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Iwhayes, I don't care how many times I read your lifts, I am stunned. Mainly because I can't fathom lifting that amount of weight. You OHP 70 lbs. Now that's a bad-$$. Kerryatoon, love reading your progress as well. You sound like such a happy person. Dcresider, you are starting to conquer the diet portion. I know it's not…

Iwhayes you are lifting some heavy weight. How long have you been lifting? Dcresider congrats on the .5 lbs loss. Way to go girl! Week:8 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 24 Squats - 77 lbs 4x6 Bench Press - 65 lbs 6,6,5,5 (so proud to finally be able to bench 65 lbs) Pendlay Rows - 65 lbs 4x6

Good job Kerryatoon, Sixpacklady, Iwhayes, Isca_1, Dcresider, 5Minty! My apologies if I missed anyone. Have a great weekend! Week:7 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 23 Deadlifts - 105 lbs 4x6 OHP - 46 lbs 5,6,5,5 Reverse Pullups - 4x6

5minty, so glad to hear that your Ortho doesn't think things are too bad. I know it's hard not being able to lift the way you way too. So glad everyone is hanging in there and getting their routines done. Week:7 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 23 Squats - 76 lbs 4x6 Bench Press - 64 lbs 4x6 Pendlay Rows - 63 lbs 4x6

Hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day Week:7 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 23 Deadlifts - 105 lbs 4 × 6 Shoulder Press - 46 lbs 5,5,4,5, 5 Inverted Rows - 4 X 6

Week:6 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 22 Squats - 75 lbs 4× 6 Bench Press - 64 lbs 2 X 6 ............................58 lbs 2 X 6, 5 ............................Had to lower the weight as I felt a twinge in my shoulder. I need to resume the stretches that sixpacklady informed me of when this happened before. Back: Did nothing…

Thanks for the tips Canadianlbs. I think I will give the lying on the bench a try. I don't want to neglect my back but everything I have been doing just feels so darn awkward. Dcresider, I have to admit that I would love to see a little bulge in my quads as long as it's muscles. I bet yours are much nicer than you think.…

Thanks for tip Kerryatoon. I workout at home so I don't have the option but you do make me wonder if I could do a variation on my at home bench. Kudos to you for getting to the gym even if it had to be late.

Iwayes820, I feel you on the rows. I just can't figure out what to do about my back. I think I will order the low pulley so I can do lat pull downs and/or order bands so I can do band assisted pullups.

5minty, hope your shoulder recovers very soon. Also, sorry about the picture as I will post another one soon or after the next 5 week results. Don't want to upload it while at work. LOL! Kerryatoon, welcome to the group. Glad you are joining. What are "Face Pulls"? I guess I could just google it. Iwhayes, thanks for the…

BTW, sorry that the image is so small. If you were looking at the full picture you would see major love handles in the first image. Also, the first image is after the first 4 weeks as I could not bare to post the initial pic. Maybe at the end of the 16 weeks I will upload bigger images because that small image doesn't…

Week:6 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 22 Squats - 75 lbs 4× 6 Bench Press - 64 lbs 4 X 6,4,5,5 Pendlay Rows - 4 X 6

5 Week Results – (Total Weeks 17 to 21) Progress Weight: from 127.2 lbs to 125 lbs Total fat loss: 2.2 lbs. Average fat loss: 0.44 lbs per week Measurements: Lost inches from stomach, hips, and thighs Pictures: See progression photo under my profile. I will leave it there for approximately 24 hours just for you to see. The…

Hello All. Back from Vegas... and like 5minty said, what happened in Vegas must stay in Vegas. Except for the following -- LOL So I lifted in a gym for the first time. I went right on over with all the fellas and was not shy at all. Week:5 / Workout: B /Total Weeks: 21 Deadlifts - 105 lbs 4 × 6 Shoulder Press - 45 lbs 4 ×…

Week:5 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 21 (mislabeled last posting) Squats - 74 lbs 4× 6 Bench Press - 63 lbs 4 × 6 Bent over rows - 53 lbs 4 X 6 Note: I honestly can't make up my mind about which exercises to do for the back. Will continue to explore as I think I need to try the bands for assistant pull-ups as they have become…

Sixpacklady, a big congrats on hitting that 120 lbs. So motivating for me to see you get there. I bet you you lose the rest of the tummy fat very soon. Keep focused and you will be talking maintenance calories before you know it.

Yes, I would love to be in need of 45 lb plates. Great job Iwhayes. Hang in there on that shoulder 5minty. At least you are still doing your OHP. And you are pressing only 1 lb less than me with an injured shoulder. Week:5 / Workout: B /Total Weeks: 21 Deadlifts - 105 lbs 4 × 6 Went up 2 more lbs and 4 lbs from my previous…

Week:4 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 20 Squats - 74 lbs 4× 6 Bench Press - 63 lbs 4 × 6 Negative Pull Ups - 4 X 6

Enjoy your break Dcresider. Good for you for recognizing the need. I've been feeling one approaching as well. I've been toying with the idea of taking a 2 weeks deficit break. But haven't committed to it yet. Part of me is concerned that if I do, that it might be hard to restart.

Dcreider, you deadlift 150 lbs? Wow! And you did that with an injured shoulder. I guess I have to get use to see these impressive numbers from you ladies. Seriously, I just can't imagine the lifting the weight that you and Iwhayes lift.

Week:4 / Workout: A /Total Weeks: 20 Deadlifts Set 1: 73 lbs × 6 Set 2: 83 lbs × 6 Set 3: 93 lbs × 6 Set 4: 103 lbs × 6 Finally able to do my deadlifts again! I am so relieved. As side from the first warm up set, I simply did a full set each time just in case my body rejected. But it was not a problem at all. My previous…

It really helps me to see the validation from you sixpacklady. It's been my reality for nearly 20 weeks now and to know that I'm not the only one helps me to see that it's just the way the body works for some of us. Thanks for sharing!

Canadianlbs, you are so awesome with your responses. So detailed and helpful. But I must admit that you tend to remind me of my newbie status. LOL! In other words, I still have a lot of strength training lingo to learn. But keep it coming. :) Isca_1, yeah for the no pain in knee! Iwayes, great job on the consistency! I can…

Week:4 / Total Weeks: 20 Routine: Workout A Bodyweight: 125.4 lbs Squats Set 1: 33 lbs × 6 Set 2: 43 lbs × 6 Set 3: 53 lbs × 6 Set 4: 63 lbs × 6 Set 5: 73 lbs × 6 Was able to do squats again. Previous max was 84. So not too bad. Felt no discomfort. Decided to start with the bar and keep adding 10 lbs until it felt…

Dcresider, thanks for the feedback. I took your advice and did my strength training first then went for a 4 mile walk/jog. Felt really great but especially since I did not do squats or deadlifts. Week: 3 / Total Weeks: 19 Routine: Workout B Hyperextensions- Held 4 sets for 1 minute Note: I attempted to do deadlifts with…

So very sorry to hear that t5minty. Unfortunately I can relate although mine doesn't seem to be as serious. I hope it heals quickly for you.

Good job Iwhayes! I injured myself doing the deadlift and it's still my favorite lift. LOL! Dcresider, girl lift some serious weight. I want to be like you when I grow up. :) As for not wanting your thighs to get any thicker, I would say at a minimum, it should be okay for you to stay at the same weight since you need to…

It was Sumiblue as I used it too and it helped so much! :)

Great job everyone. Stay focused! I think my injury is fully recovered now. I moved my body in various ways this morning trying to detect any discomfort. I can only say that I literally had to question if the injured side feel any different than non injured side. Because I could not determine with absolutely 100% certain,…

Thanks for the response heybales. Very helpful.