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Eat more protein and fats. Protein and fat signal to your gut that you are full and increase satiety. Think about Eat more to weigh less and IIFYM.

Stronglifts day 5x5 squats 135 (WU: 1x5 air, 45, 65, 95, 115). Finally got the big 45s on there and feeling really proud. Struggled through the set and took many breaks. Will stay at this weight for the rest of the week. 4x5 OH 45, 1x5 50 - Was so tired after the squats that I deloaded to 45 and worked on form, pushing…

I'm also terrified of heights. I refuse to go bouldering. But toproping with a harness for some reason is fine for me. I've also heard that climbing builds the most strength pound for pound, while weight training builds more overall muscle mass. I think the women in this group are proof that weight training doesn't bulk…

@Katiebear_81 Also loved climbing when I tried it 7 mo ago. My gym opens its rock wall in April on Tues/Thur so I may start hitting it up!! It really helped my grip strength, upper body strength, and core stability but it goes away so quickly. The only thing is it's hard to fit climbing and weightlifting simultaneously in…

SL day off: Took a 1hr spin class.

So I've been a real food junkie this week. Definitely not my proudest week in terms of clean eating. However, I stepped on the scale this morning and I seem to have lost 1lb despite my abysmal eating. Makes me think what I could have lost had I been eating clean. Plus I worry about the long-term consequences of clogged…

Date - Mi - MTD (Goal = 90) 4/1 - 11.50 - 11.50 First long run of the month in the books. Started off a little fast and slowed down around mile 7. Got to test out my brand new Garmin on the run! Didn't charge it and it only came in partially charged so I had to turn it off right before mile 8 before it ran out of charge.…

Hi, I'm so sorry that you had such a negative experience with your obgyn. As others have said, obesity does lower fertility. Fat cells produce androgens (precursors to testosterone) which disrupt a female's estrogen balance and can cause you to stop having periods. Obesity is one of the risk factors for PCOS, a medical…

Stronglifts workout today! 5x5 squats 130 (WU 1x5 bodyweight, bar, 65, 95, 115) 54555 OH 50 - still working on form 1x5 DL 155! (WU: 1x5 85, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145) Went with a friend to comment on my form. He pointed out I wasn't bracing my abs enough on the squats and deadlifts. I think the valsalva technique helped me…

My March goal was 70mi and I completed just over 80mi. I'm going to aim for 90 this month and hope that with a stretch I can make 100mi.

Date - Mi - MTD 3/1 - 1.26 - 1.26 3/2 - 6.00 - 7.26 3/3 - 1.43 - 8.69 3/6 - 3.55 -12.24 3/7 - 1.20 - 13.44 3/8 - 6.00 - 19.44 3/9 - 4.20 - 23.64 3/10 - 1.23 - 24.47 3/11 - 8.78 - 33.25 3/12 - 1.00 - 34.25 + 17mi biking 3/13 - 4.00 - 38.25 3/14 - 3.52 - 41.77 3/15 - 2.41 - 44.18 3/16 - 5.51 - 49.69 3/17 - 1.28 - 50.97 3/18…

5x5 squats 125 5x5 BP 65 slightly shaky but made all the reps. Can't believe I have to add 5lbs to this. 5x5 rows 85. Still working on keeping my legs still. Is it common for rows to be better than bench? Have not run since Thursday which has helped my progression up the weights. Have a 3-4mi lined up today (my skipped…

@lkpducky so sorry for your loss. Today is the start of week 6 for me. I find my arms are a little tighter. But otherwise not too many changes since I started. Ran half a mile for warmup and cool down. I spent the weekend recovering from a doctors appointment so I felt well rested for this round. 5x5 squats 120 (WU: 1x5…

@amyinthetardis1231 The same thing nearly happened to me today. I had an appointment after my gym time and someone did not re-rack their weights after finishing with the squat rack leading me to think it was occupied and waiting over nothing.

Stronglifts day 5x5 Squats 115 - felt much easier this time! 55553 bench 65 - still weak 5x5 row 80 Felt much easier than on Wednesday overall. This is perhaps because I've been eating everything in sight the past two days. Next step is to clean up my diet!

Date - Mi - MTD 3/1 - 1.26 - 1.26 3/2 - 6.00 - 7.26 3/3 - 1.43 - 8.69 3/6 - 3.55 -12.24 3/7 - 1.20 - 13.44 3/8 - 6.00 - 19.44 3/9 - 4.20 - 23.64 3/10 - 1.23 - 24.47 3/11 - 8.78 - 33.25 3/12 - 1.00 - 34.25 + 17mi biking 3/13 - 4.00 - 38.25 3/14 - 3.52 - 41.77 3/15 - 2.41 - 44.18 3/16 - 5.51 - 49.69 3/17 - 1.28 - 50.97 3/18…

Stronglifts day off! Ran 6mi. Hope your hips get better @Katiebear_81. Better to rest and recoop then re-injure yourself.

@jen_092 I hear the calipers are a decently accurate approximation. Not as definitive as the body pod or DEXA (gold standard) but much better than inches and those fat percentage scales for sure. Strong Lifts day!! It was a day of failed reps for sure. 55455 Squats 115 (WU: 1x5 bodyweight, 45, 65, 95). I was shocked to…

SL day off! Ran a quick 3mi.

Date - Mi - MTD 3/1 - 1.26 - 1.26 3/2 - 6.00 - 7.26 3/3 - 1.43 - 8.69 3/6 - 3.55 -12.24 3/7 - 1.20 - 13.44 3/8 - 6.00 - 19.44 3/9 - 4.20 - 23.64 3/10 - 1.23 - 24.47 3/11 - 8.78 - 33.25 3/12 - 1.00 - 34.25 + 17mi biking 3/13 - 4.00 - 38.25 3/14 - 3.52 - 41.77 3/15 - 2.41 - 44.18 3/16 - 5.51 - 49.69 3/17 - 1.28 - 50.97 3/18…

@jen_092 I would def get body testing. It costs $60 at my gym.

All of you ladies are killing it this weekend! So excited to be on this journey with all of you. @Stella014 Creepy guys at the gym :/ @jowaring Sounds like you could also keep it at 118 and add on sets until you get them with good form. StrongLifts day! Week 5 workout 1. 5x5 squats 110 (WU: 1x5 45, 1x5 65, 1x5 95) 5x5 BR…

Date - Mi - MTD 3/1 - 1.26 - 1.26 3/2 - 6.00 - 7.26 3/3 - 1.43 - 8.69 3/6 - 3.55 -12.24 3/7 - 1.20 - 13.44 3/8 - 6.00 - 19.44 3/9 - 4.20 - 23.64 3/10 - 1.23 - 24.47 3/11 - 8.78 - 33.25 3/12 - 1.00 - 34.25 + 17mi biking 3/13 - 4.00 - 38.25 3/14 - 3.52 - 41.77 3/15 - 2.41 - 44.18 3/16 - 5.51 - 49.69 3/17 - 1.28 - 50.97 3/18…

@SarahMorganP Sorry to hear about your headaches. Have you also followed up with a neurologist in addition to an ENT? SL Day off. Feeling much better this morning so did a 9mi run to the beach and back! The first 6 mi were easy peasy, and the last 3 not so much. Will see what I can do about getting a watch to monitor my…

@lkpducky I've been juggling running and SL for the past few weeks by doing MWF StrongLifts and TThuS running. It doesn't give you much time to recover for either the runs or the lifts. So I'm still figuring out which days to take it easy and which to step up either one. Once a week, I will probably start lifting less…

StrongLifts day! 5x5 squats 105 (WU: 2x5 45, 1x5 65, 1x5 85, 1x5 95) 1x5 DL 145 (WU: 1x5 85, 105, 125) 4x5 OHP 45, 1x5 OHP 50 I was feeling good with the 45 lbs so tried 50lbs for the last rep and it was noticeably harder but still manageable. My gym has minimum 2.5 plates. Will perhaps work on OH progression by pressing…

I do both! Lifting every other day keeps the runner's knee at bay :)

I usually never run after sunset so I never needed the extra gear. Date - Mi - MTD 3/1 - 1.26 - 1.26 3/2 - 6.00 - 7.26 3/3 - 1.43 - 8.69 3/6 - 3.55 -12.24 3/7 - 1.20 - 13.44 3/8 - 6.00 - 19.44 3/9 - 4.20 - 23.64 3/10 - 1.23 - 24.47 3/11 - 8.78 - 33.25 3/12 - 1.00 - 34.25 + 17mi biking 3/13 - 4.00 - 38.25 3/14 - 3.52 -…

I kind of wish I had seen this before my workout this morning. I think it would have helped! StrongLifts Day It was a hectic morning. Felt a bit rushed on time. 5x5 squats 100lbs. Still working on the form. 5x5 bench 60lbs. Feeling much better. Worked on form. 5x5 rows 70lbs. Trying to engage the lats. Also ran 2.4mi.

@amyinthetardis1231 I generally do low bar back squats. Maybe front leaning is the wrong term. My friend was watching my squats yesterday and said I don't go up in one full motion. I think this is called the good morning squat. Thanks for the idea! I'll definitely check out that group! @jowaring Thank you! I'm learning…