u/parkyscorp

For context, I am a 5'5 female with a pants inseam of 30-31". I currently ride a cannondale quick in size medium 2015/2017. I ride primarily road and rail trail with occasional light gravel. I am upgrading my bike to something more comfortable for longer distances. Chatgpt says I should order the specialized diverge 3 in a 52cm, but looking at specs I am unsure if I should be in that size or the 49. I dont want to be scrunched, but also want to be able to stand. There are none nearby that I can test ride so I am left having to order online. Any thoughts?

40f. Newish to working out. I have a pf membership and would like to use ladder in the gym but since it can get busy, I’d like to pair w a coach who is dumbbell only. Who is your fav?!

I40f, 5’6, 167lbs. I had a belt lipectomy in Nov with extensive abdominal repair. I am technically cleared to resume weight training. I am basically a gym newbie. I did great w doing HIIT classes prior to my surgery but felt I was limited in progress. I got stronger but I want to be toned. My biggest problem is I get into the gym and panic. I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing, that I look sloppy and I don’t want people noticing I don’t know what I’m doing. I have used ChatGPT to map out workouts but I never know if I’m doing it right or if someone is taking up something, how to pivot. How do I get over this fear? I can’t really afford a trainer but maybe an app? I so badly want to be toned and strong.

We cook a lot at home, but are trying to not complicate the meal process tent camping. We also don’t have a ton of space. We could eat one meal out, but want to do at least two at camp. I’ve thought about oatmeal, fruits, rice, pasta, beans, pb. What other easy staples should we be considering? We have a Coleman stove and basic pans.

I am 5’6 for reference and usually use a 52ish cm bike. I am on my second Cannondale, currently using a quick 5. I like the hybrid/commuter piece of it, but I am riding longer distances and want something more comfortable. I ride on average 20-30 miles a go on both road and gravel/trail. I’d like it to be lightweight. I saw REI made a co-op ARD 1.2 that seems slightly more road, but I am looking for more recs. Happy to answer any questions. Thanks in advance!

My gf is 63, not at all new to biking, is in great shape and is quite thin. Recently, she has been experiencing pain at the top of her butt with longer rides. It is seemingly an unusual area to experience pain. Changing seats, and adding padding have not helped. Any advice?

I want to be able to eventually have a private cash based business and offer visits for younger populations, but I don’t have the experience. I did do peds in my clinicals many years ago. Any advice to get refreshed on best practices for younger patients?

I am looking at “more affordable” seaside towns to purchase a home in the next 2 or so years. I currently own a home in the western part of the state. What areas would you avoid and why?