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@Scotty2HotPie thank you for explaining that! i was wondering if maybe that meant i had an imbalance some where, like my back isnt strong enough to support a higher deadlift so maybe i should be training back more or doing some exercises to bring it all into balance.

hey yall! anyone looking to add new friends can add me! im a vegetarian lifter looking to gain about 10 pounds or so. ive done it before through meticulously tracking my macros. im updating my food diary every day right now as it's a constant struggle!

@quiksylver296 thats a great point!! thanks for bringing that up..however when its aching too much to bend forwards, i dont think its DOMS. also,if anyone wants an update, ive pin pointed it to my form-- i noticed i am rocking forwards just a tad and balancing too much on my toes while coming up with the bar. if i sit back…

Thank you everyone for all of the great advice and insight!!!!!! the videos are definitely going to help with adjusting my form, which will be my focus until my back feels better.. no more adding weight until!! the ultimate lifters nightmare!

I have the copper IUD in!! I've tried several forms of birth control and have 2 kids of my own. I decided to do the copper IUD because it was non-hormonal. to be really honest, it hurt soooooo bad when they inserted it. i would recommend taking a pain reliever before going in, if you decide to do it (i didn't take the pain…

Cool, thanks for your input everyone

Would Converses still be comfortable for other exercises like lunges?

weighted hip thrusts superset with squats! Bulgarian lunges, deadlifts and donkey kicks!!! do the highest weight you can with proper form and make sure to activate your glutes! good luck girlll

I make overnight oats regularly and I dont find that you need sugar. Just as you said, oats, milk, chia seeds and a choice of fruit is fine for me! It's delicious and it'll keep you nice and full for a while. good luck!

i'm a university student as well and I'm a vegetarian. I always have overnight oats (made with oats, almond milk, chia seeds and whatever topping you like), a fat PB&J (I add hemp hearts in the middle of my PB&J. 2TBS is about 6 g of protein, if i remember correctly!), a protein and lara bar and a banana on me when I'm on…

i love this thread! always gets me so hype to get in the gym and bust some *kitten*

Awesome form!!!

thats awesome! I was actually just on the Spartan site not to long ago looking to sign up. I'm in for the advice of others..but best of luck to you gals!

I'd agree with the addition of beans, lentils and greek yogurt if your into dairy. Also 60 g of protein a day is okayyy. I aim to get about 90 g because i strength train. but it will get easier to find foods to fulfill your nutrients! keep track of your foods so you can see what works for you. Good luck :)

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I agree with the posts made already. Beans, lentils and quinoa are my weekly go to's. I also lift and do cardio only 2 times a week plus some yoga and I've managed to keep my weight up by tracking my protein here on MFP. you can friend me if you'd like to take a look at my diary!

female 5'6 130 lbs - squat: 110 lbs deadlift: 115 lbs bench: a strong 60 lbs :D this is after a year of hard effort, mostly getting form perfected before weight progression. i feel some big gains coming this year though!

I know some people are saying it's a complicated routine, but its actually a little similar to mine and i made my own routine up by getting a bit from 5x5 and PHUL, which i absolutely loved both programs but got bored after about 9 months of each. my concerns with your routine are: - deadlifts on both these days might be…

I also was very uncomfortable wearing shorts to the gym but mostly bc im kinda tall (5'6) and i feel like i show alot of leg when wearing shorts lol. but i have yet to find work out pants that are not see through when i bend over for squats or deadlifts. right now i wear shorts similar to these :…

How about incorporating some cardio or HIIT training to lower the body fat % ? i think it sounds like your calories and macros are on point.

In for the lifting!

am i wrong to think that conventional and sumo dead lifts hit different muscles? I always thought sumo hit more of your inner thighs than conventional did.

ooo I'ma have to check out bodyfit by amy! shes getting alot of votes :) I like fitness blender and Brett Larkin Yoga

Brady & Bbell -- I've heard of the term 'deload' but have never actually done it. So how much would I deload?

Thanks! I did do stronglifts for about 9 months then moved on to PHUL for a few months and now i'm kinda doing a mix of both programs until I find another program I like

are hip thrusts a lift?? if so, those at the moment :D im digging a bicep curl right now too

wow thanks everyone for their input! I'm planning a solo road trip and I was going to use airbnb!

I do catch people looking sometimes. I just put my music louder, stand up taller and make sure my form is 100% on point. sorry, but I'm not letting no creepy eyes drive me out of my gains. Especially when I do weighted hip thrusts, ooo boy do the stares come. Glute gains over what people think any day. get through your…

Same!!

I've also been loving bok choy this week but sorry, thats the same way i cook mine lol