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I don't know what kind of videogames are available now but how about workout videos. Check some out of fitnessblender or youtube. Borrow some from the library. Like Sweating to the Oldies or Zumba or beginner salsa dancing etc. If there is a local dance studio see if they have a beginner class. It's awesome that you are…

Lots of good advice here. I would add 1 thing. Don't assume that everyone there knows what they are doing. Some are using proper form and the equipment properly and some just aren't. If you have a question ask but it doesn't hurt to verify information later with someone knowledgeable or with a good online source etc. In…

Love this! I hope I have that impact on my nieces especially and my nephew.

Fellow Chicagoan here. Sunday I attacked the snow 2 times before I said F it. I did log those. Monday's cleanup I didn't as it was pretty easy. Tuesday the giant snow banks on the sides of my driveway collapsed at the bottom of my drive so I had to clear that. It was wet and super heavy and I would have logged that except…

I'm a fan of ice cream snickers bars for 180calories. When I need smaller I will have an individually wrapped piece of dark chocolate. Approx 40-80 calories depending on the flavor.

I drink a lot of water daily 16-12 cups and I drink constantly when running or any workouts including strength. I'm sure you are fine.

You can't spot reduce. Your genetics determines where your body likes to hold fat so continue doing your cardio and weights and eventually things will even out. You have done an amazing job so far and I hope you are proud. Instead of focusing on what you would like to change about your body try focusing on what your body…

If I have drunk too much water right before yoga I feel a bit queasy. Some people say not to eat 1-2 hours before yoga. Some people find certain poses, especially hip flexors to be huge emotional releases. Totally normal.

I'm interested!

^^ Or can you change when you go to the gym and leave the 1 y/o at home with your husband until she is a bit older?

Are you washing it on a regular basis? I wash mine once a week. Perhaps it's not slipping as much as not reading your heart rate. The salt from sweat coats the sensor and if not removed regularly it can cause problems.

Try another instructor. At my gym the spin instructors always start by asking if anyone is new and even if everyone says no they walk around and glance at how they have their bikes set up and make suggestions if necessary. Some teachers are better than others at giving commands for positioning, speed etc and some teachers…

Are you drinking enough water? Do you have different shoes for your 3 different activities? And did you get fitted for running shoes at a running store?

My spin instructors have said that low back pain is usually due to the saddle positioned too far back. Has your spin instructor made sure you are positioned properly?

Way to go!!!

Well done! :D

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check them out!

I'm a fan of moving comfort's maia bra. I think they have a couple of other ones recommended for running and lots of sizes but I like underwire. Look for bras that go higher than normal bras so they control the up and down motion as well as side to side. Aren't bosoms great? :laugh:

If kickboxing interests you consider a martial art. I'm not sure what kind of cost is involved but there is usually a lot of discipline involved so the PTSD and rage issues may not be a problem. Personally I like running inside and spin.

You are awesome!

American Thanksgiving aka "A ritual sacrifice with pie" in Buffy-speak. Mmmm turkey. . . .mmmm pie.

It matters if you plan on eating back exercise calories. Personally I estimate lower for my exercise calories and higher on my food intake to account for any overestimates in the database.

Yup headband or bandanna. Headsweats (my favorite) make some unobtrusive ones in black or white. Buffs are longer and have some funky patterns.

I'm not "supposed" to be running due to a hip injury but I did a trail run 2 weeks ago and it was gorgeous. Like running in a Robert Frost poem. Thanks for the tip about the spikes!

I've been around almost a year and had no idea this was a thing. I add people mostly if we share similar interests (fitness or non health interests). I guess I've been MFPing wrong. :( Oh well. :)

Very nice! This post is making me reconsider a trail race in December . . .

Way to go! :drinker:

Most Friendsgivings start as early as October in the U.S. I highly doubt that there will be 3 Friendsgivings with the same group of friends. More likely they are different groups so if it was me I would like to attend each to see a large group of different friends at each one. Mine is tomorrow and I plan on hitting the…

Holy cats this thread is made of pure awesome! Great job! :drinker:

If the kids end up in your bed can you workout in their room in the am? Good luck. Your lunch plan sounds like a good idea.