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I'm trying to get back on track. Was down 60 lbs in 2019, gained back 35 lbs. in 2020. This challenge will be a great motivator. Looking forward to it!! Starting weight: will post 01/01/2021 Goal weight: 140 Current weight: Total weight lost: This week's successes: This week's challenges

Started using BOD a couple of months ago and love the huge selection of programs. You can review workouts and program materials and choose which one you think is best for you.

I've lost 60 pounds over a three-year time span, weight lifting included. Started out a 38DD. Down to 38C, no sagging. I think going slow and steady in your weight loss definitely helps with the sagging issue.

You mentioned in your OP that you added additional fiber and it causes constipation. The same happened to me. I added more fiber but what I didn't do is drink enough fluids. Mentioned the fiber/constipation problem to my doctor. She told me that increasing fiber is great. However, drinking plenty of water is just as…

I have been taking Lexapro for four months now and have had no change in weight. Continuing my eating and logging just as I have been.

Lifting/Paddleboarding.

This. I don't have a good place to keep my scale, so I have to bring it out of my closet every week. I place it in the same spot, step on, step off. It resets to zero. I step back on to get an accurate weight.

I would love to try them but unfortunately we do not have a Trader Joe's where I live :(

Baked Cheetos, plain Greek yoghurt with real honey.

190 calories for breakfast, 420 for lunch. That leaves me with 870 calories for dinner and snacks.

Oikos Plain with two tablespoons of sugar-free pancake syrup. I use the syrup in place of honey (which I love) to save calories.

Plain fat free yoghurt mixed with sugar free pancake syrup.

Phone call with my mother whom I haven't seen in a couple of years. Mom: "I weigh 118 lbs. How much do you weigh?" Me: "I don't know, I don't weigh myself". Mom: "Really, how much do you weigh? About 300 lbs?" Of course, I know how much I weigh - currently 171 lbs - but did not want to discuss it with her. Last time I saw…

You're right. Since I started SL I have not had any issues at all with back pain doing DLs. Lots of form practice with empty bar, reading, and videos. I do wear my full-length workout pants to keep my shins from getting scratched by the bar, so keeping it close during the lift. I have learned the hard way that squats can…

I'll definitely be much more cautious and aware of proper form when performing squats and DLs. This injury was quite scary. Again, I am feeling much better today, except for a pinch here and there. I hope I'll continue to improve and won't need to see a doctor. I will for sure take it slow when starting up again.

As far as I know, no wink. I did squat with plates under my heels for a long time. After reading Starting Strength and watching Rippetoe's videos, I practiced without plates. First without any weights, then empty bar until I felt comfortable enough to add weight. I feel like I am very focused on making sure my back is not…

Strange thing is that I've never had any discomfort or doms after DLs. That was my concern when I initially started lifting. Back pain is somewhat improved this evening. Will probably just do some light, non weight bearing exercises for the next couple of days. Hope to be back on Monday. Thanks everyone for the helpful…

Yes, I did deadlifts too. I felt something after the squats but no discomfort during OHP and DL. I'm wondering that although not painful, maybe I made it worse by doing the DLs.

I'll try to get a video of my squats. I can use it to review and analyze what I am doing wrong using the feedback I have received from everyone here.

Yes, that is a good idea. I try to be mindful of staying upright but something went wrong. I'll make sure I get some feedback on form. Thank you.

Going forward I will definitely be much more aware of my squat form. Having this pain makes me nervous and I do not like the thought of another injury. When I go back to the gym on Monday, if improved, I will start training with a decrease in weight until my form is where it should be. Thank you for bringing up the concern…

I am sorry to hear that your hip muscle is still causing some trouble a few years after the injury. That is a scary thought. I had not given any thought to back arching with heavier weight but will definitely pay attention to that. It could well be an additional issue that I'm not aware of. I love the squat and hope to get…

Thank you. Reading everyone's responses, my form was clearly the problem. The set where I may not have come up straight was my fourth one. As I had mentioned before, I did not lift the week before and should have de-loaded more. I think the heavier weight may have increased fatigue making me more susceptible to bad form.…

Thank you. This really helps. I've been going back in my mind trying to recall the sets that morning. I squat high-back and I feel like there was a moment, on the way up, where I may not have been straight. That could have been when it happened. I have been working on my form because I had noticed that I felt the pressure…

Thank you @peaceout_aly. I was thinking that I may have to rest several days. I guess I will wait this week out, and if my back feels okay, start back slowly on Monday with a decreased load. I hope this doesn't happen again; I just really need to pay attention to form and bracing.

Thank you @jmt08c. Those are really good suggestions I had not thought of. Will definitely try them.