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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68434 kcal
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brightstar started the topic Is it safe to swim in a public pool right now? in the forum Swimming Forum 1 day, 16 hours ago
Just wondering if it’s safe to use a public pool at the moment, with everything going on. It’s getting too cool to use the beach and soon it won’t be an option. Anyone know if things spread that way?
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brightstar replied to the topic Best stimulant in the forum Supplements Reviews 1 week, 5 days ago
I think I trust caffeine most because it’s the one I’ve really heard of.
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brightstar replied to the topic Soreness hurting my motivation in the forum Activity Forums 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Could it be from stress? I find that even if I’m being kind to my body, when i’m carrying a lot more stress, my body hurts as though I’ve been overworking it. Have you been doing things like yoga, meditation, mindfulness practices or other mental health supporting activities? That might help. Take care.
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brightstar replied to the topic How to heal ingrown hairs in the forum Health Forums 1 month ago
I think most will go away on their own. Don’t ever try to force it or pop it like a pimple. That will make it worse and increase your chances of getting an infection. Really bad ones might need to be cleared up by a doctor. That can usually be really easily done by your family doc
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brightstar replied to the topic The Heat is slowing down my walks in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 1 month, 1 week ago
I agree with Penny. That’s likely the best way to do it until the days cool down. Stay hydrated and use a cooling towel, or go early or late when it’s cooler outside.
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brightstar replied to the topic Running in a mask in the forum Running Forum 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I thnk it would be too hard to run in a mask. If your area has extremely low numbers and you really don’t need to go near people the majority of the time and passing someone is only for a half a second, you should be ok. Otherwise maybe a treadmill?
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brightstar replied to the topic Giam Subscription in the forum Gear Reviews 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I have yet to try something from Gaiam that I don’t like.
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brightstar replied to the topic get rid of a tan in the forum Health Forums 2 months ago
I think I’d just exfoliate every day with a washcloth or something like that. Nothing too harsh. Just encourage cells to get a move on haha.
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brightstar replied to the topic recovery tool for shoulder in the forum Gear Reviews 2 months, 1 week ago
I love my foam roller. It is SO painful when I use it, but afterward, everything is better.
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brightstar replied to the topic Best workouts for stress that DO burn fat in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks for the swimming idea. I’ll see if there’s someplace open at lunchtime and if it’s busy. Hopefully that’s an option. I’m in the mood for that lately.
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brightstar started the topic Struggling in the forum Activity Forums 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I’d been doing ok, but now I”m struggling. Nobody is taking anything seriously. I feel like i’m living in fear. I know so many who have been sick and more than one person who has died from it. I want to get out and move around, but I don’t feel safe. I tried just walking yesterday and got boxed in between someone else and a fence because that…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Best workouts for stress that DO burn fat in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 3 months ago
Thanks! Ok, that’s what I’ll do. That makes a lot of sense. I’ll just ease into it. It’s funny how I needed someone else to point that out and now it all sounds so obvious. I had an all-or-nothing mindset going on.
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brightstar replied to the topic Running out of energy in the forum Activity Forums 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Drink more water and get up and stretch. That will help. If you can push yourself ot do it, just run on the spt for a minute. That will spike your energy.
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brightstar started the topic Best workouts for stress that DO burn fat in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ok, so I was hearing all these things that say in times of stress, don’t do high impact workouts because they spike cortisol levels – the stress hormone. But I really need a fat burning workout. I need to do better than what I’m doing. I don’t know what workouts to do. Any ideas?
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brightstar replied to the topic Home bike repairs in the forum Cycling Forum 4 months ago
Pump up the tires, make sure the chain moves smoothly and is properly greased, check over your tires for damage or cracks. Check over the whole bike for visible damage. Test your brakes. Go for it. You’ll be fine.
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brightstar replied to the topic Workouts to stream in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 4 months, 1 week ago
Have you tried tai chi or qi gong? I’m impressed with how challenging it is. Keeps the mind active, not just the body.
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brightstar replied to the topic yoga mat thickness in the forum Gear Reviews 4 months, 2 weeks ago
They usually range from about 1/8 inch thick to 1/4 inch thick. It mostly depends on your knees. The thickness doesn’t matter much except when you’re in positions like crescent lunge that push your knee into the floor. You can get the thinner (and usually less expensive) kind and just fold your mat to double it under your knee in those moves or…[Read more]
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brightstar started the topic depression in isolation is sending my weight up in the forum Health Forums 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I’m not sure if I’m depressed but I feel like I might be. I’m not unhappy all the time or anything but I’m not motivated to do any of the things I used to be able to push myself to do like skipping an unbelievable number of snacks and I only reach my step goal around once per week now. What do I do?
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brightstar replied to the topic Caffeine is affecting me more in the forum Supplements Reviews 5 months ago
I felt that way at the start, but I’ve found that I can drink my old amount of coffee again. I feel like I must be getting used to the stress so it’s not affecting me physically as much?
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brightstar started the topic Fitness focus but eating junk in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 1 week ago
I have been doing more fitness stuff than I have in years but I am eating so much food and tons of it is junk food. What am I doing to my body? Will i be as big as a blimp when the quarantine is over? I’m eating a lot of chocolate, baked things and chips, but I go for a brisk long walk every day and I do 1 to 2 yoga sessions per day. When I do…[Read more]
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