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I love to lift! It may not be for everyone, but I think that everyone should at least try it.

I can tell you what I know from going from 230 lbs to about 150 lbs. 1) drink a lot of water....hydration helps with nearly all bodily functions and will help skin to repair itself 2) lose weight gradually....aim for about 1 pound or less a week. It will seem like slow progress, but your skin will thank you as it will have…

I know that I personally need to spend about a minute at a really low pace (like 2) to get used to the feel of the treadmill before I continue with my workout. I'm not exactly sure why, but this has helped me with my hip issues with this machine. Also, I make sure that I stretch my back out by laying on the floor with my…

I actually like trying out new things. I know that I could just restart a program, but I really like trying new exercises. I have from time to time used personal trainers, but I am a challenging client. I really want a challenge and it is difficult to find the right fit. The gym I am currently at doesn't have a true…

Sunburns can be quite serious. If the pain isn't too bad my next worry would be dehydration. If both of your legs are burnt that is a lot of skin that needs to be re-hydrated to repair itself. I would up my water intake, and use aloe vera on the burned skin. Exercise should be okay if you make sure to stay hydrated.

Try squatting with your back against a wall for support until you have mastered the correct movement. It seems like this may be a balance related issue as many people try to use the balls of their feet during a squat, which is wrong. Your weight and balance should be focused in your heels for a proper squat, but many new…

I am often the only girl, but I've gotten over the awkwardness of being the girl lifting heavier than most of the guys next to me. In fact, I have found a handful of male workout partners who just accept my natural ability to lift heavy stuff. I won't say that I don't work, but I also have to admit that I've always been…

I second this opinion as it matches my own experiences with the dl. Once you feel less sore make sure to watch how you set up at the bar for the dl. If your feet are too wide (except sumo), if your grip isn't right, or if the bar isn't close enough to your body you will have a much greater chance of injury. I probably look…

Awesome choices! I would like to add Andrew W. K. - Party Hard, Volbeat - A Warrior's Call, Saliva - Click, Click, Boom, Nickelback- Burn it to the Ground, and T. Swift - Bad Blood.

Try keeping a journal. It seems silly, but taking the take to write stuff down allows you to think before you sabotage your diet. It helps a lot.

Copperfield/Cypress area

Absolutely if it is done right!

Remember weight loss is a journey not a sprint. Be patient and you will be rewarded! 1) I strongly recommend focusing on lifting weights to help you to maintain muscle while losing fat 2) Use HIIT style cardio (high intensity interval training) - you can get a lot of work done in short amount of time by forcing yourself to…

I think you need one more.... ;)

Stop the insane cardio! Cardio will build endurance and will help you to have better overall cardiac health. I am not saying it isn't important, but it has virtually nothing to do with shape of muscles. Strength training will help to build and shape the muscles so that they appear smaller. I find that squats, deadlifts,…

Just act like you belong there, and after a couple of workouts you will feel more confident about being there. I have to say I love the way you mentioned the weight lifting area ("the big boy section of the gym") Haha....LOL.

.8 to 1 gram per lean body weight is what I read last. This is hard to determine so I keep to just under my body weight knowing that excess protein is normally flushed via urine if you get plenty of water. Another weird quirky truth is that it takes more effort for the body to digest protein (instead of fat or carbs) and…

I think at the heart of the OP issue is that she asked him not to do something, and he did it anyway. I think that I would ask once more being clear that you are uncomfortable. If it happens again you should find a new trainer. You can't make someone act appropriate, and ultimately you need to fully trust your trainer. I…

Diamond push ups are also great even if you need to do them from your knees as long as you slowly think about using the triceps. Additionally, if you have that odd flabby part of the arm trying to hide in your armpit you should use the lat pull machine. I am not sure why, but this seems like a fairly common problem area…

Thank you! It took years to like it because lots of people are haters....

Another issue that I personally ran into was poor form. I've done squats for years, but when I asked my trainer to watch me he pointed out several things I was doing wrong. I know that this was keeping me from preforming my best.

A great trainer is a great tool for a beginner. I definitely think it is worth the money if you can find a good one. I strongly recommend you taking the time to find a good fit for you. Here are a couple of pointers about finding a good one: 1) ask lots of questions....when are you available, what are your policies about…

Hip bridges and laying on the floor with your knees up with your heels closer to your butt with your hands down by your sides. I know that both of these have helped me to stretch and relax the muscles in my back.

Are you logging these bugs into your daily food dairy. Some bugs have lots of protein....just saying this might be a helpful tip.

I applaud your self control as pizza can be delicious. Hopefully, the last posted was correct and it was the less thrilling kind of pizza.

I love planking. It is a great exercise when done properly and you can vary it up to keep it fresh. You can add time or weight to increase the difficulty of regular planking. Also, side planking is good for your obliques and planking against a surface like a workout ball or bosu can increase the difficulty given they…

Good mornings, deadlifts, hip thrust, sitting in chair pose against the wall are all good to mix into other regular leg day activities.

Today was leg day: seated leg press 10 reps at 270 lbs and 10 reps at 360 lbs lying leg curl 3 sets of 20 reps at 50 lbs rear squat for 20 reps at 155 lbs deadlift 20 reps at 185 lbs and 4 reps at my new PR of 225 lbs deep squats on bench with 50 lbs 30 single leg deadlifts with 25 lb kettlebell

Well first of all, I am practically a 40 year old woman and can do a 50 lb curl. So who is this guy trying to impress with his workout. I wish you could issue a yellow card to people doing stupid things at the gym. If you get 3 different yellow cards you get asked to leave. It seems simple enough. I know quite a few guys…