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New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great introductory book. I knew little about weight training when I started lifting. I was mostly a cardio queen. This book gave me a really good base and explained how to do different movements. It gives you a plan to follow.

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Slight calorie deficit and add in some HIIT on most days and maybe a day or two of slow steady cardio. This is what I have been doing for the last 5 weeks and I am definitely seeing some more definition around my arms and that six pack is FINALLY peeking out (only slightly but I'll take whatever I can get.)

My hair is pretty long too. It is a couple of inches from my butt. I do a half-pulled through pony tail. I don't have any pictures of my hair but I found this one online. http://babesinhairland.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7472G.jpg

Considering I work in a prison, it wouldn't bother me. Without actual details of a case, it is hard to decide if I would even perceive this person as a threat. He/she may in fact be innocent and had a ****ty lawyer that couldn't get them out of it or maybe he/she murdered someone that harmed their child or someone…

I've been in maintenance mode for about 2 years now. I don't find it difficult. The hardest part for me was to trust my serving sizes. I stopped using my digital kitchen scale. The only reason why I started counting calories and measuring again is because I plan to do a competition in July. It is all about remembering what…

Steel cut oats with one scoop of whey protein and a tablespoon of almond butter.

Happy with herself.

Smile.

shoulders

Nice work. You look great. I started out with NROL as well. It is a great beginner book.

Crumbs cupcakes. Good thing there isn't one super close to me but I am being tempted right now to order some.

your chest muscles

mercer county

Inmates complaining about using the microwave. Dude, you're in prison. You are lucky you have access to a microwave.

I will usually do it the day before. If I feel like doing a last minute change I do but I like to have the plan beforehand.

Lost 22 lbs, currently 5'3 and 117lbs. The lowest I ever net was 1400. I lost the first few lbs that way and then upped my calories. I lost most of my weight netting between 1600-1800. I do mostly strength training, started out with NROL then progressed to more difficult strength workouts. Hit cardio a few times a week as…

Definitely agree with some of the other posters. I compete against myself. Take an exercise you really enjoy doing and see how you progress with it. I enjoy running and lifting weights. It is an awesome feeling when I crush my PR's in both. It feels great and keeps me pushing harder to beat those previous records. As for…

2 mile run and 45 minutes of chest and tri's.

Greek Yogurt and Black beans end up being a good source of my protein.

I like having a work-out buddy but I also enjoy working out alone. My weight training partner is awesome because he pushes me and teaches me new things. Plus, on days that he seems unmotivated to go I always convince him we should work out. There is accountability there and neither of us wants to let the other down. I also…

awesome thread. My "guns" are in my profile pic. They are definitely a work in progress. I'll try to remember to post a close up when I get out of work.

28 here and also work for the BOP.

@lissy thanks!!! Gorgeous eyes.

@ solar nice abs.

5 foot 3 over here and the lowest I ate was 1400 and I would eat most of my exercise calories back. Most of my weight loss happened when I was eating around 1600 + exercise calories. I am maintaining now by averaging about 2200 calories a day.

haha the slaps are awesome. I'm so happy he got some extra slaps this season.

I know there are a multitude of options but they say in the show that Robin never becomes a mother. I think in the illumination episode this past season.

Yeah I am really excited about it. I am a little bummed that barney and robin end up together though. I remember him talking more and more about settling down and possibly having kids. Now we know that kids aren't going to be a possibility for him.

@ nokie beautiful eyes-big smiles.