I can relate. I used to walk a ton when I lived in the city because that’s just how you get around and I was always going to fun places when I was childfree.

Now I live in the burbs (not surrounded by bears lol) where the only place I can walk to is a hiking trail. I have to make the time for it. I found that by switching from one long walk before lunch to 3 short walks a day after meals, I was getting in more steps and had lower blood sugars which slowed my pregnancy weight gain. And it feels a lot easier because each walk is less of a time commitment and I get less sweaty.

It sounds like you have anxiety, and I think if you spend them in nature it’ll improve. After a rape on the trail I use, I bought pepper spray and felt safer. You can buy bear spray if that’ll make you feel better. But it really isn’t necessary for black bears. Attacks by them are extremely rare. 90% of the time it’ll be running away from you before you even notice it. If it doesn’t move, slowly back away without turning your back. Running can trigger their chase instinct so don’t do that. As you can see I had my own bear anxiety at one point which sucked because I was an avid hiker and encountered them often in Shenandoah. My anxiety got reduced after reading a lot about them and having several safe bear encounters- including one with a mama bear and her cubs.

Get a yoga mat and download the Peloton app and do those workouts. Do a mix of strength, yoga flows, boot camp. I totally get you! I have little kids and wild animals in my neighborhood!

The nice thing about the app is you can do 5 min to 120 min workouts and there are hundreds so it’s really nice. You can start with a 10min one and then if you have more time or you’re motivated you can add another 10 min or a 20 min. I find this great for me so if I’m in the mood I can do 20 min while the kids nap.

Find the "Hardcore on the Floor" facebook page. There is a daily calendar of peloton strength classes in the "Files" section. You don't need more than a rectangle of space to do the work outs and you will sweat and get strong in 40 minutes 5 x per week. I haven't lost pounds (because I've gained muscle) but I feel really strong, look a hell of a lot leaner and my clothes fit way better. You just need some dumb bells. As a bonus, the facebook page is a super supportive and helpful! Good luck OP!

Anonymous wrote:OP here I had a few slip ups like half a chipotle bowl but still keeping calories low. I do have a yoga mat from my first kid birthing class ha! Ask me how many times I used it ….


Question for you all I’m 5’7’ and 157 pounds but it’s all in my stomach and hips and arms too, how do I target that area it’s really pronounced? Or is it the last to go? Will it ever go or do I need the exercise? It’s like I’m wearing a life ring around me anytime I put clothes on sigh.

I think you're my twin - I just ordered the book PP suggested. I'm limited on my exercise due to a joint injury right now, but plan to start doing planks and daily walks as soon as I can.

Ketosis and autophagy.