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I love lifting. Getting back into it now. I would love to have like minded people to help me stay motivated.

Also, maybe you're not eating ENOUGH? Physical work alone is going to require what an office worker would need if they're lifting. If you're looking to GAIN muscle you're going to have to eat more than your average lifter if you work a physical job too. As for toning, just keep your meals "clean" and that should happen…

Do some research into the timing of your meals and macro intake. Read the boring articles on the chemistry of how amino acids and different carbs affect your hormones. Everyone is different so what works for us may not work for you. I personally have to use protein powders and carbohydrate type powders because I have a…

I'm not an expert but I work physical jobs and lift at home....while I would expect that you could get stronger over time spreading out your sets, i think your results would be quicker and you'd have much better results if you did all your sets together. Maybe instead of breaking up your sets, try doing all sets of one…

For most people it takes 24-48hours for muscles to repair themselves. Most of that happens while you sleep. Protein is a must. Good carbs are a must. Timing of your meals can help as well (like protein and carbs before AND after a workout). Do some research on amino acids and protein powders. There are some products out…

Here's a site i get on a lot for ideas/information www.bodybuilding.com I just started using a powder for of creatine. Unless the pill is a capsule style with powder in it I'd think the only difference between the two are how fast they are absorbed by the body. I think it would be easier to adjust how much you're taking…

This site has been extremely informative for me http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/ (No lol im no where near a bodybuilder). I am currently using Beachbody's Bodybeast program as i research and learn enough to make my own routine. I absolutely love it:) i love weightlifting in general.

I use this site a lot for information bodybuilding.com. There's a lot of info on here that's helpful even for people who are NOT interested in body building (like me lol). But I am relatively new to weightlifting and i find the info here to be helpful or at least thought provoking. There is an "exercise database" to help…

I recently bought the fitbit alta. Its been really motivating to compete against others for most steps.

Lol I love the timing of this :smiley:

Looking to add some lgbt friends on here. My friends list is starting to get overrun by testosterone so some of the advice I'm getting doesn't work as well for me :) guys, feel free to add me because I can never get enough help. Ladies, i could use motivation and support from more people with my similar fitness goals and…

I'm trying to get in the best shape of my life before my wedding this October. I have a HORRIBLE sweet tooth and am starting a home workout program (bodybeast). Looking for people to help me stay on track and I'll do my best to help keep you motivated.

And don't forget to think out of the box. Almost anything can be exercise. Running around with the kids. Carrying a basket of groceries instead of pushing a cart. Walk the stairs instead of taking an elevator. If the kids are young put them in stroler and run/walk around the neighborhood. Just try to think of ways to make…

I've been lifting regularly now for about two months. I use a mix of free weights and machines. It kind of depends on where i am and what's available to me, though i prefer free weights. I find free weights are easier to modify workouts to accommodate past injuries or lack of flexibility. As far as the amount of weight i…

I also have a june deadline I'm trying to make. making exercise something i don't dread is my problem. I'm also trying to cut out soda. I have the insanity program and i love it. Even if you only manage to do half of what they do you'll see results.