brightstar
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I've nearly reached my weight loss goal but I seem to be stuck on the last 10 pounds. I am looking forward to getting to my goal so I can start maintaining and feeling great from now on. Why are the last 10 so hard?
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brightstar replied to the topic Exercises off the bike in the forum Cycling Forum 5 days, 4 hours ago
I bet planks would help. THey’re good for strengthening essentially everything, aren’t they?
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brightstar replied to the topic Trimthin with the gym in the forum Supplements Reviews 1 week, 5 days ago
I’ve tried that and found the same thing. Just be careful if you’re working out in the heat. It’s fine in the AC, but with these heatwaves, those thermogenics make you feel it. Drink lots of water and stop to cool down when you need to!
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brightstar replied to the topic natural constipation cures? in the forum Health Forums 3 weeks ago
Cut out anything white flour and don’t overdo it with meat. But definitely whole grains and veggies. I like the other suggestion for bone broth too. Stay hydrated!!!
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brightstar replied to the topic sometimes my heart flutters at night in the forum Health Forums 1 month, 1 week ago
I agree. It’s probably nothing to worry about but it’s definitely worth checking just to be sure.
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brightstar replied to the topic how to build strength on hills in the forum Cycling Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I agree. Just keep it up. Maybe do some core and leg strengthening exercises now and again too, but don’t overdo it. Remember that rest and recovery is as important as strength training. You can do it!
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brightstar replied to the topic If I exercise a lot, can I skip calorie counting? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I think calorie counting is a very helpful thing to do. I think no matter what the rest of your strategy is, tracking your food and paying attention to your calories, nutrition, macro balance, is a good idea, even if you’re not strict about any one factor.
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brightstar replied to the topic Spring tune-up in the forum Cycling Forum 2 months ago
Worst case you can always give it a try. If you don’t feel your bike is up to where you want it to be, then you can take it to the shop. doesn’t hurt to try!
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brightstar replied to the topic Fitbit Charge 5 or Luxe? in the forum Gear Reviews 2 months, 1 week ago
Charge 5 is bigger with more features. Luxe is slimmer and less chunky on your wrist. It’s lighter on features too but it depends on wha tyou want. They have a quiz on the official website that helps you choose the right one for you.
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brightstar started the topic It's easier to get motivated to exercise in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I wish exercise burned more calories because I’m finding it way easier to get motivated to do that than to eat less or avoid sugary foods. I’m doing my best but exercise really seems to be the one where my strength is. Frustrating.
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brightstar replied to the topic smart fitness devices in the forum Gear Reviews 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I think any of this stuff can be used as a helpful tool but don’t put too much faith in its accuracy. It can guide you but not specifically direct you right down to all the finer details.
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brightstar replied to the topic Exercise upped my weight loss in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 3 months, 1 week ago
Exercise can buy you some more calories or burn more if you don’t eat them. I think people say that it’s diet and not exercise that is the most important because if you’re overeating for calories, the odds that you’ll burn enough off through exercise every day (unless you have a super physical job) are pretty unlikely. It’s way easier to overeat…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Eating the same, exercising more, weight loss same in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Happy to hear you’re moving ahead again. Nothing more frustrating than feeling like your strategy isn’t making sense.
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brightstar started the topic Running on sand/snow in the forum Running Forum 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Is running on sand, snow or other shifty surfaces really good for a better workout or is it just setting up for injury?
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brightstar replied to the topic Eating the same, exercising more, weight loss same in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I agree. That was pretty fast give it some time. Have you kept measuring? how are you doing now?
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brightstar replied to the topic Exercising in sunlight in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Even if it’s not sunny out, just being out in the daytime is enough. Light through clouds is better than none at all!
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brightstar replied to the topic boots with best treads for ice in the forum Gear Reviews 5 months, 1 week ago
I hope you find great ones, whatever you choose. I wouldn’t go with the flip-out spikes. They’d be great at first, but from experience, anything with moving parts won’t work long once salt and sand get in there. If you want extra spikes, grab those coils you can slip over your boots and then take off when you don’t need them. Way better.
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brightstar replied to the topic How I lost 20 pounds of fat in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Congratulations! I didn’t think that was medically possible. Is a lot of it water weight? Maybe talk to your doctor about that one. Doesn’t sound like the sort of thing most people should do. It’s super great that you’ve lost that much. You must have had to get a whole new wardrobe! Have fun shopping and take care with extreme fad dieting like that.
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brightstar replied to the topic boots with best treads for ice in the forum Gear Reviews 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I found pajar ones were very good but also extremely expensive and hard to find. mine had to be ordered online because I couldn’t find them in any stores. Their sizes are true though, so it’s not hard to choose the right fit.
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brightstar replied to the topic best diet pills to stop weight gain in the forum Supplements Reviews 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I agree. They can be used in both ways. Mostly they’re for losing support, but if you’re just hanging on to maintaining, they can help with that too. They won’t do the work for you though. You’ll need to make some food choices. But it’ll be easier with the right ones.
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brightstar replied to the topic What is grip strength gear for? in the forum Gear Reviews 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Grip strength fades as you get older. Exercising your grip regularly can help you to keep it up.
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