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  • Given that you're trying to stick to 1200 calories I'd say your split is likely to be very hard to stick to. First of all, what is the reason for picking 1200? I ask because for a majority of people that would be too low, even when the aim is weight loss. To manage on 1200 calories you'd need to be pretty short (I know…
    in 1200 cal menu anyone? Comment by velmada July 2015
  • I actually came across your post when I did a search for 'recomposition' to try and find out more info on how to do it myself... then figured that although I wasn't aware of the term at the time, that's kind of what I've done before. So its not the best example (sorry!) but in case its of interest - First two pics were…
    in Who has pictures of successful recomposition? Comment by velmada July 2015
  • Sorry only the first reply was showing when I posted! I will have a look for the recomposition thread. The difficulty I have about calorie deficit is I can't work out what my maintenance calories actually are, stupid as that may sound!
    in Losing a small amount of fat without impacting sports performance Comment by velmada July 2015
  • In terms of maintenance, I've been 52-55kg for about 3 years. Shape has changed considerably over last 2 years as my lifting has got heavier though my weight has stayed around the same. I tracked for 2wks (honest tracking!) and found I was averaging 1900-2000 calories a day, with quite a variation (some days was 1300, some…
    in Losing a small amount of fat without impacting sports performance Comment by velmada July 2015
  • I think you probably know yourself if you are carrying too much weight or not. The doctors' guides can be ok but they don't really take into account bodyshape and how much fat and muscle you naturally carry. Personally I'm petite by nature (5'2" and with very little natural muscle and no booty). Before weight training I…
    in am i wrong? Comment by velmada May 2015
  • What are you goals for protein? I am for around 100g p/day (i'm 5ft1 and that's plenty for me). I find I can do that easily as long as I'm organised - I always cook chicken two or three times a week and have around 150g of chicken breast + veg for an easy work lunch, and then with having milk and some form of protein for…
    in Girls who Lift Comment by velmada May 2015
  • Remember that some muscles are weaker than others and you are only as strong as your weakest link - it takes time! Generally speaking, most women who haven't trained weights have low upper body strength and will find a big difference between exercises that use your arms, shoulders and back, compared to those that use your…
    in Am I not getting stronger? Am I doing something wrong? Advice? Tips? Comment by velmada April 2015
  • Bear in mind that for most women there is a significant difference between strength lower body and upper body (much more so than men) - its just one of those things. So it isn't at all unusual to struggle to OHP a weight that you barely notice when squatting. When I started lifting I could squat 80lbs but couldn't lift an…
    in How to get the bar from my shoulders to the floor safely? Comment by velmada December 2014
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