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Congrats! RPS is a great federation to lift in!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vqIC5c-720&feature=youtu.be 255 lbs.x2 conventional deadlift

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I've never tried Enlightened before. I LOVE Halo Top - Mint Chip, Salted Caramel, Vanilla and Strawberry are my top favs. Black Cherry, Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter and Oatmeal are pretty good. My least favs were Lemon and Chocolate Almond Crunch

I had a nagging shoulder injury that just wouldn't go away even after I stopped benching for 2 months. Come to find out it was the horrible diet a diet coach put me on. I was only eating 1200 calories and I wasn't getting the proper nutrition for my shoulder to heal. I eat healthy, clean and currently consuming 1800…

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Syntha-6 Protein Crisp and Pro Supps My Bar

58 y/o female, 5'0", 137 lbs Squat: 210 lbs Bench: 115 lbs DL: 285 lbs. I'll be working up to a heavy Squat and DL tomorrow and will repost again if my lifts are heavier lol. Will post vids if you anyone is interested

You shouldn't be in a calorie deficit for more than 3-4 months at a time. Do a maintenance diet for a few weeks, then you can go back to a calorie deficit.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbk51SQQ7Y4&feature=youtu.be 245 lbs.x2 conventional deadlifts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eJY7n6UYTM&feature=youtu.be 200 lbsx2 Squat volume PR

I drink a gallon of water daily and I rarely have bloating issues

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I thought I had a mobility issue too when I first started squatting. However, it wasn't true. I didn't have a trainer that was experienced enough in proper form. He had me squatting above parallel and thought that was fine! It was actually the lack of an experienced trainer plus lack of confidence as to why I was having…

I have an "Ozeri" digital scale. I think I bought it in 2015 and it's extremely precise. Each time I have done my weigh-ins for my powerlifting meets, my scale is exactly the same as the meet director's scale.

I only use my Fitbit for steps and just to get an "estimate" on calories burned. Not surprised by the study or any other studies I've seen. I've never relied on the machines at the gym for accuracy either because those are always off

I eat 2 hours before lifting, then a protein bar after my workout. If I'm going home after my workout, I'll skip the protein bar and eat a full meal when I get home.

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I did mostly cardio the first 6 months. I used the rowing machine, rowing approximately 45-50 minutes/day probably 5 times a week or so. After 6 months, I started lifting more regularly.

I've never worn leggings to the gym .... ever. I only wear shorts even when it's freezing out :smiley: I don't know how people can workout in leggings, sweat pants, etc.

I make my own pico de gallo and use that as my salad dressing :smiley:

I think they have too many calories/carbs.

Rocco and Brady are actually my oldest daughter's Guinea Pigs, but we still consider them part of our family. She brings them over to visit us lol

I've made this before. It's really easy to make and delicious! http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/strawberry-ice-cream-2107310

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My favs are My Bar, Oh Yeah (Salted Caramel is TDF!), Fit Crunch and Power Crunch. I eat one immediately after my workout and just figure it into my macros.