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Thanks, aschy. I am still very out of shape so yes, my heart rate does get up quite high during my workouts. I also experience a lot of delayed muscle soreness the next day, even with my limited activities. I will try eating some of the options above and see if it helps.

Such a better giveaway than the pink blanket you gave away a few days ago (that was draped on this chair in it's photo!). I would LOVE this chair in my home

Thanks, BoulderRunner, for your comment. It sums up exactly what I would've posted if I'd gotten there first. I feel this post, and a few of the comments, is a little patronizing towards those in poverty. Getting used clothing does not do anything to help their situation! If someone only needs clothing, the small amount mentioned that DOES get distributed will certainly fill the need in the US. Most "needy" people here need assistance with housing, health care and medicine, education/training, childcare, etc. way before they need free clothing (especially since there are so many places like Old Navy or Kmart where a whole week's worth of outfits can be had for less than $50).

Even Goodwill, one of the "vetted" organizations mentioned, does not exist to put your old clothing on needy people's backs. They sell the stuff to A) raise money for workplace training programs and B) to provide gainful employment in their shops and warehouses to those who would not otherwise qualify for competitive jobs because of undereducation or disabilities. Look at their mission page! http://www.goodwill.org/about-us/our-mission/ No where does it say that the stuff you donate gets sent to needy people.

I imagine the other organizations, save Dress for Success, are the same. Now, if you have some really nice career wear that you bought but just don't like anymore or it doesn't fit anymore, please consider that organization (Dress for Success). They really do go to "closets" where people on their way up, careerwise, can go pick out clothing for job interviews or new jobs. Anything else you may have, like used t-shirts, jeans, casual clothing, keep giving them to PlanetAid or Goodwill! The funds raised by selling them will go a lot further towards tackling the ROOT CAUSES of poverty, instead of just addressing one small need.