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I'm doing a lifting program, so completing that. I also do yoga 2-3 times a week, so I try to do a video that's at least 30 minutes long or a home practice for the same time. Lately I've been trying to get at least 6k steps a day too. I'm more about moving my body because it feels good & helps me mentally than burning a…

LOVE this. Thank you so much for sharing. So much truth.

You are amazing!! What huge progress. You should be incredibly proud of yourself

Awesome! Way to go.

Haha very cool NSVs. Unexpected, and really cool. Congratulations!

Thank you for the response. I believe from my (very light) research I remember reading about Old Rag. It will definitely make it on the list now. Thanks!

First, congratulations on your progress! You should be very proud. I didn't read through all the responses, so maybe someone has already given you the answer to your question. As the first few people said, always good to check with a doctor. They MIGHT be able to run some tests & find the answer. I suffered from daily…

Today I finally got started on the lower body only program after a 3 week workout hiatus. Despite being all body weight, it kicked my butt! Literally! I feel like I've lost so much strength and flexibility. Here's to hoping I can gain it back quickly too!

Hey @Marcia_albrecht! I'm a little confused about what you're doing. Just to be sure I understand you, you're doing A, B, & C at home using body weight & skipping the exercises that use gym equipment. Then you go to the gym twice a week and do the exercises that use equipment? If this is the case, it's probably not the…

If you are interested in increasing your flexibility/range of motion, immediately after exercise is the best. Your muscles are the warmest, and it is most safe to push the boundaries of your range of motion in order to increase them. Waiting an hour or more will give your muscles time to cool off. If you simply want to…

From scanning the long version of your post, I would really recommend you look into yoga. Yoga is amazing for back issues and flexibility. As someone who is not very strong, it can also help you build strength in a safe way, as you're just using your body weight. A good teacher will also offer different variations of a…

All very good suggestions above. I have struggled with lower back pain for years. What helps me the most is making sure that I am stretching (so my lower back & hip flexor muscles don't get too tight & cause pain) and strengthening my abs. The stronger your abs, the less your back has to work to support your body. I also…

Impressive! You have a lot to be proud of.

That is awesome. You have so much to be proud of!

Hi! We just moved to SO MD about a month ago. I gained 25lbs while we were living in So Cal in 2015. I have lost 15(ish) so far and would like to lose an additional 10. Feel free to add me!

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Hello @sardel! I wish that I could do upper body work as well. I enjoyed having something to superset with the lower body work. It made the workout feel faster & more interesting. However, my shoulder has been giving me issues. If it's still aching when I get back from vacation, I will have to visit a doctor :( I hope…

ACV tastes like shiz. Lemon water tastes much yummier, but be aware of the damage acid can do to your teeth. Neither will make you lose weight. A calorie deficit will do that.

One thing that's helped me stay focused is that I've calculated my maintenance calories at my goal weight. I know it will be 1800. I'm currently at 1320, so 1800 sounds like heaven! I keep telling myself that if I can stick to lower calories for just a little while (a few months) I will be able to eat more every single day…

Hey! I'm 5'6" & 29yo. Started at 165 lbs at the beginning of the year. Made it down to 150 last week. Goal weight is 140lbs. It was my goal to hit 150 before I left for my 12 day vacation on Friday. Since hitting 150 I've allowed myself a little more wiggle room (aka several crazy over days that seem to average out to…

Old thread, but I had to add mine. A while ago I was doing lots of handstand drills. One day at the end of a nice upper body workout & several handstand drills, I decided I should do a hollowback handstand. (Butt is on the wall, hands are away from the wall & the upper body is doing a cool backbend.) Great shoulder…

At 190, losing 10lbs in 3 weeks is not feasible. You could do 1 lb a week. Probably 2. So 3-6lbs in 3 weeks is much more reasonable. If you want to get faster, do workouts that will increase your speed.

Anyone feel free to add me. I had 25lbs to lose. Currently down 15.5 (as of this morning!)

Way to go! Use that win to keep motivated moving forward! (That's what I do for myself

There are SO many types of yoga. For building muscle it's really going to depend on a lot of factors including what style you're practicing & what your starting strength is. If your going for thay, id suggest looking into vinyasa or ashtanga styles. It's possible to gain strength from yoga, but I like to practice slower,…

Just to throw in my 2 cents, working your core hard on a daily basis with progression (daily twists & more each night) is going to push your muscles to grow, not shrink. Just like any muscle, it will get larger the more you use it. So you are more likely to end up with a more boxy torso than if you worked them less.

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Ah. Ok. Irritating that it doesn't say fl oz. Thanks for the information.

Check out Strong Curves as mentioned above. Even if you can't do all of it because of lack of equipment, you can look in his exercise index & substitute out exercises that don't use equipment. You would need to buy the book to have the index, obviously. One of the programs in the book is written for at home use & uses less…

Another yes for Strong Curves over here. Only 1 week from finishing my first round on the beginner program. Recommend getting the book as well. Also, hip thrusts & glute brides are more effective for direct glute work. Squats are good, but they're actually quad dominant (as you'll see when you read the book)