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If you really do lack "padding" there, maybe try a thicker pad on the barbell? For my home gym I opted for a cheap fix for the barbell, I bought a simple pool noodle and cut a section off, sliced it down one side and popped it onto the barbell. Cheap, very cushioning and you can make multiple out of one noodle. I have one…

Man, this chart makes me really happy! But, I as well need to work up to a chin up... Trying to get there with TRX assistance!

And... because I have been eating "low carb" for so long, I can't remember how to not eat that way!

Well, not exactly what I was asking. I prefer to eat low to moderate carb intake, it just agrees with me better. So I was trying to see if there is a minimum gram amount I should be eating in order to still gain. But, I have also read that women can eat low carb more "easily" than men and still gain?

Is there a minimum gram amount for carbs compared to bodyweight?

To me this seems like way too much cardio. In a recomp you want to focus on building muscle, so you need lifting that will always be challenging to you. Now I have to admit, I have never seen a body pump class before, but I have a feeling it's not going to offer the true strengthening that more "traditional" weight…

Thanks, I think I will just continue with recomping after the wedding, I know it works well for me!

Yes, I do understand they are both processes and they will take time. Like I said, the slowness of recomp doesn't bother me. I guess I just have a hard time imagining what will get me to my goal. I see so many pics of women who are heaver but leaner than me, so I don't know yet if I will need more weight in the end, or if…

Thanks. I just want to be able to make real progress. Then again, I think I am just undermining the progress I have made so far. I know for a fact that I have more muscle in my butt and legs even with eating at maintenance. I guess I just need to keep continuing till my wedding and see how I feel then!

Maybe use coconut milk as your liquid in the smoothie? Definitely agree with the peanut butter too. You could also add full fat yogurt to them.

Thanks guys! I will have to wait till after November (getting married and I have to fit in the dress!!!) but now I know I can try bulking before cutting again! Right now I am maintaining (recomping) till wedding.

Yeah, the BF scale I have (yes I know, horribly inacurate) says 21.9%. My profile pic is just a bit flexed in abs, but nowhere else.

Updating an old post, but my profile pic is updated now, hopefully that will help determine if I am ready!

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll stick to every other day as I have been doing! Here's the routine in case anyone was curious... Routine 1: TRX row (3x8) back squat (3x8) split squat (3x8)-back foot suspended leg lifts (3x10)-I wish I knew how to make these harder... Routine 2: back squat (3x8) TRX push up (3x8) dead…

a. power rack, standard barbell, weight plates, "short" barbell, adjustable dumbbells, TRX band, punching bag, flat bench b. basement c. always out d. more mats, a shorter bench for hip thrusts, 45 lb plates

Not sure if it is exactly what you want, but I LOVE the app "Strong". You can create your own workouts, add your own exercises, set timers, I love it. It isn't free (it's free up until a certain number of workouts performed), but I think it's only $4 or so.

This exactly. In my opinion, Pinterest shouldn't be the first source for workout plans. A lot of "information" on Pinterest is VERY misinformed.

I ADORE Now Brand unflavored whey isolate. Yes, it is unflavored which can be hard to get used to (I mix it with 8oz of sweetened coconut milk though), but all the other "diet" powders with artificial sweeteners make me SICK to my stomach. Also, some other powders in the past have upset my stomach due to the lactose as…

I have the Charge HR as well and yes, the GPS feauture is not on the Charge HR ITSELF, I think the previous poster was referring to tracking a workout with the fitbit APP, from there you can choose to monitor your distance too, rather than just time (which can be done by pressing the button on the fitbit charge HR).

Hahaha, mine is definitely in the ghetto booty category too! Even though I am eating at maintenance I can tell it is getting bigger (which I am happy about) and slightly more lifted, but I guess it's just going to take time!

This is me exactly! The $ spent is definitely sticker shock at the beginning but when you weigh in gym memberships, gas, TIME, etc... It totally makes sense to me!

LOVE my Charge HR! The HR info is awesome, had a Flex for a year before upgrading. Both are awesome, HR info just happens to be very important to me. (lots of heart issues in my family)

Thanks for the advice! Good news is we will be taking a TRX class later the same day. Never tried that but I KNOW that will kick my butt, in a GOOD way.

So should I try to avoid doing the high reps? Focus on what I think is beneficial? I saw pictures of those silly pink light weights "so you can get long and lean muscles" on their website and I LAUGHED. Going with my future sis in law and she likes them so I don't want to be too negative... That's why I am trying to get…

I love my Fitbit Charge HR! The only gripe I have is that sometimes during weight lifting, it has trouble tracking my HR. Fitbit says that it is because of the muscles and bones moving beneath the fitbit causing it to be too tight (and from sweating too), altering how it can sense. What I have done to counteract that is…

5' 6" and anywhere from 130-133. trying to recomp right now!

I don't have time to exercise more... I already do so for about 30 min 5 days a week.

That's what I am thinking... I don't even really want to lose size in most places... So I bet my body is saying "STOP".

I agree with the 0.5 lb mark. Thanks!

Hmm, from that I am DEFINTELY at the 21-23% range. Definitely.