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Lifting without a gym!?
I'm really interested in getting more into the strength training side of things. I think my body is around a weight range it really likes so now I want to focus on creating muscle and getting stronger. I don't have access to a gym right now due to financial shortcomings, I do own a 20lb kettle bell, two 5lb weights and two…
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Need some encouragement to keep going...
So I'm having a bad day. I've been at this for 9 weeks (stronglift 5x5, eating clean, a little bit of cardio). I've lost 14lbs and 5 inches from my waist, down from 235lbs to 221. Pretty decent I think. But today I want to quit. I've hit a brick wall. I can't 'see' any of my progress. In the past I've had a tendency to…
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Leg day soreness & weight training schedule
Leg day is the ONLY day that I have intense muscle pain afterwards. Enough pain that I walk a little bow legged and it hurts to sit on the potty. :o Anyone have suggestions to combat this? I've only been lifting about 3 weeks now. Also, how often a week do you/should you work each body group? What does your lifting…
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New at strength training
Can anyone out there in strength training land help me put together a workout schedule and plan? I want to lose weight and tone up.I work night shift 12 hrs shifts from 6:30pm to 6:30 am so the days I work all I csn do is sleep .I generally work two days on and then 2 days off.
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New
Hey there! I'm new to the group and just wanted to introduce myself. I am currently trying to lose some weight. Since I was a kid, I have LOVED to weight train and believe it is what every woman should incorporate into their health regime! Feel free to say hi. It's always nice to meet new people! :)
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New Strength Training Routine
Hi Folks! I'm new to the group. I've been actively on myfitnesspal since June of 2014. I've lost 30 pounds and would like to lost about 30 more. I have a desk job and have been feeling weak lately and know I have bad core strength. I used to run and do step arobics but I have a bad hip that slips out of joint with heavy…
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Calories Burned from Strength Training
Hi, everyone! I'm curious, do you pay attention to how many calories you burned from strength training? If so, how do you count them? When I tried to count them, I was confused because there are just so many variables (type of workout, our weight or the weight we lift, number of sets, etc.). Now, I just eat the amount of…
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Help! How Much Protein & Carbs Per Day to Build Muscle?
I"m new to working out and I really need some help. I recently lost 31 lbs and am now at my goal weight (132 lbs). I'm 47 and 5'5.5" tall. I would like to know how many grams of protein per day and how many grams of carbs per day do I need to consume to build lean muscle (triceps, butt, etc). Do I need to up my caloric…
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Bodyweight / calisthenics
I'm beginning a bodyweight program, based on startbodyweight.com and some stuff from convict conditioning. Anyone else doing bodyweight? Here is what I'm doing: I'm jogging to a playground and then doing calisthenics there. day 1: pull-up, push-up, row progressions day 2: bridge, leg lift, squat progressions (want to…
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Main goal is weight loss but would like to learn about Strength training too.
Hi everyone. I started my journey a few weeks ago and joined My fitness pal, about a week ago. I'm 5'6 and at 388lbs. Obviously, my main goal is weight/fat loss. I am working hard on my eating habits and doing at least 35 minuets (for now) of cardio daily to achieve that goal. But I do want to learn how to lift as well.…
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One month in and EXHAUSTED...
Hi All! I'm new to this community and have some questions I was hoping to get some feedback on. About a month ago I did a radical overhaul to my eating & fitness habits (or lack thereof). I began lifting heavy 3x per week, doing sprints 3-4 times per week, and eating clean. I average between 1800-2000 calories with about…
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strength training ! Advice on food please!
Hi, I'm new to strength training and I've always struggled with what foods to eat. Below I have an example of a day's meal! I'm 5'5 and 112 pounds. Can someone tell me if I'm eating correctly? Thanks! Breakfast: Whole grains bread 100% whole wheat (1 slice) - * this bread as 3 grams of sugar* 1 tablespoon of skippy peanut…
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Building muscle
I've been trying to lose fat and gain muscle for the past 1.5 years. In that time I've gained a lot of strength and I'm sure I've lost some fat but I am no where near the amount I wanted to lose. Feeling frustrated I went to my doctor to see if there was any other reason I was having so much trouble losing as I have…
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Ashley Horner
Hi! I am new to this group and have recently restarted using MFP... Anyone on here using any of Ashley Horner's trainers? Currently, I have just competed Day 2 of Week 2 Phase 2 of Magnify You. Phase 1 thoroughly kicked my butt, but I am in love with this trainer!
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NROLW questions
Ok. I bought NROLW last night and am pouring over it this weekend in prep to start phase 1 Monday. I am in Chapter 7, and just finished calculating my calories according to the formulas in the book. Now, I'm scared. to. death. to eat as many as it's telling me to eat. I am Obese. My BMI is 37.4. By their formula, on…
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When you notice significant body changes?
Hi, I have been lifting with a trainer 2x week since February. I needed to learn proper form, etc as I had never lifted before, was totally stuck on cardio. Anyway, I can notice huge changes in arms and back, look much leaner and toned. However, my problem area has always been hips/thighs and I am not seeing as much…
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Progressions
So currently I: Bench press 20kg/44lbs (just bar) OHP 15kg/33lbs (fixed weight bar) Squat 30kg/66lbs (bar + 2x5kg plates) I have been using these weights for a few weeks now. I saw a trainer recently doing a class with two ladies (their first class) and saw they were squating heavier than me (motivating me to try more…
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Lifting and Eating
Hello everyone! I recently lost 42 pounds just by diet alone. I have just started lifting. My boyfriend is into body building, so he's training me, but he's not so great on nutritional advice as we have very different requirements. I would love to see what everyone's stats are and what/how much you eat and your macros. I…
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Talk to me about calluses
Hi! I've been strength training for about six weeks now and I think I'm in it for life. Lifting heavy is amazing! Talk about a rush! That said, I have calluses upon calluses... And I don't find gloves all that great for my grip. What do you do about them? Or do I just need to love and accept them?
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ATTN daily loggers and lifters
Feel free to add me as a friend as I am searching for more young women that have similar goals and have their diaries open. I'm 23, an overnight nurse, I log daily, and I lift heavy at least 5-6 days a week. hate cardio, but it's a necessary evil for me. Eventually my goal is to compete - not sure in what though! So, add…
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Where do I begin....
I have added 30 pounds in the past year or so to my 5' 71/2" frame and I can barely get up from the floor without pulling myself up! I just turned 64 and I do not want to stay this way. Any help, ideas and support are very welcome. Where can I learn to use my dumb bells and how many reps do I need to do? What do I do with…
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New to lifting, what are the best moves I should do?
I have been going to the gym for a few months, and usually I use dumbbells and TRX straps but I really want to start weight lifting. I have friends that lifted, but unfortunately they aren't around to guide me. Any help with machines or moves to start would be great, thanks.
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Am I lifting enough
I work out 5 days a week, 2 days are for lifting for about 1 1/2 hours and the other 3 are basically for cardio with light lifting and abs. Is this enough? By the way I am 51 years old.
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bootcamp!!
Hey my beautiful lovies how about a 30 day full blown ,boot camp, with training days, upper and lower body workouts divided and we will keep on updating each other about progress, offering each other some advices, post what we eat, our training routines just to encourage each other,,while we enjoy our journey thru fitness.…
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killer arms
Hi, so I am 51 & I just got back into weightlifting & I would love to have killer arms. How heavy should I lift, how often, sets, reps, etc....
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Pre-Workout! Who uses one and what do you like about it?
I have been thinking about trying a pre-workout and have been doing a lot of reading about them. Just wondering if any of you lady lifters use pre-workouts. Had success with them? Hate them? Too expensive? Any and all feedback much appreciated! I tried a sample packet of one the other day and I didn't notice any difference…
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Hello & Getting Started (how to feel confident in the weight room?)
Hello! I'm new to this group, and I just started lifting again. Anyone have tips on how to feel confident in the weight room? I use my university's gym, and it's always packed with a bunch of ripped guys and one or two girls. Usually I just grab some hand-weights and leave the weight room for a quieter area and do some…
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weightlifting nutrition
hey guys, ive been into weightlifting since the beginning of the year. so I lift mon, wed. fri. I do squata 8 sets with 10 reps with 50 kg weight, do lunges 5 sets of 10 reps, calf raise 25kg 4 sets of 10 reps. I do a HIIT for 5 mins after that, on non lifting days I run up the stairs for 40 mins, or jog for 40 mins, I…
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New to 5x5 (Show me your results!)
I just started the SL 5x5 program. I would love to see everyone's results from this program, how long did it take for you to see changes? It seems hard to believe that doing 3 exercises 3 days a week could result in such a drastic change?
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Two Day Full Body Lifting Fatigue
So I have been lifting since last August. Two months ago. Switched to Monday/Thursday full body lifting program. Mondays lifts are always good and big after three days off but Thursdats lifts are a struggle with only 2 days between lifts. I'm thinking of dropping some weight on Thursday and increasing reps. Spend Thursdays…