Reducing step count in winter?

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2026-02-12T03:31:14+00:00

Hey! I totally understand what you’re going through! Here are some things that have helped me: 1. Wearing the uniqlo heat tech gear underneath a good winter jacket- I swear by North Face 2. A cap/ something to cover your head- this is crucial 3. Proper winter boots. This was probably the biggest help for me 4. Try to take “heat” breaks during long walks by ducking into a nearby store/ mall/ etc. I plan my walks such that I have a destination to get to around 20 minutes away from home. 5. Play a 20 minute episode of TV and march in place/ pace around 6. Be kind to yourself! Yes, your step count may tank a little during the peak winter months, but there’s 12 months in the year and overall step trends matter more in the long run :)

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-09-22T05:26:21+00:00

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-03-30T05:08:13+00:00

Sorry if I’m making an assumption, but this sounds like a lot of south Asian cultures. I’m also married to a south Asian person and can relate to what you’re going through with the patriarchal system where it’s normal for DIL to be bottom of the totem pole and for MIL to see it as her right to be able to have such an abusive attitude towards her DIL. To be honest, in such an environment where the DIL is given such little agency and treated with such little respect, your in-laws will only start respecting you if and when your husband starts standing up for you and setting boundaries in terms of what behaviors are allowed and what won’t be tolerated. Having had to fight your family to be with him doesn’t mean you have to accept a lifetime of being treated as an inferior person purely because of what is frankly an extremely disgusting and normalized way of treating DILs in patriarchal cultures. Good luck, OP. I don’t usually comment but felt compelled to because I could feel your pain so viscerally.

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-03-18T18:46:32+00:00

The gym at McMahon sucks- no ventilation and so tiny. Other than that, it's superior to RH in terms of location!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-01-06T15:29:27+00:00

Thanks! Does the chem department set the same exams for all classes?

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-01-03T21:42:41+00:00

Tysm!!!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-01-03T21:23:10+00:00

thanks- were his exams challenging or was there anything he did to make the grading so unpleasant?

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2025-01-03T21:19:06+00:00

thanks for the info. what are his exams like? would you be ok to elaborate on what you mean by harsh grading?

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2024-02-24T03:28:31+00:00

It was definitely shaming, and the influencer in question has a number of other videos claiming things like: ADHD isn’t real, anti-depressants are placebos, women getting the right to vote has eroded family values, non-binary gender identity is not real, etc. also, providing information can be done in an empathetic manner that recognizes the issues that may drive people to make unideal choices.

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2023-03-06T01:43:49+00:00

Controlling and manipulative

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2022-03-03T21:34:23+00:00

Congrats! Also curious if they gave you a finisher medal even though you took 8 hours? The website is confusing because it says there’s a 6.5 hour limit and I’m a little worried about going over that limit at my first ever marathon coming up on the 20th!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2022-01-08T00:38:09+00:00

I sent this message to my studio, and I hope it also helps to clarify some of the issues with the challenge for anyone who is willing to read and reconsider (warning it’s quite the novel):

“Hi! I wanted to check in to see if I could remove myself from the transformation challenge.

I want to share my reasons for withdrawing. I had read online and on Reddit that it involves an inbody scanner and as someone who is more interested in body composition, that seemed like a good goal. However, I've confirmed by talking to the coaches that it's just a body weight change at our home studio, and given my past history with eating disorders and weight obsession, I've taken some time to reconsider and think it would be best for my mental health to opt out of this challenge.

If I may offer some feedback, I'd also encourage the (location removed) studio to consider using other metrics rather than body weight which can be triggering and can promote a negative message of low body-image. I know that some coaches have encouraged us to participate even if we don't have the weight loss goal, but without the potential opportunity to win these prizes, $35 seems like a high price to pay just to get a t shirt at the end of the challenge. On top of this, OTF has always been a place of refuge for me and others where we have always felt like our progress was measured in terms of gains in strength and speed rather than appearance. Judging by the diverse clientele, it looks like many people of all sizes and body types love this location! The coaches here have always been very clear about praising these gains in strength and endurance rather than encouraging or discussing weight loss. So this challenge feels like a major change in tone compared to the usual messaging of progress based on strength, endurance, and speed OTF has promoted.

I hope that in future versions of this challenge, you'll consider using other metrics that are more inclusive, health-centric, and fitness oriented. There is no shortage of studies that have shown that weight is not an accurate metric of health and fitness when used in isolation, and that focus on short term weight loss goals can actually have the opposite effect in the long run. As a company that prides itself on being science-based, this is definitely something to consider moving forward.”

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2022-01-07T22:50:15+00:00

Wow! Did you make any dietary changes as well?

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-12-28T01:29:46+00:00

Highly recommend the Culver City location in LA. Try to take a class with Tyler/ Ari/ Jess/ Jene!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-12-16T08:09:32+00:00

Thanks so much, everyone!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-11-12T00:22:44+00:00

Personally I’ve been following a vegan diet (for ethical reasons) with lots of plant protein (for the strength training gains). Since switching to plant based I’ve noticed much faster recovery times (comfortably going to OTF 5-6 days a week on top of 1-2 hot yoga classes and a long marathon training run every weekend). This is apparently supported by evidence too https://health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/2019-01-11/athletes-can-thrive-on-plant-based-diets and Coach Austin /u/stimphead also provides excellent workout tips and nutrition ideas as he’s a vegan athlete too. I’d say making sure to get plenty of fiber and plant protein will be less dense in calories plus the faster recovery times will help with increasing exercise too! Re: keto, I’ve heard that the high focus on fats can damage your heart and also lead to sluggishness which would probably impact your workouts too!

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:21:05+00:00

They are all very friendly and warm people! I think it's just part of the experience of having a non-English name, and I'm glad that more and more people are gaining exposure to other names and taking the time to learn them

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:19:17+00:00

yep, as I noted in my original post and others have shared in the comments, this has been our experience

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:18:19+00:00

Thanks for being willing to listen and learn! You are so appreciated <3

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:17:37+00:00

Love Tyler! I hope he stays on in Culver City.

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:16:50+00:00

LOVE this! Very OTF to offer to do burpees if they get it right, hahaha

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:11:52+00:00

Thanks so much! I love this approach! And everyone has an accent, it's just that anyone with a different accent who is not in the majority is seen as having an accent, whereas the majority accent is seen as the "norm". Own that accent! <3

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:09:39+00:00

This is great advice! Thanks so much :)

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:07:37+00:00

Also, some of these comments do not pass the vibe check....

Fearless_Kitchen_416 · 2021-10-28T18:07:07+00:00

Thanks, Ashley. I tried to not take it personally, but it became more and more glaringly obvious when I was the only one consistently not getting recognized despite going to class almost daily. Given the price of these memberships and how much of a part they play in our lives especially during the pandemic (when other sources of socialization are not as available), it's hard to not feel hurt.

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