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Hello from Tucson :D
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Hi all, I'm Annie. 25 years old, not officially diagnosed with PCOS. A doctor put me through a whole panel of tests back in May aaaaand never followed up with me (and every time I tried to contact her, the nurse said she was out of the office. So I just gave up a month ago). Ah well, I digress. Hoping to get some tips on…
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I had that problem, too. Sounds like shin splints. I was sedentary for years (computer games, ftw?), then decided to get in shape. Decided to start walking to school (1.3 miles one way), and for the first few weeks, I got those splints bad. I remember getting home and just falling onto my bed because of the pain. Now I run…
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As a fellow junkie of data gathering, I would be interested to know how my numbers fluctuate too. I don't know that I would necessarily base my eating habits exclusively off of glucose readings (I would probably just check to see how I fluctuate throughout the day before/after eating, but probably wouldn't attach numbers…
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Both at the same time. Cardio conditions your cardiovascular system to be more elastic (more blood flow equals more efficient oxygen delivery to your muscles!), so you won't fatigue as quickly while strength training. Running, biking, swimming, yoga, or even brisk walking (to start with) are great ways to get some cardio.…
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I have literally heard every reason under the sun. Including "your uterus will fall out." True story. This is my mom's #1 concern. Also that lifting weights will increase my testosterone levels to the point that I'll grow facial hair. And that I'll "bulk up". And that "you'll never be as strong as a man anyway." As I put…
