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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...

I'd do either pasta (regular with spaghetti sauce or mac and cheese), or pulled pork for a group that size. Crock pot pasta is the easiest and tastiest thing you can do, and you don't even have to cook the pasta first. Check out Pinterest for recipes. Depending on the sizes of your crock pots...

The first thing that comes to mind for me is water retention and bowel regularity. I've developed an issue lately with stomach acid, lack of fiber, and a wheat sensitivity (out of nowhere). And I can tell you that if I eat something with a lot of sodium, and I haven't "gone" for a couple of...

Leaving the possibility for menopause out of the response... I do a similar rotation, and personally, I need to switch out of it after about 4 weeks. I just feel too beat up and overworked., and yes, fatigued during my workouts. So I take 2 weeks "off" where I do circuit style, total body, and...

What kind of workouts has your body typically responded the best to? Personally, I know that a combination of HiiT 2-3/week ON TOP of a heavy lift (both in the same day) works best for me. I just do an hour of cardio on those in between days. Looking at what you're doing, I'd suggest adding more...

I have to say, in all of my years of working out and lifting heavy, since I've added running into my routine, my legs have never been stronger. And I mean significantly so. I run 2x/week, only for about 30 minutes at a time, but man has it made a difference. I didn't realize it until I did...