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 started the topic Struggling in the forum Activity Forums 20 hours, 41 minutes 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 1 week 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 2 weeks, 2 days 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 weeks, 3 days 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 1 month 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 4 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 2 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 2 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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brightstar replied to the topic Why do runners like the road? in the forum Running Forum 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I knew there had to be something. Thank you. I bet that’s getting a lot easier for people with so many fewer cars on the road.
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brightstar started the topic Why do runners like the road? in the forum Running Forum 3 months ago
A lot of runners go on the road instead of the sidewalk. Is that just to avoid having to go around people?
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brightstar replied to the topic How to Stay Healthy in Social Distancing in the forum Health Forums 3 months, 1 week ago
What a thoughtful and great thing for your yoga studio to do! That’s incredible. I agree that video is pretty much the way to go unless you run or walk outside.
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brightstar replied to the topic How long does fitness last? in the forum Activity Forums 3 months, 2 weeks ago
One week isn’t enough for a setback really unless you’re really keeping up something intense. Even then, a little bit is fine. Just be careful what you eat.
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brightstar replied to the topic Will getting sick set back weight loss? in the forum Health Forums 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I hope you’re feeling better. I don’t think you’ll be holding yourslf back or anything. Once you build up your strength again, you should be able to get back into your regular routine. As long as you ease in while you get stronger, you should be right back again.
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brightstar replied to the topic weight loss and depression in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 4 months ago
Hang in there! Get sunlight or at least daylight when you can. The days are getting longer now and the warm weather is nearly here. YOu can get through this. Not overwhelming yourself is a good technique. The kinder you are to yourself, the better prepared your body will be to help you combat this. It’s good that you can talk about it.
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brightstar started the topic Yoga bag pointers: asking in the forum Gear Reviews 4 months, 1 week ago
I’m looking for a new yoga mat bag. I currently have a Gaiam sling bag. It’s pretty much a big soft cotton sling bag that has enough room for you to jam a yoga mat into it. It has little ties to stop it from flopping around because it stands straight up. I love my bag but it’s really lived its life and I’m ready for a new one. I want one that will…[Read more]
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brightstar replied to the topic Is cracking your knuckles bad for you in the forum Health Forums 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I’ve cracked my knuckles for probably 20 years. My hands are definitely not as strong as they used to be with grip. I can’t open the jars I used to, which makes me very frustrated.I don’t know if they’re related though or if it’s just that I’m not in my twenties anymore
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brightstar replied to the topic Tight hamstrings in the forum Activity Forums 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hamstrings are a common problem. I’d say just keep trying. Do your best at each of your yoga sessions. Over time, you’ll stretch and improve your reach. It’s not something you can do all right away. It’s something you’ll get as you work that part of your body regularly.
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brightstar started the topic sling backpack in the forum Gear Reviews 5 months ago
I love the way sling backpacks look compared to regular ones. It’s more of a regular everyday look instead of an academic or outdoor hiking look. But it’s only on one shoulder so is that just as bad as carrying a backpack on one shoulder or having a shoulderbag?
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