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I like metal for lifting (lamb of god, pantera, hatebreed, chimera,) And like Justin Timberlake and ludacris for cardio lol Totally different music styles for totally different workouts haha

Wine and Christmas Ale

This for me as well, though when I need something extra to get a particularly tough lift, I will let out the breath on my way up, it comes out more like a primal scream.[/quote] Haha same! I try to let it out in a “shhhhh” sound to control the breath out, but who knows how loud it really is! my music is blaring so I can’t…

This. It enables me to brace my core for the big lifts. Don’t focus all that much on my breathing during accessory lifts.

With a baby due in February, my main goal is to get my squat, deadlift, and bench back up to where they were before pregnancy and hopefully, beyond. Also work back up to 6 days a week at the gym.

Same! Ugh was gonna use for thanksgiving. Hoping Costco will take them back

After 3 kids and intermittent insomnia throughout the years, I’ve learned to function on little to no sleep. It’s not ideal, and it’s not every night, but I pretty much always choose the workout. I get up at 5ish and as long as I’m asleep by 12, I make it work.

I hear ya about the kids! 3 kids here too (and one on the way) and the stress is crazy. After my third I had horrible postpartum anxiety and lifting heavy was honestly all that got me thru it. I love lifting and it is a major priority in my life. Hope you can find the relief you need too :)

I use regular old whole milk.

Btw I too have clothes, water bottle, shoes, watch etc all ready. Also caffeine pills lol

I workout in the morning before my husband leaves for work. I stay home with my kids so getting the workout done is the best option for our situation. I’m Up at 5-515 am, gym by 530 home by 715. It helps that my gym is 5 min from my house and my kids all sleep until I’m home. I never would have thought I could be an early…

My local dollar tree is actually amazing! But there are lots of crap “dollar” stores around where hardly anything is a dollar. Wtf! No 99 cent stores by me tho. Never thought to check the freezer section 👍🏻👍🏻

Now I’m gonna have to check dollar tree! I Thought I was getting a steal at Costco...4 Halo top for $12.

And caraway seeds 🤢

Sweet potatoes are absolutely horrid

I’m a pear shape and I love old navy high waisted compression capris. They are squat proof, don’t show every dimple and bump, never ever roll or move, and aren’t crazy expensive. Sports bras are Under Armour compression or Victoria secret sport. Tops, pretty much whatever I find that is reasonably priced and matches my…

I’ve had lipo on my abdomen and thighs. Dont do the thighs! It made my cellulite worse! But it sounds like you just want to spot reduce a small spot on your tummy. If YOU are happy with your weight and you have researched and found a liscenced and reputable doc (check out realself website) then go for a consult. Check out…

Good job! 💪🏻

Sugar free minty gum is my go-to. It signals my brain that I’m done eating for the night. I’ve been doing it for years and it really stops me from snacking.

Grey goose and diet raspberry lemonade (or just diet regular lemonade) Goose and diet cranberry Goose and Diet Coke Captain Morgan and diet ginger ale Mimosa made with lower cal orange juice

Good luck and let us know how it goes!!!

Im a stay at home mom of three with one on the way. Although I stay home, my day is not mine :( the only consistent time I’ve found that works for me is early before anyone is up. I’m out the door by 535 and home by 715 when hubby leaves for work. It’s not easy some mornings, especially being 6 months pregnant, but it’s a…

My local rec is amazing. 2 miles from my house, huge lifting areas (2 racks, 2 dead platforms, 7 bench press plus incline decline, 10-15 barbells, lots of weight plates, dumbells up to 105 lbs), every cardio machine you can imagine, all classes (spin, yoga, bare, various cardio/weights groups) for $5, 2 b-ball courts,…

4 days. Lift for 45-50 followed by 20 min of cardio. Used to be 6 with the extra 2 days being spin classes, but I’m 6 months pregnant and too tired for all that lol

I second the micro plates! Especially for me on bench. I had to do the roll of shame once :( it was a weight I had pushed before so no clue what happened....got it and then some in weeks afterward. Just happens i guess. I ran SS for what it’s worth, similar but not exactly the same. Good luck OP!

This... Food scale is a must.

Great post op!! I love my food scale.

It took my body a long time to adjust to getting up early. It can still be rough some mornings. I just tell myself “I’ve never regretted a workout and chances are one of my kids will be up within an hour anyways” Keep trying! You may love getting it done early

I get up 515 and at gym by 545 most weekdays. Lift weights (favorite) for 50-65 min followed by 15-20 of cardio. With 3 little ones and one on the way, it’s the only time to fit my routine in and not disrupt our family time. I love it. I’m sure things will change a bit when new baby gets here. I’m in bed before 10pm most…

My apple watch syncs the total cals, but I adjust it down to the active calories. Pick one and try it for a while and depending on your goals and results, adjust if needed.