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I use the Withings Pulse (O2), mostly on my wrist but I put it on my hip or in my pocket sometimes (good point here for the Pulse: it's very adaptable that way, it's not wrist-only or hip-only). I used a Fitbit Flex for a while. The only feature I have felt the loss of, between these two, is the vibrating alarm (Flex).…
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A binge is neither a certain (minimal) amount of calories, or a feeling of losing control, they both have a part in the definition. Losing control over 100 calories, for exemple, does not make it a binge. It would make it a "girl you're taking this way out of what could be considered psychologically healthy". It would be a…
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Setting the deficit is the same for everyone. If you think that's the hard part of losing weight (sticking to a diet plan) then it's the same for everyone. But yes, men have a few gender perks when it comes to exercising (more testosterone means their resistance training pays off way quicklier ; and less oestrogens means…
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I have problems with my veins since forever. Had my first spider veins at about 10 years old, and deeper varicose veins at maybe 20, even if I never have been overweight in my life, I just have very fragile veins and bruise easily. (It runs in the family.) A few tips : Avoid being static when your legs are below your heart…
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A "better running shape" means increased cardioresp endurance, not indestructible knee caps. On the contrary, they will be more used. That's the only logical route, they won't get younger. Which is why you have to be careful with them and minimise - you can't avoid it altogether - the impact on your articulations. Buy that…
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On the opposite, I struggle to eat during my period. My belly is upset and even my favourite foods don't appeal to me at all. But I have a point mid-cycle when I'm absolutely ravenous. Took me years to link that to my hormonal cycle actually, but with data tracking it's quite obvious.
