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Thoughts on body types - specifically endomorphic
I've been reading a lot on body types. Even at my most diligent I still hang on to belly fat. I am very much an endomorphic body type. I've worked with trainers who say cardio cardio cardio. But then I read about the weight loss benefits of weights. I lift heavy 2 times a week (GoodLife Body Pump), swim 2 times per week…
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Motivation to find the time: full-time career with a family
Looking for other people facing the challenges of a demanding career and a family with young kids at home. I often have a two week streak of amazing diligent food/exercise routines followed by a week with a sick kid, swimming lessons, school functions, etc., which throws everything for a loop. Meal planning goes out the…
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Surgery or no? Complete ACL tear
Looking for people who have had to make the choice, not stories about "someone I heard of once". I tore my ACL in January, extensive rehab and exercise and I'm back to almost full activity. MRI shows complete ACL tear, sprained MCL/LCL and fully in-tact meniscus. I am getting a lot of opinions about my choice to have…
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Torn meniscus - how can I stay active?
I've been on a really good path for a while. I was training for a half marathon, I was working out 6 days a week and my food consumption had never been better. Then I went on vacation and blew my knee playing beach volleyball. I've been told by my doc I've got a torn meniscus. I am waiting for the various procedures…
