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I have a hard time getting it all in without going over carbs/fat. Hard boiled eggs are slowly becoming a daily thing, but what are other low fat/carb snacks?

My family (immediate family) is and has always been overweight. I've always been the "thin" one, even though it's more based on body comp and nothing else (My mom weighs less than me, but I'm a lot taller and have more muscle, so I wear smaller clothes).

I think different strokes for different folks. Everyone has a vague idea (or clear idea) of how they want to look. As for those who are scared, as they don't know how to use the machines, and don't have money for a trainer, etc etc, I was nervous about stepping foot into the weight room, but discovered Jamie Eason's…

I follow Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer. I'm in phase one now, so there's no cardio, but I'm focusing on lifting as heavy as I can.

I keep meaning to try the mini meatloaves, but never get around to it. Maybe this weekend. :-)

Yikes! That's a much higher percentage of body fat than I'd ever assumed. :sad: Wonder how accurate it is?

I also got the supplement stack she suggested, and I think the only thing I would change is to get the BCAAs that you can mix in water to drink instead of trying to swallow the capsules. I always feel like they stick in my throat, and I've heard good things about the fruit-flavored drink mix.

I'm determined to only weigh myself at the start/end of each phase. I actually had an argument with myself about it on Monday (Typically, weigh in day), but the anti-scale me won out. :laugh: :happy: I'm sick and tired of the ups and downs that come with weight loss, so I'm hoping by lifting and gaining muscle, I'll be…

I like eating every couple of hours, though I'm still trying to get the hang of the clean eating. I usually do really well in the mornings, and while I'm at work, but when I come home, my dinner is usually whatever my parents make, which involves hamburger helper, fast food, etc. I get paid this week. hope I can afford to…

The first time I started this program, I was pretty conservative with my weights, too. After doing more research, I'm trying to lift a lot heavier. I'm using 8 lb dumbbells for most of the arm workouts (except one of the shoulder workouts, where I had to switch to 5 lbs. Ouch!). I did start to do the wide leg squat with a…

These are the bane of my existence. The only thing pushing me forward is the fact that last time I started this program, I was able to do them by the end of the month. I have triceps like spaghetti. :frown:

I started December 31. Just seemed like a good time to start on a Monday. Added the workouts to my Google calendar, and am pumped (even if I skipped my second back/biceps workout yesterday :ohwell: ).

I'm only weighing myself and taking measurements at the start/end of each phase. Same with pics. But here are my stats: Height: 5'9" Weight: 282 lbs Body Fat: Approx 35% (I don't have any way to figure that out until I get under 240 lbs. THEN my home scale will show it) Neck: 14 inches Shoulders: 51 inches Arms: 14 Inches…

Score! Good for you and good to know! :-)

Same thing happened to me back in November! I was enjoying it until I got busy (I work in retail part time, in addition to an office job. Not enough hours in the day during the holidays). Started over now, and am looking forward to the before/after come March!

I haven't finished it (started it, but got really busy), but my goal is to finish the LiveFit program by the end of March. When I got to phase two last time, I noticed I was significantly stronger. Didn't lose any inches that I was aware of, but I also wasn't following the diet to a T. Now I'm doing the workouts and eating…

My schedule just got a little less hectic, so one of my goals for the New Year was to meal plan as much as possible. I've kind of started this week with making my lunches the night before, but I'm hoping next week, when I'm not working on Monday, I do my prepping for the week. So far this week, I've premade my first…

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Not relying on prepackaged convenience foods, and relying on fresh ingredients. I'm still pretty new to eating clean, and so far 2/3 of my days have been clean eats. I can usually make it from breakfast until I get home, where my parents rely a bit too much on convenience foods. I'm trying to be a good example, and offer…

You should check out Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer on Bodybuilding.com. It's free. Also, women don't bulk up without excessive testosterone, so if you lift, you're just building muscle to keep your metabolism up.

I agree that if you see them again, and they continue making rude comments, you should mention it to the gym manager. I work out alone, so I wear headphones to avoid hearing anything that might be directed at me. I like to get in and get out, and will do whatever I need to do to keep it that way.

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I'm glad to hear that if I keep this up, in six weeks, I'll be able to run longer than I can now (I have a Couch to 10K app on my phone that I'm using, and running for a minute is hard!). I'm excited to become a runner. :-)

I just started this morning, as I signed up for my first race last night (It's not until May, but I have a LOOOONG way to go!).

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Bodybuilding.com is pretty reasonable when it comes to protein powder and supplements.

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Oh the stories I could tell. One group refused to lock our door at all hours of the night. My last roommate emotionally abused me, and physically abused my cat, but then accused me of abusing her cats. She wouldn't clean up after herself, but called me the slob. She wouldn't allow me to feel welcome in my own home, and…

I'm going to start on Monday. Nervous and Excited. To those who have already done/finished it, how much do you bulk up in the first phase, if at all?