Recent content by melimcn

I land at about 350 with my Polar. For reference, I'm 5'2", 117 lbs.

This can happen if other muscles are too tight. I will get this under my knee cap when my IT band needs to be rolled out (and form corrected), and I will get it behind the knee when my inner thighs are not stretched appropriately. Maybe try addressing those, depending on where you feel the...

The complete healing process for plastic surgery (I've had a tummy tuck) is normally about 6 mos. For all the fine tissues, microtears, bruising and swelling to dissipate. After that, you should not have any concerns. I'd consult your plastic surgeon.

I think you'll be walking enough that it'll take care of your exerciser needs for awhile. And FWIW, I have a friend that taught English in Tailand for a year. She came back 25 lbs LIGHTER, due to all the fresh food she was eating daily. Lots of fresh veggies and noodles from the market each...

Yes. When your muscles are warm and relaxed, it releases pressure on your sinuses...thus....bye by congestion. That's a neat little trick I learned from my chiropractor. This applies to any kind of muscle stretching. If you ever have a head cold, stretch your ribcage really well, especially...

I also have very fine hair, and I stopped using shampoo a couple of years ago. I use Tressemme Undone weightless conditioner. I scrub my scalp and let it sit daily. 2 things are true, I have a TON less breakage, and my hair is MUCH LESS oily than it used to be by not shampooing everyday. My...

We have a friend that moved there 15 years ago. She lives just outside of Dublin now, and we've visited her there, and also while she lived in Galway. Dublin will give you city life. And everything noted above is totally on the list you should see. I highly recommend making the trip to the west...

I like the Harbinger line of gloves. I have tiny hands, and their size small always fits me perfectly.

Running really leaned out my legs, and I've learned to hate it less. I'll do it 1-2x/week tops. And I run SLOW. But I've seen the shape of my legs change as a result, for the better. And I've been a Cathe follower for years, so there's already a lot of leg work that I've been doing related to...

You already know what you need to it. You've stopped working out, and your body has suffered for it. Once you get in the habit of morning workouts, you'll adjust quickly and it will become the norm for your body. You'll just have to suck it up for those 2 weeks or so of adjustment. This isn't...

I consider myself "Cathe advanced", but the weight work in RWH kicks my butt every time I do a rotation with it. It's definitely not for the faint of heart! So you're not alone. But I also know it's going to spike my metabolism like crazy trying it, so a challenge is always good!

I made very few alterations to any of the workouts that I did through either of my pregnancies. Towards the end, I couldn't do pushups. It just killed my back. But crunches/ab work on my back - no problem. Lifting heavy - no problem. etc... You'll hear to watch your heart rate, and not lie flat...

I'm a big fan of ginger tea. Just peal a 1-2 inch piece of fresh ginger, slice it up, and microwave it in water to your liking. Let it steep for a few minutes and you're ready to drink. I usually add a big of nutmeg for added flavor.

I've been using 1 bl hand weights during kickboxing for years. Otherwise, my heart rate doesn't get very high. And I was just considering doing the same for some easier step days. Where using an 8" step seems daunting, but I could use a little bump. Basically, increasing the heart rate without...

I have 34DDs. Right now I love Gap's High Impact bras. I've found that most I've tried have been huge in terms of amount of fabric and coverage (I have a small frame), so I need the support, but not giant foam cups. The Gap's line is affordable, and for me, holds me firmly in place during...