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A pull-up (Actually 5 in a row!!!) Deadlift 180 lbs (more now probably) Everything in everyday life is easier.

I am another pear shape. During my weightloss (calories in < calories out) I squatted heavy, deadlifted heavy, lunged, cycled and did a bunch of other "thigh" exercises. And my thighs are smaller than they have ever been, and look better than ever. I still want to lost some fat, but the muscles (hamstrings!!!) are peeking…

Amazing work, both of you!

I second the grip strength, and I recommend a pair of fingerless gloves. The ropes can be pretty rough on hands. Also take a look at technique videos. There are tips and tricks to get over the most common obstacles (walls, vertical rope, heavy carries) and good technique will help make the best use of your strength and…

WOW! That is an excellent mindset right there! Congratulations on all your hard work and your smart method! For myself, the one thing that impacted my success most was changing from a carb breakfast (toast) to a protein breakfast (eggs, bacon, kefir). The new breakfast has a little more calories than before, but I am waaay…

How weird it feels to wear pants that are loose in the thighs, when those pants aren't specifically tailored to be extra loose. Thought I would always be the one with thick thighs.

I've been doing kickboxing for 5 years. No actual combat but I love the light sparring we do at my gym. Great all around exercise mixing cardio, agility, flexibility and mental focus. Find a gym and try it out!

I am one of those people who will feel hangry without breakfast in the first hour after waking. So I have breakfast. Interesting thing though. I used to have a carb based breakfast (toast and some topping, jam or nutella) and what made a huge difference for my weight loss was switching to a protein based breakfast (eggs,…

I don't think anyone here can diagnose the problem properly without a video. Here's one factor to consider. Some trainers teach the squat in a very upright position, because they are taught that one must avoid all shear force on the spine. That is, the weight you lift should be entirely compressive and no bending forward…

I started eating fermented foods for probiotics. Specifically, kefir, sauerkraut and kombucha (no, not all at the same time!) They don't make me particularly hungrier or less, though I do beleive they curbed my sugar cravings. My mother took probiotics for years, with little impact. She recently started taking some kefir…

I found this interesting article : http://skinnybulkup.com/exercise-induced-nausea/ Bending over during a period of maximum heart rate, especially while inhaling. The esophageal sphincter is a band of muscle that closes off the top of the stomach. It prevents stomach contents from re-entering the esophagus. Unfortunately,…

I will add my own experience. After 1 year of heavy lifting, no bulk, just slimmer. I will also link this thread which has many wonderful ladies showing what heavy lifting has done for them. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/977538/halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky/p1

I get up at 7 am, on the bus at 7:50, gym from 8:15 to 9:20, back on the bus, at desk at 9:45. I'm a PhD student so most days I can make my own schedule :) I find it easier to workout in the morning and stay a little later in the evening.

I'm a hair under 5'8'' and currently stuck at 168 lbs. I want to get to 155 and see from there. While I clearly still have some fat to lose, I have wide shoulders (and prominent collarbones) so going too thin may make me look skeletal. It won't happen overnight so I'll see when I get there ;) I weightlifted through my…

In addition to what has already been said :smile: Much better control during kickboxing, especially for kicks. I used to throw those around to get my high kicks, now I have the strength to hold them up statically. Now if I could get those last few inches of flexibility to actually get my splits ;)

I sometimes get really bad DOMS. Since they are worse on the 2nd day (48 hour peak) I'll arrange my training so it isn't at at the worst moment, usually by delaying it by half a day or even a day, but no more than that. Once they start getting better, back to work we go :)

Consistency is key to flexibility. A little bit every day goes a long way. A stretch should be a little uncomfortable (muscle being pulled) but never painful. Most people focus on static flexibility (holding a stretch for x minutes) but depending on your goals and activities, look into dynamic stretches as well. I often do…

Depends on specific goals, but as a general rule: At least reach your protein, especially if you have workouts. Sodium may be an issue for some people with high blood pressure, but if your renal function is healthy don't worry about it unless you go double over it, or go over every single day. Ask your doctor for that one.…

I thought a very similar thing, that it was either photoshopped, or that there were a lucky few that had wide hips/thin thighs combo to make it a thing. Never paid it much attention, since it wasn't something that could be controlled. My body is proving me wrong...

I have to say, at the time I go to the gym, there are barely any resolutionists. Most of them are headed to Zumba class as I leave :) With barely anyone in the free weights I can't say I am in any way annoyed at them. But when I get to the deadlift platform and there are still 6 45 lbs large bumper plates on the bar, it…

I'm 5f7 and I average about 2500 to maintain, so I aim for something between 2000-2200 to cut. I really don't like being hungry and I'm close enough to goal weight that there's no point in trying to lose more than 0.5 lbs a week. I'm no professional, but considering you already work out 5 days a week, I think cutting…

First, congrats on the awesome work! I registered for all 3 Xman races (similar to Spartan races). I've done one 2 years ago but I sucked... took me almost 5 hours to finish. So I'm racing again this year to see how far I've come. It also gives me goals to work towards in the gym. Must master pull-ups!!! I'm also aiming to…

^This How long have you stuck with any sport? I sucked at pretty much every sport. After starting to take my health seriously and picking a sport, I only saw significant improvement after 1+ years of practicing anything, and I only consider myself "good" after 3+ years. Its different for everyone, of course, but you really…

3 NSVs! When I registered for the University sport center, the clerk asked me "Oh you are one of (University Team)'s athlete's, right?" No, but THANK YOU for the compliment! Got rid of another bag of clothes. Replaced my iron ring with one a whole size smaller!

I used to have milk and sugar in my coffee, but...after spending 4 months in Europe, I have been spoiled for coffee. I came back with an italian stovetop espresso and now get fresh quality beans. And I drink my espresso black. If I'm stuck with drip coffee, I'm putting creamer.

I do the same. Worked for a while but the bagginess around the hips made me feel very sloppy. So when there was a sale I bought a bunch of leggings. Which are now loose on me. Again. Yay!? (Gets drawstring and scissors)

I forgot to measure them before weight loss :cry: But based on high calf boots, I would guess at least an inch at their widest, even more nearer the ankle. My calf actually has that muscle shape now :smile: 32 lbs lost, 1 year weight lifting.

Same thing happened to a few of my pants. Magic drawers, unshrinking our clothes ;)

Unexpected result : I can now give blood with 0 symptoms. Before weightloss, I tended to have some dizziness and they sometimes wouldn't let me get up for up to 30-40 minutes after.

I always have a protein source with every meal. Breakfast is eggs and bacon/sausage/pâté, other meals I will cycle between red meat, venison, poultry, fish, liver, blood pudding, various beans... Whatever suits my fancy/ is cheap at the store that week. Specifically pork and beef? Usually 2-3 meals in a week each.