McDavid Waist Trimmer

Whether you're looking to relieve some minor pain or enhance your weight loss efforts, the McDavid waist trimmer is an ideal choice. The waist trimmer cushions, compresses, and supports your lower back and abdominal muscles while retaining therapeutic heat. As a result, you'll not only trim your love handles, but also relieve sore muscles and arthritis. The waist trimmer is made of thermal 100-percent latex-free neoprene, with a nylon facing on the outer side and a contoured design for comfort. The fully adjustable Velcro closure, meanwhile, ensures an optimal fit on waists up to 50 inches.

Note: McDavid recommends avoiding the waist trimmer is you're susceptible to dermatitis or have an allergy to neoprene.

Price: $16.99

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Neoprene Workout Pants, High Waist

This neoprene workout pants are your personal sauna on the go. They will double your effort in water weightloss the minute you put them on. They are very effective in slim, tone and even smooth cellulite to a pair of beautiful legs. Four way stretch neoprene provides adequate compression and flexibility for light or heavy workout. Smooth nylon laminated on both sides of neoprene provides ultimate comfort. Heavy duty side zipper for easy on and off. seams are reinforced with close stitiches for long lasting wear. Please measure your waist for Size.

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Im wearing a loose, around the waist, scarf of pain…

and, People, I’m celebrating.

Allow me to back up.

Ive been yammering for a while now about my random, spontaneous injury.

The same owie which caused me to pull out of this race & then yammer about piriformis syndrome.

A boo-boo I’ve no business having as it typically hits hardcorebadassrunners (Im not proud, but I was averaging about a mile a month when it hit).

Why I got it, and more importantly, *what* specifically it is still remains a mini-mystery.

I tennis ball rolled.

I clam-shelled.

I was in more pain than ever.

Not only couldnt I play with the Tornado, I wasnt sleeping  and basically ambled through life thisclose to grumpy.

When I slept, sat, walked for too long, sneezed, coughed. All the time.

(How this amazing amazing woman does it I have no idea. none.)

This pain was so distracting I feel confident in saying if you met me at TypeAMom or Blissdom you did not meet the real me.

I was an exhausted, owie-distracted version of my misfit-self.

It all got to the point I tried things I might otherwise have mocked.

It took me months, but I checked out Airrosti.

While they were a bit baffled by my booboo tootoo, we tried some things and my pain is less.

Im foam rolling more aggressively, I’ve upgraded to a lacrosse ball, Im pigeon-posing, & Im planking like a motherfucker frequently.

All things I either didnt do enough of or not at all.

(which brings me in a rather circuitous way back to my blog post’s title)

One day this fall my super-supporter &  friend Shauna asked how my back felt.

Without hesitation I answered:

It feels like Im wearing a low-slung belt of pain.

It hit me last night.

Suddenly.

As I was going through my regular routine.

I feel almost belt-free & as if Im getting my spark back.**

It was an odd realization.

Back when I had no pain (hello first 40 years of life!) I would have lamented the constant piriformis ache I felt last night.

Now, in comparison, it’s a very welcome achethrob.

I truly believe, in my quirky misfit’y way, there’s a reason behind my experience & it has been bestowed upon me to give me more empathy.

And indeed it has.

I’d thought I was empathic before—-and I was wrong.

All of you who wrestle with chronic pain on a daily basis?

I take my bandanna of to you and pray for your loose, around the waist scarf to come soon, too.

very soon.

xo

**Interestingly, when I made the ‘Ive got more spark!’ remark to my Airrosti doc he said he wasnt surprised.  When we are in constant unrelenting pain so much of our energy is focused on THAT/keeping it at bay we do have less energy (AKA spark) for other things in our lives.  I’d say “who knew?!” but Im sure many of you did.

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Neoprene Workout Pants, High Waist

This neoprene workout pants are your personal sauna on the go. They will double your effort in water weightloss the minute you put them on. They are very effective in slim, tone and even smooth cellulite to a pair of beautiful legs. Four way stretch neoprene provides adequate compression and flexibility for light or heavy workout. Smooth nylon laminated on both sides of neoprene provides ultimate comfort. Heavy duty side zipper for easy on and off. seams are reinforced with close stitiches for long lasting wear. Please measure your waist for Size.

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5 Ways to Stretch Your Food Dollar and Shrink Your Waist Line

This post idea has been floating around the old noggin for quite some time now. As I was watering down some salad dressing the other day, I realized there are many habits I have adopted over the years that not only help me cut calories but save money as well.

Water down Juice and Sweet DrinksMany juices are loaded with too much sugar (even natural sugars) and can easily be watered down to cut calories and increase volume. I really believe tastes are learned. Start with adding a 1-2 oz of water to a cup of juice and work your way up. I can now mix almost half and half and be totally satisfied. I’m getting double the juice for half the cost and half the calories too! Always Ask for Thin Sliced For awhile I was buying pre-cut packaged ham and cheese for sandwiches then I realized how thick the slices were, especially the cheese. Ordering cold cuts from the deli counter allowed me to request thin sliced everything. Now adding one thin slice of cheese and piling in the ham actually uses less and tastes just as satisfying! Of course I pad all my sandwiches with veggies as well. ;)Bulk up Ground Meats with VegetablesWhatever you are making, tacos, meat loaf, chili, even pizza! When you brown your ground beef bulk it up! Add veggies chopped small. Some, specifically mushrooms and zucchini, can barely be noticed and others add AMAZING flavor. Try peppers, onion, spinach, even kale! Just chop it up small. You’ll increase volume while reducing calories, increasing nutrients and stretching your meat! Buy Meats in BulkThis one may be a no brainer but buying in bulk is helpful in more ways than you may think. The per pound price is generally cheaper, saving you cash and allowing you to come home and separated it in servings sizes that make sense for your family. Having quick and easy protein sources available on hand also make it easier to whip something up on those days you feel pressed for time. For ground meats I use this technique saving space and making defrosting cinch! Stretch Salad DressingsI rarely buy creamy dressing as I normally make my own. I’m a simple oil/vinegar base type of girl but this summer I bought a bottle of Poppyseed dressing and fell in love. It was sweet, creamy and thick. Boy was it THICK. Once I used a bit, I decided to add a splash of water to the bottle to help it pour. I shook it up and realized I couldn’t even tell I watered it down. As I used more, I added more water. I’ve had a full bottle of this dressing even after of 3 months of using it! Of course there is a point were you will make it too watery but any water you add will stretch it further saving you cash and calories. Note: I do something similar with BBQ sauce as well. Adding a bit of Worcestershire sauce to thin it out and add flavor.

Do you have any tips that help save cash and calories?

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Squeem Magical Lingerie Shapewear, Firm Compression, Cotton & Rubber, Waist Cincher

Squeem 26 Magical Lingerie Shapewear, Firm Compression, Cotton & Rubber, Waist Cincher
Squeem has been manufacturing "FAJAS" and body shaping garments for over thirty years. Our FAJAS have the PERFECT TOUCH: a perfect combination of cotton smooth touch and the modern compression of pure natural latex. Reduce 1 to 4 inches immediately with suggested use. The firm compression cotton and rubber Waist Cincher by Squeem Magical Lingerie not only immediately reduces your waist line, but accelerates weight loss through high compression, perspiration and micromassage. A Triple filtered cotton lining provides superior absorption and perfect comfort, while flexible boning prevents the garment from binding and rolling! The Cotton and Rubber Waist Cincher immediately firms and flattens the abdomen, and the double hook and eye front closure on the thighs makes sizing simple and convenient! The Firm Compression Cotton and Rubber Waist Cincher by Squeem Magical Lingerie promotes a quick postpartum recovery (consult your physician), corrects posture, and relieves most lower back pain (consult your physician). Daily recommended use: 8 to 10 hours. Available colors: Nude & Black.

Price: $54.00

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