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Is it okay to lift 5 days in a row?
I do a 4 day upper/lower split and sometimes take a rest day in the middle, or do all 4 in a row. Since I'm doing my last lift of the week tomorrow and need to get next week's in lifts in before I leave for vaca, I will be lifting 5 days in a row. Is that fine? I'd be resting for days after.
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Lifting weights 4 times a week and playing Tennis 1-2 times a week. 50 lbs goal.
First time using the community side of this app. The goal last year was to lose 80 lbs. I lost 35 lbs. This year the goal is to lose 50 lbs. I have tried so many diets in the past and what I've found to really work for me is OMAD or 2MAD. I lost that 35 lbs in 3 months, from January to March 2022 and I just maintained the…
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Starting strong
Hi everyone! Been a few years since I was on this site. Decided to join again bc I'm in a rut. Usually 3-5x weekly lifting at 5am. Last year or so can barely get in 1-2. Need some accountability to get my butt in the gym. I've lost a lot of what I gained before and want to get back there. Want to help? Add me! Then yell at…
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Post open heart surgery lifting routine
I'm in my fifties and was seemingly healthy, but learned last year that I needed open heart surgery. Fast forward to nine months later. I feel normal again and am back to all my previous activities (snow skiing, playing pickleball, etc.), but I've lost a lot of muscle. I've never been much of a weight lifter, but have…
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Do you enjoy certain excercises more than others?
For example, I love OVH press and curls but dread bench press lol. Or deadlifts over sqauts! I also look forward to specific days. I can't tell if it's motivation or the exercise itself.🤣
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Best ways to deload?
I currently do a 4 day upper/lower split and wondering how to deload properly. Can I reduce my training days to 2 days, and do some walking or yoga added? Do those 2 lifting days need to be lighter than usual? Reps/sets or weight, or both? Do I have to follow percentages or just cut the weight down or do what feels light?
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REACH ONE GOAL - 15 mins daily - 100 days. Start April 15.
100 days is enough time to see a real difference. Set ONE goal, spend 15 mins daily. Examples: - Buns of Steel. - Master the L-Sit. - Master the splits. - Abs or 6-pack. - Do your first chin-up. Or first 10 consecutive chin-ups. This doesn’t mean you’re not doing the rest of your fitness programme. It just means that…
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How many exercises per session?
I've been doing this 4 day upper/lower split (see images), but some say you just need to go hard for 4 excercises? What do y'all think? If it's not broke don't fix it?
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Hello from Charleston SC USA
Hello! I live on a little island just outside Charleston South Carolina, with my two retrievers and 3 fat and happy rescue cats. I am a litigation attorney with a corporate life as well as a multistate private practice, which is also integrated with a real estate brokerage, so life is pretty insane for me. I am also…
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Need Motivation
Please add me as a friend if you want to help someone stay motivated!
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Dealing with weight gain
I’ve lost quite a bit of weight since I’ve started my journey but recently I’ve gained some back. I’ve been strength training so I try to blame some of it on muscle gains but due to some recent changes in my life I’ve been putting off my workouts. I want to get back to it. I would input every calorie almost obsessively…
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Weight gain after depression
Hi everyone! I’m happy to be apart of a community. I’m looking for friends and accountability partners. I’m currently at 127 with a goal weight of 145. I was depressed and lost weight fast from loss of appetite and it’s been hard getting the weight back. I downloaded the app to track my calories but haven’t explored it as…
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What are your BACK DAY staples?
Today is back & biceps. I always start up with Assisted Pull-ups to help get me to my goal to one Unassisted, so pullups are my staple. I need some different exercises to incorporate into my workouts, I'm hitting a plateau...
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BCAA's - which brand is your favorite?
I'm looking for a brand of clean BCAA's. So many have unwanted, unnecessary fillers and looking to find something healthy and clean. Could you give me your best brand? Also wondering if it makes a difference that I'm a 50+ female ~ Thanks!
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How much should I eat before morning lift?
I normally lift in the afternoon/evening but need to switch it for vacation. I've struggled with morning lifts before feeling weak. If I eat a 300 calorie breakfast, how long should I wait to lift? 1.5 hour? Do I need more or less? (I'm 101 lbs)
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Intermittent Fasting and Working out
Hello all, I've recently restarted IF 16/8 and it has helped me get past a plateau with my weight loss/fitness. My fasting begins at 9PM and ends at 1PM to correspond with my work hours-ish. Problem is, I was going to the gym in the morning around 9AM, and I find that I am light-headed doing the workouts I was doing…
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who else used this app in college and forgot about it...?
:# well here I ammmmm back in action. recovering for more than three years now from a bus that nearly killed me...could use great ideas for lower back pain relief as well as knee friendly strength training for glutes, abs, thighs and hamstrings :blush: also i love how my friend said "what's lost can be found so don't lose…
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New to this app!
I’m new to this app and looking for people with similar lifestyles as me! I am trying to bulk, lose stomach weight and keep a low body fat percentage. Any tips? 🥰
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For all you lifters out there! Moved to tears!?!?
Confession: I am a highly sensitive person so this phenomenon may be unique to me or others like me so no judgment! ;) There are some moves that push me to my limit that move me to tears! It's not a bad feeling just more of an OMG I just pushed THAT hard and my body experiences the sensation of needing to cry. So far,…
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Hello! Looking for support :)
Hi, I'm not really new to this app, but am recently new to keeping up with it. would love the extra motivation, seeing as how I am trying to lose 40 pounds by the end of 2023. Add me as a friend so I can help support you guys too!
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First time posting
Hello, I am Jack. Tracking has helped me see what certain foods have and what foods work for me. It has helped me get to a good weight for me and along with weight training has me feeling and looking fit. I am 6'1 and 175. My goal is to have a lean core and I think I can get there learning how many calories and what macro…
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Hello MyFitnessPal friends
I hope everyone is well. Happy to be back in the game. Please connect so we can exchange ideas and talk about weight loss.
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IF(currently 20:4 mostly) and sporadic EF, with lower carbs, crossfit/lifting plus long distance wal
Hi all, I have been intermittent fasting for several years now, though in the last couple of years struggled with having shorter eating windows....so I did a lot of 2mad with a 6-7 hrs window. That said, I've recently fallen into a 20:4 pattern with some days of 2mad (without limiting time) to fit my life. I am training to…
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Deloading tips?
I've been lifting seriously for about a year now taking breaks here n there. The week of Thanksgiving was my last "deload" where I did 2 workouts that week instead of 4. Since then missed 1 day for being sick. I'm making good progress with my 4 day upper/lower split. I don't know if I should take a breather or keep going…
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Accountability buddies
I'm back. Again. Officially hit middle age, have about 18 lbs I want to lose, and really need to get back to lifting and running after falling out of the habit due to brain surgery. I'll be honest - I'm way more consistent when I'm regularly using MFP - and I'm way better about using MFP when I have feedback from others -…
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Hi looking to make fitness friends!
Hi! If you want to talk about meal prep, dieting, nutrition and fitness reach out to me! I love talking to people about these things. I weight lift, do cardio and walk my dogs. Looking to make friends. Katrina
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Hi there from the Florida Keys
My name is Karen (I know…🤦🏾♀️) but you can call me Kay. I’m a former fitness fanatic who got COMPLETELY derailed by BII. I have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, and ADD. <—-Literally NO ONE was surprised about that. Lol! I am on a mission to lose 85 pounds. I am doing a wide…
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2023 - FitNFab
Hello All - Joining the MFP community once again. I have a lot of fitness goals I want to achieve this year and I’m looking for a tribe to keep the good times rolling and support for the road blocks and obstacles they we know will come! Looking forward to meeting new people. Anyone from the DMV?
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Hello
My name is Tia. I’m excited to be in this community. I’m so ready to lose 30 lbs! Let’s do this!
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Keto guy
Hi my name is Marty and I have been in the keto game for about a month now, and just recently lost all of my thanksgiving weight "thanks for nothing" lol but anyhow I lost 8lbs from 240lbs back down to 232lbs which was kinda a lot if you ask me. I try to stay active by walking my dogs 4 miles everyday which really helps…