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 Which intermittent fasting is best? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 1 week ago
Ok, maybe I’ll give the 8/16 hour one a try to start. That one sounds the most approachable. Then I’ll see if I need something that is more or less intense.
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brightstar replied to the topic Fat Bike in the forum Cycling Forum 2 weeks, 4 days ago
I’m going to have to second that. Go for it! If you’re not sure what you’re doing, find somewhere that they have training at the start and use only the easiest trails. Wear a helmet!
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brightstar started the topic Which intermittent fasting is best? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 3 weeks, 4 days ago
I’ve been reading a lot of good stuff about intermittent fasting and its health and weight loss benefits. I went to try it out but then I learned that there’s a ton of different kinds. Which one is the best one?
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brightstar replied to the topic Exercise for lower body muscle in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 month, 2 weeks ago
that’s a tough one. Try squats, burpees and yoga. You’ll build over time. Remember that you’ll likely tone first, then build a little. You need to focus on eating right, too. Get your healthy fats, your protein for those muscles and carbs for energy to do the exercises right.
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brightstar replied to the topic Fall Squash – probably a weird question in the forum Health Forums 2 months ago
I went a bit overboard. I’m making three kinds for Thanksgiving! I’m pretty excited about how it all turns out though. I got directions right from the growers. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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brightstar replied to the topic How much exercise keeps the weight off? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 1 week 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 months, 3 weeks 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 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 3 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 5 months 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 4 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 6 months 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 6 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 3 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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