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Portions are EVERYTHING!!! Without it, you can't accurately calculate your numbers. I think most people think they're eating less than they are and working out harder than they do...which results in them spinning their wheels and ultimately giving up. Way to learn early on!

I LOVE Pure Protein. Good numbers and they taste amazing! I buy them at Costco where they're less than half the price of Quest bars which to me are in the same range as far as taste. The Chocolate Peanut Caramels are better than candy bars!

From a budgeting perspective I know that it's going to rob me of a proper meal if I snack a lot. If I do need to snack I make it healthy like fruit or veggies to keep me on track. How bad do you want it?

This made me laugh audibly. At work. While working of course...Yep. Got a few looks.

But you can get teenie, tiny arms though! I guess we'll just completely forget genetics and the fact that some women don't want to be bird like.

I get it...and that's why I added on. I think guys act this way as well but I think because there are soooooo few females in the room there's an automatic implication that we're competition and that's not the case. In time they DO come around or find out it's not their cup of tea and the matter is resolved. Being honest in…

My parents used to make yogurt back when all that was available was Danon. It's literally boil, cool, add cultures then cover well and let cool overnight. No gadgets needed. Google and I'm sure there are tons of my fellow Balkans going into detail about the process.

Muscle Pharm combat protein powder is 140 calories and 25g of protein and tasted like straight ice cream. You can add bananas and yogurt to doctor it up as well. Costco has a 5lb tub of the cookies and cream flavor for $45. One of the best tasting by far!

If it's just not feeling like it? Yes. It's all too easy to get into the habit of talking yourself out of more workouts once you've done it a few times. If as others have said, if you medically can't or need to heal then you know what your answer should be...and if you're well and don't want to you also know what your…

Feel free to carry a notebook. It's part of the culture, and there's no shame in logging and following a program. Plus you can better remember what weight you last reached and it also helps you follow your progress. I know it sounds horrible but I've agreed with this lots of times. I wish more women would come into the…

Always happy to add friends! Especially would love to add anyone into weight training. I have an open diary so add me and take a peak at my entire journey. Also a Misfit user, same username so feel free to add there as well!

This. Above squats or anything else someone will tell you. I started incorporating hip thrusts in to my workouts about a year and a half ago and saw a drastic recomposition in my glutes like I'd never seen with the year and a half of squatting and other glute killers before that time.

Came here to say this. Lots of great information and videos to get you comfortable with each lift.

No, but only because sharing gym stuff and being the second person to wear it, drenched in sweat...? That would not work for me. Even if you just rinsed it in water. That wet feeling on me would bug me to no end. AND IT'S SWEAT!!! I'll pass.

I superset and circuit most of my lifts to utilise that time. If I'm feeling worn out on a major lift, I just stretch or pace and get ready for the added weight.

Endless this. I think people just like having the luxury of telling others that they go to the gym. As if that's all they have to do to make a change. Hardest part is maintaining consistency in lifestyle OUTSIDE of the gym...

I do! I think it really helps to balance out hips and adds lots of definition to my arms. It looks super healthy and helps to complete women's physique IMO. FYI: it's named after THE Arnold... Schwarzenegger. He originated the lift.

I'm a Shine user...well, waiting for them to send me a replacement so hopefully tomorrow I'll be back at it. Feel free to add me. Same username.

Currently, it's shoulders/biceps/triceps, back/core, leg/glute split 2x's per week and if I can I squeak in an extra glute day, I do! This gives me enough buffer to rest up, but still keep at it. Squats 2-3 times per week is a must or else my legs get sore and lots of compound lifts to keep all the muscles engaged.

I'm in agreement here. It's SO important that you're keeping your back aligned and pushing through with your heels...ESPECIALLY with added weight. If this isn't being done, you could seriously injure yourself. If it's just minor tweaks that's just part of the improvement process and becoming more acclimated to the weight…

Study up or find someone willing to show you. Just remember that EVERYONE feels this way when they begin. The weight room is pretty intimidating and it's hard to not think everyone is looking at you. Just remember...they're not. They're probably worried others are doing the same. Or they're tinkering with their phones. I…

^^^this. You ideally want to build the muscle to eventually lose fat, since that muscle burns calories and fat does not. Get the number on the scale out of your head and focus on body composition. You get out of it what you put in, so if you're really putting in your all you're going to see the small changes and FEEL…

So much this. I had a Fitbit Zip which would constantly end up on my last pair of pants and consequently in the wash until it finally gave out. I've had zero cares with my Shine as it's proven to be durable, waterproof, and since its on my wrist I never have a chance to forget it. Plus the interface on the app is far…

Shockingly, Walmart has a GREAT pair of 3/4 length Capri pants labeled as Danskin "compression" though I'm not sure I'd go that far. They're pretty high waisted IMO and only $15. AND they're not see through. Which is the trickiest of my requirements!

The great thing about weights is you can work at your own pace. Remember to lift heavy enough to still challenge your muscles and you absolutely CAN do this!

Seems idealistic but it's pretty difficult. You bulk or you cut. Pick one. You can clean bulk and reduce the amount of excess weight you gain but you need tons of food to make gains...which of course makes abs not as lean.