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 How much exercise keeps the weight off? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 days, 5 hours ago
I agree that it’s probably the same. If you reduce how much you exercise, you’ll burn less calories and then you’ll risk gaining weight again.
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brightstar started the topic How much exercise keeps the weight off? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Is the same amount of exercise for weight loss good for weight maintenance or do I have to step it up or can I even slack off a bit?
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brightstar started the topic Fall Squash – probably a weird question in the forum Health Forums 3 weeks, 2 days ago
I’ve been going to a farmer’s market for the last couple of weeks and I plan to go until the winter. I’ve seen so many kinds of squash. I thought there was only butternut and acorn. There are tons! Are they all pretty much cooked the same way? If I get lots of different kinds, are they essentially the same other than color, or are they act…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic are vitamin d supplements working for me? in the forum Supplements Reviews 1 month ago
most of us are deficient in vitamin d. If you are, then you’ll feel better by getting your levels back up. So you need to start by knowing if you are deficient, but other than that, ya you can feel better by getting the levels up there again.
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brightstar started the topic Bursitis Exercises in the forum Activity Forums 1 month, 1 week ago
I seem to have messed up my shoulder a bit and I’m 99 percent sure it’s bursitis . There are exercises that go with that condition. Has anyone tried them? Do they hurt to do? Are they easy?
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brightstar replied to the topic best fitness tracking app in the forum Gear Reviews 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I’m sure there must be a place like a forum or a contact form where you can leave your feedback. If enough people do that, they’re bound to listen. You should give that a try.
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brightstar replied to the topic Does losing weight always make you healthier? in the forum Health Forums 2 months ago
Thanks! I guess it’s always a good goal to stay in a good body mass zone even without trying to cure something. I wish there was more research about this topic and trustworthy information. Everything I read is contradicting.
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brightstar replied to the topic Weight not coming off where I need it in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 1 week ago
Still going, Helen? I hope you’re feeling better about things. Seeing progress? My fingers are crossed!
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brightstar replied to the topic GABA supplements in the forum Supplements Reviews 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I think that’s definitely something to talk to your doctor about. I mean, nobody seems to be having good results with it. Maybe there’s something we don’t know and that your doc can help you figure out?
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brightstar started the topic Does losing weight always make you healthier? in the forum Health Forums 2 months, 3 weeks ago
If I’m overweight, not obese, and I lose weight to the point that i’m in a normal weight zone, should I automatically consider myself healthier than I used to be? Is weight loss into the normal zone always good for your body or are there exceptions?
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brightstar replied to the topic Weight not coming off where I need it in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 3 months, 1 week ago
I agree with Anne. Keep pushing forward! It’s like our bodies wait until the last second to get rid of the pounds we really want to lose. That way, we keep going until we really reach all our goals. I know that’s not true, but that’s how it feels. Don’t give up!
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brightstar replied to the topic long sleeves swimsuit for sun protection in the forum Swimming Forum 3 months, 3 weeks ago
It depends on the one you get. SOme of them have a lot of mesh stuff. Others are made of really breathable fabric. Some are really just meant for when you’re in the water and they are pretty hot. Look into reviews, read what the manufacturers say about them and ask the store questions if you can. You can even just look into the fabrics list…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic eye pressure exercise in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 3 months, 4 weeks ago
LOL it’s funny how we feel we have to actually point that out now. Sometimes, it really is a friend! I’ve actually never asked for advice “for a friend” when it was really myself before, but you see it on TV all the time so it feels so common. That really made me laugh.
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brightstar replied to the topic barefoot running? in the forum Running Forum 4 months, 1 week ago
I can’t imagine running without springy shoes. I rely on the cushioning. The thought of running along a sidewalk or asphalt road in what is essentially protected bare feet sounds so painful to me.
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brightstar replied to the topic eye pressure exercise in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Exercise can temporarily effect it. She shoudl talk to her optometrist to find out if she should avoid some exercises. I’d say anthing that makes you go upside down (doward facing dog, etc) or very heavy lifting might do it.
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brightstar started the topic snacks to refuel in the forum Supplements Reviews 4 months, 3 weeks ago
What are the best things to have as a hiker to refuel on the go? I don’t want to use things like the gel packs marathoners use. I also don’t want anything with chocolate because that just gets messy when it’s hot out. What do you think?
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brightstar replied to the topic Is low-carb dead? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 5 months ago
Ya, low carb is still a thing. It just has lots of names now like “high protein ” or “high fat” so it’s not necessarily referring to what is done with the carbs, even when that’s what’s happening. Lots of differnet angles to it now.
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brightstar replied to the topic Get good information before buying athletic shoes in the forum Health & Fitness Reviews 5 months, 1 week ago
I find that so frustrating! I don’t have a problem with the existence of casual running shoes. The ones meant for fashion, not actual running. They’re like comfortable everyday shoes but shouldn’t be sold in the same way as athletic shoes. It’s just not what they’re for!
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brightstar started the topic Is low-carb dead? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I havne’t been hearing about low carb anywhere near as much as I used to. It’s all about calories or keto now. Has that theory pretty much had its day and now it’s just another fad that people couldn’t keep up and that didn’t stand the test of time?
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brightstar started the topic PCOS weight gain in the forum PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Is it possible to prevent weight gain? All the weight loss tips are very handy, but the weight always comes back. Is that inevitable? Does everyone with PCOS have to watch their weight go up and down so much?
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