Elijah8468 Member

Best and easiest way. Helps keep you sane lol

Looking to drop some too. Good luck!!

Indulge. If you've been doing it for a year that's a great accomplishment. Have a day, eat what you want. Yes you will gain some weight back but if it's a mental break for you to keep going then it helps. I'll have days like that where I just cant stop and its usually after I've been on strict calorie count for months. But…

Thank you all for the advice and good information. As with everything in marriage, we are just trying to find a good compromise. I will definitely keep tracking and working out but need to make sure I enjoy the moments also. Sounds like good cheat meal dates 😉.

I'd say sweet spot is 6-8 reps. For strength gains just start an progressive overload on your lifts. Adding weight or reps every week.

It's a type of progressive overload. I would say the norm is more rep based compared to exhaustion. Such as one week 3 sets of 4 with one weight then the following week add weight and try for another 3 sets of 4. Great job on keeping in mind form.

I set up my vacations as rewards. Have them planned, work hard and stay consistent then just go have fun with no accountability. Right back on track after.

Weird that you didnt feel it during the workout. Usually you'll feel the strain or pull on the exercise. I'd say stretch and ice. Hopefully feel better soon

It really opens your eyes when you actually start looking at labels and weighing your food. Lol

I never do. I also dont track calories burned either so I just tell myself it balances out

Have the same problem. When my gym is closed or for some reason I can't make it, I get lost at home lol

Focus on form and not the weight. Start with a few exercises then work up to more

I'd say just listen to your body. If and when it hurts then stop. You can still get good muscle activation by not going to 90. Slow down and concentrate on the squeeze.

Try putting a bench behind you and taking seat . You can move the bench up if you don't wanna sit back as much. This helped me push my hips back as it gave me something to aim for

Definitely feel good when the scale changes but also love when I go down some sizes in clothes. Like damn I'm a large now haha

I wouldn't say cheat day but maybe cheat meal. Usually have it on your hardest workout day and try to keep it in your calorie count (key word being try) .

Meal prepping will be a big help in a busy schedule. Also home workouts will be a good way to get in a workout when you can. Above all stay positive. Small steps are still steps forward

My 4yr old. Wanna be a good example of health for him and be able to play and run with him.

Out of sight out of mind. dont buy those snacks. What helps me with late night cravings is beef jerky. I'll get a small piece and just chew and drink lots of water

The diet is the biggest key. You'll get to a point of plateu then the excerise comes in or if there are certain body parts you wanna work. The excerise helps on that

I'm always at a calorie deficit but getting most f them from protien and fats. Some calculations have me taking in as many as 300g of carbs and that just seemed excessive to me. I'm down to 205 from 280 and I'm trying to keep as much muscle mass as possible while dropping a pound or two a week. Didn't know if no having…

When you really trying to hit the weights and lean out and they jus say oh you look skinny

I kinda liked the "man I didn't even recognize you"

I guess as far as definition yeah. I keep my 10 and 8 reps heavy enough to warm me up for the heavy sets.

Haha not one of "those" people. Been pretty much doing what everyone is agreeing on. Just wanted to make sure I was on right track

Maybe find a partner. Helps when someone else holds you accountable

I like to mix it up. One week 5x5 next week sets of ten, then a 10,8,6,4,2 . As long as your doing good weight and pushing yourself. Then you tend to not get so burned out

Yeah I been sticking to high protein diet and keeping my rep range ten and lower. Only go higher for ending hypertrophy workouts

Try using the Smith machine to help. You can work on your form with help then slowly work off it. Plus you can move your feet forward a little more to help with the descend

That's a good start set. Start with reps 10-15 focus on good form to help your body get back