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Today was a Pass Day #1. I went over calories by 225, did not exercise, but did track. So, I successfully did 1 of 3 things. I was so tired after dinner last night that I literally could not keep my eyes open. I know it's not a great start, but I also know that for months I have not been getting enough sleep so I choose…

Original starting weight - I don't even remember it's been so long ago. April starting weight - 201 (that one hurt my feelings) 1st - 201 (4/5) 8th - 15th - 22nd - 29th - April goal - 195 Ultimate goal - I'll let you know when I get there.

username: sumnerfan Starting Weight 196.6 Weigh-in day: Friday

I'm 44 and I also find it difficult to lose weight. I'm trying really hard not to focus on the scale and more on my measurements and how I look. I have a goal size in mind but not a weight. Feel free to add me.

Hey Paula. I'm Kim, and I'm new here too. Feel free to add me as a friend.

My goals for the year are to: 1. run a mile each day of the year 2. Run a 5k in less than 35 minutes. 3. Finish a sprint triathlon 4. Eat 5-6 small meals everyday and drink 20 oz of water during or between those meals 5. Don't let the stress of school rule my life 6. Learn to love riding my bike again 7. Finish the Bikini…

If binging is your ultimate goal then 1200 calories is the way to go.

Finally got over myself and squatted with the bar. I moved the bar up farther on my shoulders and it felt much better.

It's Amazing the difference 5lbs makes

WillRun4Wine I am stuck with just the bar on OHP. I'm noticing my left are is much stronger than my right, so I can get it up on the left side without an issue, but my right is a struggle. Hoping the right side will catch up and even out soon.

Today was bootcamp. We did sprints, mountain climbers, burpees, and jump squats. My ankle isn't very happy with me. I rolled it Friday but it hasn't bothered me until today.

Crabada I'm not sure what it is about those squats. I'm sure it's form. Part of it is being in that metal rack and not knowing how it's supposed to work. No I'm not stacking plates. I'll try that next time. I didn't let the bar go past mid calf so I probably need to reread and adjust. Thanks for the tip.

Back again. Workout A Squats still not confident with the bar so I grabbed the 20 lb barbells and did 5 sets Bar only barbell presses I'll add weight next time Barbell with 10 lb plates for rows Slowly getting things figured out

Looks like everyone is plugging along. I don't really know enough about it to comment, but I'm trying to pick up a few things from what you say. Yesterday was bootcamp day. I have weak ankles but haven't been wearing my ankle braces for a while because, well I just don't like them. Yesterday I was running in the grass and…

I had conferences tonight so i didn't get to the gym until late but that worked in my favor because the gym was empty and I was able to play around without fear of looking silly. So I had a great time. Warm up 15 min on elliptical Squats 5x5x20 Overhead press the bar that's not straight with 10s on each side 5x5 Deadlift…

Parent teacher conferences tonight. Booo. Hissss. Booo.

I didn't take it personally. I've been on both sides of the coin and sincerely don't want to be annoying. Thanks for letting me be a part of your tribe.

Sorry if I spewed questions

What is accessory work?

Today was bootcamp day. Lots of sprints with some mountain climbers, jumping jacks, and jump squats mixed in. Parent conferences tomorrow so if I go to the gym it will be late. I really need to drink more water. From the little I know, it seems like everyone is doing a great job. Keep it up.

Apparently I'm a weakling because I couldn't squat the bar with proper form so I switched to 15 lb free weights on each shoulder. Onward and upward I suppose.

Cinnamon roll

Fitting into pants that I tried on and rejected as too tight a few weeks ago. It's a great feeling, especially when the scale isn't cooperating.

I'm doing a challenge. Im up to 60 seconds. Not too hard, yet.

So cute.

Thanks everyone for the advice. In the interim, I've gotten the crud; but I've definitely decided that lifting heavy what I want to do. I'm going to start tomorrow (Saturday), but I think I'm going to start with StrongLift instead simply because their are fewer moves and I'm anxious to start (don't want to have to wait for…

Agreed.

Hi there. I've been looking around and reading. I've decided to begin this weekend. I'll also be doing 30 minutes of cardio three days a week. I'm still a little fuzzy about warm-up sets and such, but I feel like these things will sort themselves out as they become necessary since I'm completely new to lifting. I've been…

I'm interested in the answer. I'm in a cardio heavy bootcamp program that I don't want to give up, but I would like to add this if it will still be beneficial.

I'm a redhead. I can't count the number of times I've been asked if the carpet matches the drapes. Not a compliment, but very creepy. I've also been ask if the rumors about redheads are true. Apparently the firey-ness isn't supposed to stop at your hair. Once a drunk yelled across a crowded bar repeatedly "Red on the head,…