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Hit several PRs in the last month (sorry for units, been traveling between US and Europe. PRed on different continents, lol) 80x3 kg Squat (176 lbs) 175x3 lbs deadlift 37.5x5 kg bench press (83 lbs) 65 lbs x5 OHP Its super motivating to see the lifts increase bit by bit!

Squatted over my bodyweight, oh yeah!

With that attitude, you will get there for sure! And 50 pounds is nothing to scoff at ;)

WOW! Bravo! That must have taken a lot of perseverance, very inspiring. You look so much happier in the bottom left picture!

I definitely noticed that too! Combined with the heavy lifting strengthening my back, I found that in addition to less padding, my back does not tolerate being rounded for very long. So my only comfortable position for a long time is sitting straight with the weight near the thighs (in front of the bones). Since most…

I'm also Canadian and no weight on my licence, only height. It's provincial so I guess different provinces, different standards :)

So close to my favorite! Rolled up crepes (normal or with protein powder) with peanut butter and honey. Also hazelnut butter and maple is amazing. I only make this when I go on a long hike or bike ride. Another trick is to take smaller bites. Eating the crepe in three bites doesn't seem to satisfy my hunger, yet eating it…

Another vote for low bar. I also like the Bulgarian split squat with weights (dumbells or plates) and sumo to focus on different muscles.

What do you have access to? Fridge, microwave, stove, boiling water? There exists some small companies or individuals that offer daily food catering which may or may not be healthier than the food on campus. You pay a monthly fee and get daily meals. It's not super common but worth looking into if you don't have access to…

HAHAHA that's awesome! Time Lord tech ;)

I need more calories for breakfast, makes me less hungry for the rest of the day. When I have a smaller breakfast, my total intake for the day is actually larger. 500-700 calories 2 whole eggs, 2 slices of bacon, half a cup of kefir with maple syrup, coffee. Sometimes I'll switch the bacon for another meat source. Gives me…

In my experience, the protein powders that leave an aftertaste use aspertame or stevia for sweetener. Acesulfame-potassium and sucralose aren't as bad. Check the ingredients of your protein powder and when you try new ones, check which ones leave an aftertaste and which ones don't. :)

@pearso21123 @silverarcheress The a website called Fitocracy that actually has you level up and gives you badges for different accomplishments. It's aimed more for people who lift weights; cycling, running and cardio tend to be worth less points, though it's hard to judge. I use it as a tracker for my workouts, and it's…

I remembered watching this video which applies to your situation : https://youtu.be/UIbFhjB2zq0

My "salads" never have leaves in them. I cut up my favorite veggies and throw them in a bowl with a bit of dressing, sometimes with chicken or tuna, and that is my "salad". Leaves annoy me most of the time. Except for basil and mint leaves, they are awesome.

Nutella! I just don't buy it anymore, because it always ends with a spoon. And with 100 cals per spoon... However, when at someone else's house or restaurant, I'll indulge if it's available, on 1 or 2 toasts. I do keep some high quality chocolate on hand, and portion it for snacks. But nutella gets me every time.

My middle of night "I am starving" snack is Greek yoghurt. It's dense enough to calm my stomach, yet light enough that I can go straight back to sleep. I usually keep unflavored ones on hand and add honey or maple syrup to taste. Its fast and easy for that hungry zombie state.

Back in June I made a goal to squat and deadlift my bodyweight in October. Oh look its October! I'm actually right on the edge of achieving those goals. My theoretical 1RM for squat is above bodyweight, and my deadlift is on the edge. I just need to actually load the bar and lift it. My program cycle ends next week so I'll…

You can start with dumbbells for most exercises until you get the strength to lift it. You can do goblet squats with kettlebells or dumbbells, deadlift, bench press, overhead press with dumbbells. Also, most gyms have lighter barbells (10 kg/20 lbs) or fixed weight barbells you can start with. Take your time learning the…

This is exactly what happened to me. Losing weight I lost circumference, which is obvious in the way my wide calf boots actually fit again (YAY!) with a little bit of extra space (YAY!!!) but they actually look bigger because there's an obvious separation between the ankle and the upper part where the muscle is. So many…

Negative pull up is simply starting at the top (by jumping or using a platform) and letting yourself down slowly, at least for a count of 5, but I like to pause and stay at the top because that's where I'm having issues. (I can do ~3 pull ups, but on the fourth I block with my forehead at the bar) OP, remember for pull ups…

I didn't expect that sleeping on trains and planes would get easier and less painful. I don't know how much is the weight loss (less back fat and using up less of the seat) and how much is the weight lifting (stronger back and neck) but I can now fall asleep sitting semi-upright without having my head fall forward or…

Kickboxing, badminton, powerlifting. Occasional obstacle race and hiking with friends.

I'll add another detail. As a beginner you don't use ALL the muscle cells in a muscle to complete a movement. As you train your neurological pathways, your nerves learn to recruit more and more of the muscle cells (called work units) in the same muscle, increasing the force the muscle can generate. Combined with better…

I'm on a 1900 calorie day and on training days my breakfast is in the 600-800 calorie range. I find I deal better with hunger when I have a big breakfast. Lunch and dinner are 400-500 calories. Everyone is different :) OP, consider oatmeal, yogurt and cottage cheese, both are pretty filling (for me). Tuna is great, as are…

On a week long vacation? Take a vacation! Do carry around some healthy snacks, they are usually more filling than chips and candy anyway. Enjoy the food! ^Great advice there! Move around and have fun! And drink plenty of water!

Cheat meal for me is any meal that will be seriously over calories and/or seriously off macros. One cheat meal that I plan a few times a year is poutine- high in carbs and fat, almost no protein. Since I'm limiting my extravagant meals, I find I appreciate them so much more :)

Goal 300 km Total cycled in September : 241 km 2 reasons: Some interesting activities came up that weren't bike compatible (too far/too late) The sun is setting way earlier now, forgot to take that into account... But still, it is a PR for km cycled in a month :smile:

I second creating new goals. It answers the "Now, what?" question and helps you maintain motivation and focus for your new healthier habits!

Hahaha so true! Please put it back though or I will send you the evil eye. :tongue: