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The only person who can give you answers and resolution is your partner. You have to communicate with him how you are feeling. I advise not making it super confrontation (such as pointing fingers and saying you do this and that) but explain what you are doing and how you would love his support, etc.. As for buying…

My bf and I lift together 3x a week. We have a home gym. We are doing strong lifts together. He has lifted before so it's nice to have him check my former and give me tips here and there. We do have similar goals so it works and honestly I look forward to our weight lifting time :)

I am doing stronglifts 5x5. I am on week 3 (did it for a few months earlier this year but had to stop due to a work injury). I like the program because it's simple to understand and stick with. My strength has already increased so much. I am in the obese category so I have a 2 lb a week deficit, and I'll probably stick…

I use it. I am pretty sure the calorie burn is way too high for me though

I do the cooking. I cook a wide variety of foods and just portion it out. He eats larger portions than me, and more often then not goes back for seconds. So he is satisfied and I can stay within my limits. In your case I would cook/prepare a large portion of veggies, since you enjoy veggies, and eat of smaller portion of…

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Have you taken measurements with a measuring tape? Weight fluctuates so much naturally. I suggest only weighing yourself once a week so you don't stress yourself about it too much.

What a difference! Wonderful job :)

I camp nearly every other weekend. We usually camp backcountry so the hike getting there with our bags is a workout enough. But carrying logs to the campsite for firewood is quite a workout! Just find the biggest/farthest ones you can and you will get your workout :smiley:

I'm the opposite of you. Above my belly button my abs have finally shined through, below the belly button is another story. Unlucky for us, we can't spot reduce. I may continue to lose fat from the upper half for months to come before the bottom half starts losing. As everyone else said, just be patient and keep at it. Set…

Yes weaker and more fatigued. Also super hungry for anything fatty lol

It's not only food portions, but also good choices. Fast food places and most restaurants serve lots of high calorie dense foods and beverages. Also the snacking is a big factor. Everywhere you look there are pre - packaged foods like chips, cookies, crackers, etc., which tend to be calorie dense even for a small portion,…

Yesterday I started my 10th week of stronglifts. The scale hasn't moved much but the inches are steadily coming off :smile: . I started with the empty barbell and as of yesterday my stats are squats 135 (yay finally got to the 45 plate!) Deadlift 195, row 90, bench 80 and ohp 65 (grrr). It's insane to look back at just a…

Congrats that's a great loss! Feel free to add me :p

Is it nearing ToM? I just lost the 7 pounds of water weight I carried all week because of ToM. If it is water weight nothing to worry about.

The only thing it trains your waist to do is be weak and deformed.

I gained 5 pounds this week! No worries it shall disappear by the end of the week (unless of course my ravenous cravings get the best of me :s )

Bring water, water, water, water! Being from the desert and doing a lot of backcountry hiking I can't stress enough how essential water is. Don't ever get caught up in the idea that you don't need much because it's not too long, things happen. Also don't forget a jacket/sweater just because it's 90 degrees when you start…

My birthday is tomorrow. I shall do my 5x5 workout ( I look forward to my weightlifting time) and then drive to my mom's house and go out for the day. I probably will do some cardio to counter balance the excess calories I probably will consume :smiley: . People who view exercise as a dreaded punishment will view working…

I do 5x5 and c25k on alternate days. I am on week 5 of c25k and week 8 of stronglifts. like someone mentioned you just have to see how you feel.

Get the set. I got a 300 lb set in january, and the heavier plates became useful quickly. I am also doing 5x5. The set was a lot cheaper than buying individual plates so you will thank yourself later if you buy them now :)

I just wasted 20 minutes reading this...now I don't have time to workout and will always be fat! Thanks op :wink: . But in all seriousness your post rings truth, once you get your mind right excuses no longer work and you make progress. Honestly though it's not really necessary to tell people that. They will do what they…

Don't push yourself too hard afterward. Whenever I donate blood the most I do is go for a walk. Donating blood is work enough for your body :smile:

The hardest part with social anxieties is the initial step. Those first few runs/walks you will feel awkward and self conscious but as soon as you get I to the routine and groove of things you will be too focused to think about the people around you. When you face your fears they often are no longer fears :)

They are just to hit your protein goals. You can hit your protein goals with just diet alone, but if you are having trouble then it's a good way to hit it.

So far I have only lost 7 lbs but a good amount of inches. The first month the scale didn't budge, which I hear is normal when starting a strength program so no need to worry. My arms and shoulders have leaned out quite a bit, enough to actually see the muscle. Also my legs are visible leaner. My stomach just won't budge…

I still have a lot of weight to lose and am doing 5x5. I started it the end of January, about a week after signing up for mfp. As long as you focus on form and stick to the guidelines of program, and unless you have some physical limitations you should be good to go. I have never lifted weights in my life, so I'm a…

3/6: 2.6 walk/run March total: 10.4

Happiness is health of the mind, excess fat is related to the health of the body. We often make them an exclusive entity but they are separate. It is all relative to each and every individual and what they deem important. There is no wrong or right answer, it's up to you (when it comes to yourself, not others).

I don't record weightlifting calories. It's honestly too difficult to figure out and I'd rather not undermine my weightloss. I agree it feels like a cheat to myself that I worked so hard with no extra calories to account for! I see a lot of people use the tdee method if they are consistent with their workouts. That might…