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Just lurking around. This is certainly a very intriguing and exciting concept. But I have one BIG question that I just can't seem to shake as I read through article after article. I keep reading that we've been told wrong and should eat way more. My question is for those who have never dieted but is overweight, is it that…

Week: 3/ Total Week:19 Routine: Workout B Hyperextensions Held 4 sets for 1 minute [substitue for deadlifts] Note: Trying to strengthening hip and and lower back and I continue to recover from injury Shoulder Press - 44 lbs 4 × 6 Negative Chin Ups - 4 x 6 Note: Able to do all 4 sets this time.

Oh that is so awesome Sixpacklady! I can't wait to see what I will look at that weight. You might see a 2 pack soon if you don't already. :)

Good Morning! Hope everyone had a great weekend. My injury is so much better. I decided to move my workout to Tues/Wed/Sat this week just for 1 extra day of rest. It's not 100% healed but I really feel like I could do the big lifts again. However, I might give it one more week as I am still afraid of re-injury if I don't…

Sumiblue, I have not yet come across that analogy. I will have to that one a try.

Thanks Sixpacklady. That's exactly what I am planning. I will bypass squats, deadlifts, and rows until I've healed. But I will continue to do the other lifts. However, I am trying to think of creative ways to work my quads if I am not healed in a week.

Week: 2 - Total Week: 18 Routine: Workout A Squats Skipped squats due to injury. Feel much better than yesterday so,hopefully I will have a quick recovery. After some research, I am working on strengthening the hip area since they are used in all the big lifts. Bench Press 62 lbs 4× 6,6,6,4 Negative Pull Ups 4X6,6,6,0…

That's dedication. Have a great trip!

Thanks Dcresider.

I ditto Isca_1 remarks! Unfortunately my injury is more real than I initially thought. In other words, it felt worse by end of day yesterday and even more so this morning. It's enough for me to conclude that I will not do squats or deadlifts until it's better. I iced it last night and this morning but only because I read…

5minty, I don't know if there are any negatives for doing it that way but I kind of like the rule of thumb that you increase when 1)you can do all of the reps for all of the sets and 2)your form is good for those sets/reps. BUT starting NOW, I am taking it a step farther, especially after this mornings mishap... I will…

Sherriediva1, I recommend you read this article. It's so thorough and really helps you determine what actions to take based on your own personal goals. http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-best-way-to-lose-weight-fast-and-keep-it-off/

Week: 2: Total Week: 18 Routine: Workout B Deadlift -109 lbs 4× 6 It seems I pulled something in the lower back hip area while doing the last rep of the last set. Doesn't hurt at all but I feel the discomfort mainly when sitting. I was trying to focus on a tip Mehi gave to not hit your shins with the bar. I should have…

Love the post and love the before/after. Thanks for sharing such wise information!

5minty, Way to go! Which program are you doing? Sixpacklady, That is so freaking awesome! Now that’s some serious progress. You know I am just starting out with the pull ups so that’s so encouraging to hear. Dcresider, you are always so darn active! Keep it up! Iwayes820, Jay is the author of the program “A Workout…

I think that as long as you are eating at a deficit and keeping your protein to reasonable amount, you can't help but to look slimmer in the long run. For me the scale continues to go down but only for 2 out of 4 weeks monthly. My arms are getting big, I now have that square shoulder look but I am loving it. I just keep…

Dcresider, I wished I felt comfortable answering this question but I don't think I know enough to do. Therefore, I am going to copy and paste a Q&A directly from one of Jay's article. Hopefully it helps. Question #3: You've explained the importance of deloading when the goal is building muscle, but what about when losing…

Allan has definitely been very helpful to me throughout the process. But something tells me that I will be working on form for the rest of my life. LOL!

Good Morning Everyone. Hope you all had a great weekend. I did a lot of extra cardio just so I could eat more. LOL! Week: 2: Total Week: 18 Routine: Workout A Squat - 84 lbs 4× 6 Bench Press - 62 lbs × 4X6,5,6,5 Negative Chin Ups - 4X6

Welcome Italiana! Yes, you are right on time. Look forward to sharing the journey with you.

I hear ya! But keep the main goal in mind. I try to hang on to the fact that maintenance calories are going to be so much better. Keep focusing on HOW TO MAKE YOUR ALLOTTED CALORIES WORK such that you are not hungry and you enjoy your food. Believe me, I know it's easier said than done but it's necessary for the results…

I second everyone else's comment Italiana! Please feel free to join either or both. Even though I post to the 16 week strength building thread, I try to keep up with the monthly thread also. I just felt like to much of an amateur to participate at first. But now it's just matter of keeping the momentum that we started. I…

Dcresider, try to see if you find a few foods that you enjoy BUT are also VERY filling for you. That might be the missing piece for you. Please give it a try. I like to eat at night too. The snacks that eat after my dinner contain a good amount of fiber and even some protein. For example: I enjoy a sweet and savory snack…

Week:1/Total Week: 17 Routine: Workout B Deadlift - 109 lbs 4× 6 Shoulder Press - 44 lbs 4× 6 Negative Chin Ups - 4X6 reps (Notes: I was so excited to try these again. Difficult but like doing something new.)

Thanks 5minty! I love forward to our next 16 weeks together ladies! We will all be getting fitter just in time for summer. :)

Thread Week:1 Total Weeks:17 Routine: Workout A Squat 4x6 : 83 lbs Bench Press 4x6: 61.6 lbs Pendlay Rows 4x6: 61.6 lbs I've been doing Pendlays all along but decided to label them correctly going forward. Also, was planning to do the negative chin ups today but I couldn't. Too sore from last time. Maybe I can do them 3…

Correction... I meant "Negative Chin-ups" not "Pull-ups". At least not yet. I am doing the Youtuber Scooby's beginner pull-up routine with a few tweaks in terms of sets,reps,and frequency.

Welcome lwhayes. Look forward to do the journey with you.

Thanks sixpacklady!