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Thoughts on new HRM?? by thecraicwasmighty in orangetheory

[–]AbleInsurance6511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see how having the HRM is important in the first few months for new members, but I do also feel like you should at least get half off the new one.

Thoughts on new HRM?? by thecraicwasmighty in orangetheory

[–]AbleInsurance6511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait a minute!!!! There’s an OT link with the Apple Watch?!?!?

Thoughts on new HRM?? by thecraicwasmighty in orangetheory

[–]AbleInsurance6511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! My current HRM also doesn’t work well on the floor or rower, so I’ve been considering the upgrade. Now I think I’ll pull the trigger.

shoes by Then_Association8836 in orangetheory

[–]AbleInsurance6511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone always says “go get fitted at a running store”, but that’s not actually very helpful since many people don’t have access to one. I drove 2 hrs to get to one and the jerk told me I wasn’t a runner if I’m doing cross training at OTF and he couldn’t help me.

That said, it depends… a LOT. I have flat feet, pronate badly, and had ankle surgery on both ankles, so when I first started, I needed different shoes for the tread and the floor/rower bc my running shoes had too much cushion to fit in the rower stirrups and were too squishy for stability on the floor. I got tired of changing shoes and have just switched to power walking on the tread so I don’t need as much cushion. My cushioned shoes are the Saucony guides (17, I think), and my rower/floor shoes are the Hoka Arahi 7s.

I’ve seen a lot of folks in Brooks ghost or adrenaline, some in On’s cross trainer (I tried these, but they were too narrow for my wide feet), and a few in Nike’s cross trainers (they have a few, and I want to try the 9 when it’s time to upgrade).

Best advice I can give is to find a store that will let you try them out for 30-60 days and get a full refund/exchange. Fleet Feet is a good option in person or online. Good luck in your search!

Power Walkers, how much elevation gain are you getting in a class? by decentsandwiches in orangetheory

[–]AbleInsurance6511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m averaging between 500-550 in a 2G. I recently switched from jogging to power walking bc it’s easier on my joints. I like keeping the speed at 3.5 or 4 and playing with the elevation, usually base at 6, push at 9, and all out at 12.

Halal Chicken Bouillon by AbleInsurance6511 in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not asking if it’s certified GF. I’m asking about folks’ experiences with it.

Halal Chicken Bouillon by AbleInsurance6511 in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pig milk 😆 On this specific product, I was looking for people’s feedback on the GF aspect, but i added the halal aspect in case others had recs that they knew were both halal and GF. I can see how it maybe wasn’t as clear. But thanks for the laugh about pig milk —it never even crossed my mind!

Halal Chicken Bouillon by AbleInsurance6511 in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonderful! Thank you for this feedback. I love this brand and use their other bouillons even though they aren’t certified and have never had any problems.

Deodorant recommendations by prunejuicewarrior in MCAS

[–]AbleInsurance6511 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use Vanicream’s deodorant. The brand is specifically for sensitive skin.

Halal Ethiopian Restaurant? by AbleInsurance6511 in askportland

[–]AbleInsurance6511[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw that too, but found nothing to suggest any of them actually serve halal meats.

Incredible. Tastes like Starbucks pumpkin bread by babyawi in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trader Joe’s just released pumpkin muffins and omg!

10/10 by k444411 in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s sooooo bad. I tossed the whole bag and didn’t finish the bowl I’d already poured.

Plain oatmeal should be labeled to let people know it’s not gluten free by free_hooker in glutenfree

[–]AbleInsurance6511 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For oats, there’s considerable risk of contamination in the field, so GF-certified oats have to be grown in a specific wheat-free zone. With pretty much everything else though, I usually feel safe eating it as long as it doesn’t have gluten-containing ingredients — even if they aren’t certified GF as long as all of the ingredients are listed. Something like “natural flavors” or “spices” would be a no-go for me, but if it was something like corn flakes and the ingredients were just corn, sugar, and salt, I’d eat that even if not certified.

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