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Yes - it will take a bit to figure it out! I'm with you. Glad we're going through it together.

Well said.

I'm just starting - like 2 days in. I don't think it will, but I'll keep you posted.

There is a group called StringLifts 5x5 that has very active women lifters. Join us, if you like.

7/26/16 Week 14/Workout B/ Total Weeks 14 Squats - 5x5 @ 180lbs. Was a very good lift day for me. It was tough, but doable. OHP - 5x5 @ 75lbs. Ladies - I really rocked this! Again, a very good lift day Deadlift - 5x5 @ 215lbs!! Yep! I still can't believe it! I wasn't shaky. It went well. I'm going to go ahead and follow…

I think it's been worth the money. I can make changes and customize. I started using the premium pack right away - so, I can't really compare to the free version

I've used kettle bells off and on over the last couple of years. I really like lifting with barbells, but Kettlebells are awesome, too. It strengthens your core, arms and butt differently than plate weights. I'd recommend any DVD by Lauren Brooks. She's an excellent teacher and that's how I learned to use Kettlebells. But,…

DDHFree - I can't see doing swings between rests on SL days, but I'm all for it on rest days. Is that what you're doing? Are you following Simple & Sinister?

7/26/16 Week 14/Workout B/ Total Weeks 14 Squats - 5x5 @ 180lbs. Was a very good lift day for me. It was tough, but doable. OHP - 5x5 @ 75lbs. Ladies - I really rocked this! Again, a very good lift day Deadlift - 5x5 @ 215lbs!! Yep! I still can't believe it! I wasn't shaky. It went well. I'm going to go ahead and follow…

Hi Everyone! Good to see everyone back! I was on vacation and didn't have access to equipment. I got a lot of good walking in and had lots of good food! It's back to reality now! When I came back last week, the program recommended that I deload - which, I was happy to do! Instead of updating every work out, I'll just start…

Hi Everyone! Good to see everyone back! I was on vacation and didn't have access to equipment. I got a lot of good walking in and had lots of good food! It's back to reality now! When I came back last week, the program recommended that I deload - which, I was happy to do! Instead of updating every work out, I'll just start…

@heybales - work outs are still strong. Getting to weights that are making me really sweat and work hard. Some exercises it's taking me 2 or 3 tries to progress to the next weight. E.g., squats @ 180 and 185lbs. Or deadlifts @ 210 and 220lbs. I think you're right about taking a break and cutting calories some. Planning a…

Thanks @Jennifer_Lynn_1982 !

@Jennifer_Lynn_1982 - Congrats on your engagement! And, great progress in June! Are you following a particular strength training program? What is your target calorie goal and what are your target macros? Thanks.

@justsayinisall - you've made remarkable progress. Thank you for posting your weekly summary. So, what is your TDEE? Do you eat at a cut for so long and then switch to maintenance? So, do you switch to maintenance before getting to goal weight? What is your weekly workout routine? A bit about me - I've been doing Strong…

@Heybales - appreciate your help on this and other forums. Your insight and research are spot - on -- thank you.

Love the title and loved my workout today! Looking at the waiter move and Turkish get-ups - thanks @canadianlbs Friday, 7/1/16 Week 11/Workout A /Total Wks11 Squats- 4/4/4/5/5 @ 185lbs Bench Press- 5/5/4/4/5 @ 105 lbs Barbell Row - 5/5/4/5/5 @ 115lbs Sat, 7/2/16 - 30 min HIIT Elliptical Monday, 7/4/16 Week 12/Workout…

Friday, 7/1/16 Week 11/Workout A /Total Wks11 Squats- 4/4/4/5/5 @ 185lbs Bench Press- 5/5/4/4/5 @ 105 lbs Barbell Row - 5/5/4/5/5 @ 115lbs Sat, 7/2/16 - 30 min HIIT Elliptical Monday, 7/4/16 Week 12/Workout B/Total Weeks 12 Squats- 5x5 @ 185lbs - felt good lifting today. Best lift day in a while! Tough, but, I made it.…

I believe there is something to our strength differences based on where we are in our menstrual cycle. I can tell the difference in my own. At first, I thought it was nonsense, but then I've had my own struggles with gains usually the week of or sometimes immediately following. I'm stronger the week before and after. I'm…

I've been doing SL about 12 weeks and I workout at home. Alan Thrall You Tube videos were very helpful to me.

Monday, 6/27/16 Week 11 / Work out A / Total Weeks 11 Squats- after warm-up sets, 5x5@ 180lbs! Yep - I did them all this time, after 2 failed attempts. It was not easy, but, I gritted through and focused on maintaining good form. Bench Press- after warm-up sets, 5x5 @ 102.5lbs Also, went well - surprisingly! This was at…

@Mustb60 - thank you for the acknowledgement! I started barely able to handle the 45lb bar. I have followed the program pretty closely - only adding 2 days of cardio - after about 3 weeks. Stay focused - Be patient - and you'll be adding muscle, too! @DDHFree - wow! Timely advice! After my Monday workout - the tendons or…

@Sumiblue - Congrats on your progress! You look awesome! You were the reason I started SL 5x5 about 9 weeks ago. I saw your post on a HALP thread. I can't imagine doing SL5x5 for a year! What weights did you start with your lifts on SL? Where did you end after your year? I'm planning to try another program after 16 weeks -…

@DDHFree - thank you! I needed your words of encouragement after today's lift! :) And, you're right - 6 weeks left- we can do this! Week 10/ Workout B/ Total Weeks 10 Squats- 5/4/5/5/4 @ 180lbs. 2nd fail at this weight. Still challenging. I felt strong, but couldn't do all reps with good form. This felt like an aerobic…

Didn't think I had bold on the whole time! Oops!

Hello Ladies! I've been working crazy schedules. Getting back to normal. Catching up on reporting, so bear with me. I've still made time for my lifts! This is VERY important to me! Week 9 / Workout B / Total Weeks 9/b] Squats- 5x5 @ 165 lbs. Lift felt good at this weight. OHP- 5x5 @ 75lbs. This weight has been problematic…

Week 9 / Day 25 / Total Weeks 15 Workout A Squats- 5x5 @ 160lbs - agree with @DDHFree - felt really good today. Felt strong! OHP/5x5 @102.5lbs - was hard, but made it. Deloaded from 105lbs. Barbell Row-5x5 @ 100lbs - deloaded last week and building back up. Felt my back muscles working.

Week 9 / Day 25 / Total Weeks 15 Workout A Squats- 5x5 @ 160lbs - agree with @DDHFree - felt really good today. Felt strong! OHP/5x5 @102.5lbs - was hard, but made it. Deloaded from 105lbs. Barbell Row-5x5 @ 100lbs - deloaded last week and building back up. Felt my back muscles working. On a positive, took my measurements…

Week 8/ Workout B/ Total Weeks 8 Squats - 5x6@ 155lbs all sets felt very good. OHP- 5x5 @ 75lbs felt better this time around Deadlifts- 1x5 @ 200lbs This was a tough lift. I wasn't sure whether to count it because I had to pause between reps. But, now I know that as you lift heavier, it's okay to pause and set-up for the…

@DawnEmbers - safe travels and good luck! Week 8/Day23/Total Weeks 8 Workout A on Wednesday Late posting, but here goes: Squats 5x5 @ 150lbs - felt good, but waited the 3 minutes. Was challenging. Bench Press 5x5 @ 100 lbs! Felt wobbly on the last reps of sets 4 and 5. Right near the end, didn't think I would make it, but…