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lwoodroff
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So, we decided there isn't much point in just starting a new chat thread each month, we can let it roll..
Let the good times roll!
Let the good times roll!
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Thanks for the Friday smile!
(fixed for you! - Lydia)0 -
sometime's it's more like..
or even
but I think this is my favourite!
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^^ I've never seen the stick figure and mouse ones! I approve.0
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Nothing better than starting off a Friday morning with a few entertaining gifs!0
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I'm a ninja
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Thanks for the Friday smile!
(fixed for you! - Lydia)
Thank you! I could not get that to work!0 -
you had the page url rather than the gif url linked
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you had the page url rather than the gif url linked
:laugh: That would do it!0 -
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discovered I actually took and recorded measurements 1 August, so 6 months later..
Lydia stats 1 August 2013, 2 February 2014
182.6 lbs 187.2
25.5 bmi 25.6
38.4% fat 32.4%
40% water 48.5%
35.8% muscle new scales don't meaure
under bust 92cm 91
bust 104cm 107
waist 86.5cm 88.5
navel 95cm 97
hips 103.5cm 104
l thigh 59cm 59
r thigh 60.5cm 59.5
l calf 37cm 37.5
r calf 37cm 37.5
l bicep loose 31.5cm 30.5
r bicep loose 30.5cm 30.5
so other than being 5lbs heavier not much has changed except fat has reduced 6%0 -
Lydia, those are some great changes!0
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Love the gifs! Thanks for putting a smile on my face this gloomy Sunday morning! :laugh:
Lydia, those are nice stats! Aren't you glad you took the time to document them? I took some new ones the other day. I guess I could post them.0 -
Hey guys, random question...
Is it safe for kids to eat protein powder?
The reason I ask is because I am considering making this recipe and I know my daughter (8 yrs old)will be dying to have some : http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/461619-ny-cheesecake-morph0 -
Hey ladies...
Just was checking my BF% on one site...just for consistencies sake.
So start of my journey on MFP on June 17th 2013
BF% 33.1%
End of 1 round of 30Day Shred July 20th 30.7%
End of 2nd rounnd of 30DS Sept 2nd 29.4% BF
After 10 weeks of SL 5x5 26.3% BF
After 18 weeks of SL 25% BF..
Not saying those are what the true numbers are but definatley shows the progression. esp within the first 10 weeks of lifting.
starting weight 178lb after 2 rounds of 30DS 170lbs, after 10 wks of SL 164.5lbs...after 18wks of SL 165lbs (gained 1.5lb over christmas) now I am 162lbs...will do another BF% at week 25...but definately pleased with the Progress...
Thinking about posting pics in the ETP group to see what Sara and SS think.0 -
Good job, Stef! I love seeing numbers go down! Last year, I bought one of those body fat/weight/water percentage scales and I knew the BF #'s were pretty much guaranteed to be wrong, so last Saturday, I had a BodPod scan done. Let's just say I like my scale much, much, much better.
Even though my BF number is nowhere near what I want it to be, I am seeing measurement #'s getting smaller!
11/12/13:
Waist: 32
Navel: 35.5
Under bra: 32.5
Hips: 42
1/30/14:
Waist 31.25
Navel: 33.75
Under bra: 31.25
Hips: 41.25
My weight has pretty much stayed the same. When I started in Nov, I was 151. Sometimes I'm 149, sometimes I'm 152 (especially after Christmas, birthday & cruise, lol!). This morning I was 150. 0 -
Oh, thanks guys for reminding me to check my measurements *facepalm* Gonna stay off the scale though cuz I have had a good bit to eat today already lol.
Since I just finished the fat loss challenge I was in, I'm going to use the stats from the start to compare (all inches). The BF% is from a formula that uses the measurements I took (not all included, don't wanna bore you guys too much xD):
2013/10/28
Weight: 194lbs
Waist: 34.5
Hips: 44
Chest: 37
Thighs: 25
BF%: 39.75
2014/02/02
Weight: 182lbs
Waist: 33.5
Hips: 41 (biggest improvement here!)
Chest: 35.5
Thighs: 24.5
BF%: 35.25
Now I do have a scale that measures BF% but it always spouts out 35% when I weigh in first thing in the AM, and then depending on how hydrated I am it'll go down all the way to 30%... so I don't know what to think of it. lol
A bit disappointed in the fact I yoyoed my way around maintenance for the month of January. But considering the knee issues I've had and that whole week I was sick, it could've been worse.
Goal for February is to do that darned unassisted chin-up and get down below 180 and stay thar! Keeping it simple! 0 -
Yah I don't think my BF% is correct...close but I used a website and used starting measurments etc.
It just gives me a good view at the decrease and I am happy with that.0 -
Mine is just from my scale which I have changed recently so all with a pinch of salt!!
Re protein powder, look at the ingredients. If it is fairly natural I wouldn't be worried!0 -
Ready for the weekend already....
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Where did you guys get your 1.25lb fractionals (if you have them)? I found some on amazon but if I could find them local (NC in US), that'd be easier. Increasing upper body lifts after every 3rd session helps, but I know fractionals would help even more!0
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Where did you guys get your 1.25lb fractionals (if you have them)? I found some on amazon but if I could find them local (NC in US), that'd be easier. Increasing upper body lifts after every 3rd session helps, but I know fractionals would help even more!
I got mine from Amazon. They're from Ader Fitness and they have 2 each of 1lb, .75lb, .5lb and .25lb. Even though they're made in Dallas, I couldn't find them in Houston. If you go to their website, I think they have a list of places where you can buy them.
Today at the gym, I asked the woman that I did my 3 training sessions with to take my measurements. I didn't write any of them down, but since October 16, I've lost 2.5" off my natural waist! The only place that didn't show a loss was my biceps and thighs, BUT, I lost .75% body fat, which she said was good in such a short amount of time, especially since it included the holidays (and my birthday and a cruise, lol). She was pleased and so am I. :happy:0 -
http://dilbert.com/dyn/str_strip/000000000/00000000/0000000/200000/10000/1000/500/211517/211517.strip.gif
and cruising.. you don't want to lose off your biceps and thighs, you're building muscle there! 0 -
Where did you guys get your 1.25lb fractionals (if you have them)? I found some on amazon but if I could find them local (NC in US), that'd be easier. Increasing upper body lifts after every 3rd session helps, but I know fractionals would help even more!
I actually have weighted collars. They total 3.5 lbs together.
My husband however is getting me some washers from his work (he is a power engineer in a pulp mill) but you can find those in a hardware store as well....
Big bulky heavy washers...they can weight from 1/4lb all the way up to 1.5lbs and more depending on where you get them.0 -
Thanks for both those ideas, I'll check them out.0
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Been to give blood but real life has got in the way this week so I've only managed one lifting session, and the weekend is looking packed (more Real LifeTM)..
it makes me grumpy though!0 -
So I noticed that none of the bars at the gym are covered in chalk, nor are there any chalk boxes. I bought some chalk at the sporting goods store today, but I am going to have to ask what the policy is at the new gym. If no chalk, I may go to my old gym for DL days and then stay at the new gym for row days. I prefer the weight area in the new gym, but I know the old gym allows and provides chalk. Good thing my membership covers both gyms 0
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It's not fair that comfort food has so many calories...
I made baked beans, corn bread and potatoe salad today...wowsers...still at TDEE-15% but man...0 -
Stef- Yeah, a lot of good comfort food is quite calorie dense.0
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@ viglet: I give my kids protein powder...Whey is a byproduct of milk. We make "milkshakes" all the time.
@ Steph: Your pictures posted on the Halp, lifting made me bulky thread are awesome! Your *kitten* is looking esp lovely.
STILL not able to lift, BUT, the PT said next week we would go from mobility to strength training. YES! The end is near! I can't wait!0
