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Exercising with Diastasis Recti-Seeking Safe core work & to share experiences
Hoping to learn more about safe exercises and other's experiences. My weight loss group has weekly challenges and this week was posting video proof of 500 scissor kicks. 25 killed me and I saw in the video a quite significant bulge in my abdomen. I've been diagnosed with a 4 finger DRA. However, I've never experienced such…
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Protein supplements/Hitting protein numbers
I'm struggling to get in enough protein. Looking for some protein supplement suggestions that actually taste good, and will be good for building muscle, as I'm about to start lifting.
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Seeking lower carb pancake/waffle recipes
I need to lower my carbs for health reasons & want other breakfast options other than alternating eggs and egg whites. I saw coconut flour and almond flour at Walmart, & found some recipes for pancakes that use these but I haven't tried either just yet. I checked out a couple YouTube videos for egg white waffles and saw…
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Suggestions Needed for Sweeteners (Low Carb)
I've given up diet soda for the most part, I do have the very occasional one when dining out. But I drink one cup of coffee and one to two cups of hot or iced tea daily. I can NOT stand either unsweetened. I'm pre-diabetic, so watching my grams of sugar/carbs. So far I've been using Splenda. I have tried Stevia and I find…
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Fitbit, Apple Watch Or...
Fitbit and Apple Watch users please chime in. What makes you like it? I had a Fitbit Charge HR last year and it stopped working after a few months. I do not feel like my tracking apps on my phone: iHealth and MapMyWalk are very accurate for cals burned. I will walk 2-3 miles per day @ 3.3 mph and it will say less than 100…
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Cals/Macros for Weight Loss vs Building Muscle for Women
I'm a few chapters into a book called Strong Curves-a Woman's Guide to Building a Better Butt and Body. Really liking it so far. My goal is to lose excess fat but remain curvy while becoming more fit and increasing lean body mass. Just finished the nutrition portion, & the cals seem like too much (for weight loss). I'm…
