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 Is low-carb dead? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 5 days, 18 hours 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 1 week, 5 days 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 2 weeks, 5 days 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) 3 weeks, 5 days 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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brightstar replied to the topic responsible athletic brands in the forum Gear Reviews 1 month ago
BeGood? Never heard of them, but I’ll check. Thanks, Anne.
Toms are great! Thanks Helen1. I started wearing those last year. I didn’t even know how socially responsible they were at the time. I just liked how comfortable they are.
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brightstar replied to the topic Recovering from a flu in the forum Health Forums 1 month, 1 week ago
Just ease yourself back into things. Your weight will likely fluctuate over the next week to two (down, up, etc). But just start eating and exercising normally as you can.
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brightstar started the topic responsible athletic brands in the forum Gear Reviews 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Can anyone tell me of an athletic brand like with yoga clothes, athletic shoes, gear, that sort of thing that is socially responsible or that has sustainable sourcing or fair trade or that sort of thing? I’m starting to feel guilty about the products I buy and am looking for the right places to find what I need. That way I don’t have to open my…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Losing weight in waves – am I healthy? in the forum Health Forums 2 months ago
I’ve lost 2 pounds since that post. 1 pound per week. I’m wondering if I’ve leveled off. Thanks for helping me. I’m hoping that things are good now.
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brightstar replied to the topic Forskolin for exercise or just weight loss? in the forum Supplements Reviews 2 months, 1 week ago
I don’t think that’s what forskolin is for. I think it’s a fat fighter of some kind but not an energy booster. If you’re looking for something for workouts and energy, maybe look for something with caffeine in it. Or, find something with both caffeine and forskilin and then you’ll get both kinds of benefits.
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brightstar started the topic Losing weight in waves – am I healthy? in the forum Health Forums 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I’m trying very hard to be consistent about losing weight. I’m eating the right number of calories, exercising every day, eating healthy food with a good macro balance. I really am keeping it up. As far as my tracking shows, I’m doing pretty much the same thing every day, week after week. Here is my weight loss pattern every single mo…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Bike helmets in the forum Cycling Forum 2 months, 3 weeks ago
I think they all pretty much crush your hair. Is there any way to style your hair to protect it or that it won’t affect you if you crush it down with the helmet? That might work better. I glanced at some reviews and I don’t see any that really say that it will avoid messing your hair.
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brightstar replied to the topic Bike helmets in the forum Cycling Forum 3 months ago
I think they pretty much all flatten your hair. Maybe look for reviews that mention that kind of thing? I’m sure people do.
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brightstar replied to the topic what do you wear to Tai Chi classes? in the forum Gear Reviews 3 months, 1 week ago
wear whatever you want, but just aim for things that are loose, not tight, with flat and stable shoes.
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brightstar replied to the topic Do adult swimming lessons exist? in the forum Swimming Forum 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I would definitely think they exist. Check out the websites or call around to local community centers or public pools. Even if they don’t exist in winter they might exist the rest of the year.
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brightstar replied to the topic 3G Burn for energy in the forum Supplements Reviews 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Great, Anne. I hope you like what you try. It really can be hard to try to find the right thing for ourselves. A lto of the descriptions look like things are exactly the same and the ones that make the most promises are often the ones that deliver the least – or deliver the worst. It’s so hard to tell what to believe and what to assume isn’t right.
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brightstar replied to the topic How fast to walk before running in the forum Running Forum 4 months ago
Oh that’s amazing. I don’t have any advice to offer but I do want to say congrats that you’re doing this. You can do it! Don’t give up. You are going to feel great once you are running.
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brightstar replied to the topic 3G Burn for energy in the forum Supplements Reviews 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I can’t see why you wouldn’t be able to rely on it. I don’t know what you’re already using but 3g BURN has energy boosting ingredients too. It looks like the amount means you’ll get a good increase but not have a spike and crash. That’s the most important thing to watch out for with energy supplements, but with this one, it’s probably good fo…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Mediterranean Diet in the forum Weight Loss Programs 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh ya, there are tons of resources that cn help you make a program out of this diet. If you aren’t a person who wants to buy a book, there are tons of websites that will help you do it. Otherwise, just head to amazon or wherever and you’ll find huge numbers of books and ebooks. Your help is out there!
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brightstar replied to the topic What Type of Water Bottle? in the forum Gear Reviews 5 months ago
Ya if you get a bpa free, you should be fine. Just don’t leave the water in it for a really long time. Like, don’t leave it in your car and then drink it the next day or something. Plus, the warmer it is, the shorter the time you should use the water in it without replacing it.
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brightstar replied to the topic Can you trust tea claims? in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 1 week ago
I feel that they’re good for you, but not enough to consider them actual medicine. Like, it’s a great thing to add to your diet just like all very healthy foods – superfoods. But don’t expect drinking tea, any kind of tea, to solve any of your specific health problems.
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