took me forever to mentally commit to actually trying even after becoming convinced that it's…

A bit off-topic from the Japanese, but on topic overall why some people never seem to get fat even though they appear to eat more than you: Yep, I'm like that. Now that I'm a bit older, I have some accumulated fat to lose, but I am still "slim" overall. Reminds me of Lyle McDonald's article on how it's usually not true…

Yet she's still a bit pear shaped. She could do to start lifting to get her fitness up to scratch!

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Yeah, I highly doubt my DNA has evolved in one generation (or for my parents during their lifetimes, zero generations). During my adult life living in North America, I was fatter and more unfit than now, where I have portions controlled for me and I have to walk everywhere and climb loads of handicap-inaccessible stairs…

But it comes out rude anyway. Lol. *source: Chinese descent on both sides. Totally 1) portion control + 2) much less sedentary on average (even taking public transit is considered active when compared to driving EVERYWHERE) I live in Europe now, and when I go back to Canada to visit, I am always stunned by the amount of…

Omg, that list was amazing. Especially the Ann Veal (Bland?) reference!!! At home we randomly shout out "I tumbled!" throughout the day (à la Adam). And the other day we got into a silly loop and couldn't stop reciting every single joke line we could remember consecutively. This went on back and forth for a good number of…