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Running with a mask
I'm training for my first half marathon and have hit a snag. All this time outdoors is making my allergies flare up like no other. I've spent the last week on a steroid trying to get my voice back and wondering how to proceed with training. Any experiences, good or bad, with outdoor vigorous exercise while wearing a…
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Uh oh, I'm losing, but so is my special needs child
Need ideas of what type of foods any of you can suggest for helping an underweight ADHD/ASD/lactose intolerant child gain weight while not derailing my attempts to lose weight. Stocking the pantry with junk food (chips, soda, oven french fries) like we were accustomed to appease him before is too tempting for me in my own…
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Connecting fitness apps help and tips
Technology challenged here. I currently have an iPhone 5 with Human as a step counter and map my walk to record (walking) workouts. Both write to apples health app, only one somewhat writes to My Fitness Pal. Sometimes the whole mad mess triple counts activity... Not pretty, totally open to changing one or more of these…
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Help! Tips needed for starting exercising when obese
I'm "level zero". As in, morbidly obese and can't do a single sit-up to save my life. I've lost 40 lbs so far by diet/portion control and walking around the block, which is embarrassingly hard. I want to add some "strength training" to start to help with strengthening core/glutes/back to ease low back pain and tight hips.…
