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Water weight will really throw the results of a bodyfat scale off. A lot. The results should be taken with a grain of salt and are only good for showing a general trend over a long period of time. There's no conceivable way you gained 5lbs of muscle in a month. If any, maybe a few ounces.
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By far the best read on calves, imo: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-the-calves.html/
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Nice one! A lot of what holds us back is mental, not physical. I'm reminded of that often. Though I typically mess up by putting nickles on one side and dimes on the other.
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So, today was lifting day again. Slightly lighter weight (medium day.) I was able to add the extra sets even though I wasnt' feeling... strange... I'm definitely capable of a lot more volume than I thought. At least I learned something.
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I actually felt pretty OK once it wore off. No crash at all. I'm not sure I'd say I was stronger... it was more like my atp-pc system was overflowing. I started getting the feeling again today while sitting at work doing nothing. I relaxed very carefully for about 20 minutes and it ebbed away. I'm curious how i'll do…
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It was kind of like the first time I took a PWO. Way, way, way more intense though. It's been about a year since I've taken any kind of PWO. the stuff doesn't do anything for me anymore, just makes me nauseous.
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If you're obese, you might get a little muscle while you lose fat, but... Anyway, just do it. You'll still learn the patterns and get better at the lifts (a lot of getting stronger is your mind-muscle connection.)
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Dead animals. Pork is more nutritious than beef, which is more nutritious than chicken. Of course, organ meat is king for nutrition, but, ew.
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I found a bit of a workaround for this! There's an app called Jefit. Use it while lifting, and use it for your rest periods, of course. At the end of the workout, it gives you an amount of time you actually spent lifting. It also gives you rest time, and 'wasted time.' Ignore the last two, then take the time lifted, and…
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5/3/1 is better served for an intermediate weight lifter. Definitely read Starting Strength, regardless of what you do. What's your goal? There's also all-pros simple beginner routine. Google it.
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You really need to be doing a program and following its protocol for progression. I'd suggest looking at New Rules of Lifting for Women to start with.
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buy used plates, usually 50c/lb. Get a GOOD quality barbell though. $150-300 from a place like Rogue Fitness. Avoid the Cap/Weider barbells.
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Oh, you want to adjust your calorie intake. Change your calorie goals. Try 400 calories to start with. Don't log it as exercise.
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How much did you drink?
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Cannibal Corpse, Slayer - anything.
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Maybe you can set a record like this girl. :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV2stv8Iplk
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It is absolutely not muscle. It could be: > water retention - though low carb tends to drop water weight easy in my experience > digestive system contents > ate back too many exercise calories It definitely is: > within the normal realm of day to day weight fluctuation
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Any new activity will come with some temporary water retention Did you also increase the amount of food you're eating?
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Haven't seen your sources. But the idea that "running at 5mph" is significantly different than "walking at 5mph" indicates a mistake in how the data was recorded (clerical error I bet,) which is obvious if you think about it for a second.
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Based on a 190lb human being, (Source: cornell university mets to calories calculator) (MET data from applied Research, NCI) General data: Walking is 3.8 METS Running is 7.50 METS MPH is not indicated. For the sake of simplicity, Running is likely twice as fast as walking. Therefore, we compare 1 hour of walking against 30…
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You really need to be evaluated by a medical professional to determine the source of the pain. A bulging disc is treated differently than say, a simple muscle imbalance, or back pain from poor quality mattress - or even posture issues.
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Loading your 'core' increases core strength. Wrapping expensive products around it does not.
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Usually sore muscles only indicate that you aren't used to the work. They are zero indication that you will see any sort of growth.
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100 cals per mile is a generally accepted rule of thumb. MFP oft estimates higher, depending. Me though, I don't believe in eating back walking calories, unless it's an extreme distance or conditions. I only do 5 miles a day though. Has no impact on weight loss for me. nice for stress relief though.
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25 minutes? i wouldn't, unless you're maybe doing a serious elevation climb. Generally speaking, you can do about 100 calories per mile.
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How long have you worked for them?
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Dead animals.
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The bar is in the incorrect position. First, it's in a smith machine. Second, it sounds like it's too high on your neck. It should be resting on your traps.
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You were born with abs. Unless you have a horrific birth defect. But you'd probably know, because you'd be bent over with your torso flopping around everywhere. That said, visible abs are harder to get for the ladies. You need wicked low body fat. Strength training helps, so you look better at lower body fat, you know, if…
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