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I sometimes get odd looks doing weighted barbell thrusts, only ever seen one other person do them in the gym. I love them though, they're my favourite lift.

Amazing transformation, well done

I'm no expert but your bench form needs a bit of work

Does anyone else find this program a tad unrealistic in a gym environment- super setting squat and bench press- I would get daggers in my gym if I tried to use all that stuff in one go.

5'5 126lbs and I find i function best when I eat between 1600-2000 cals depending on how active I am that day.

When I was doing that, my BMI was at the upper limit of healthy. I imagine I was gaining, just so slowly I didn't even realise so I think I would definitely be overweight by now if I hadn't of taken control.

Vodka and diet coke, or vodka lime and soda water are my tipples of choice. Around 60 calories, I usually drink about 6-8 when I'm out. As long as I eat a bit lighter and do cardio that day it's pretty easy to fit it in.

I agree- all the people on here who are like "fit the food you love into your goals" if you're happy to eat a sliver of pizza and a teaspoon of ice cream, well done, but I find it hard to work in a reasonable amount to satisfy, given how unfilling these foods generally are. I find it easier to avoid them altogether because…

I didn't used to log my lifting calories, but ive decided to start logging 100, just because that's how much a protein shake is and to deny myself the extra protein when I've been working so hard seems crazy. I have a feeling I burn a tad more. However, my HRM says 500ish for my weights sessions which seems highly unlikely

I go to spin class once a week. I based my decision on which class to attend purely on the fact the instructor is absolutely gorgeous. The music he plays is awful and doesn't motivate me at all to get through the workout, but I still go religiously just to look at his beautiful face...

Lifting a PR always gives me a sense of achievement

I am doing my first half marathon on 31st May, I'm so excited. Feel free to add me anyone on here! I haven't started a proper training schedule, I'm hoping to get into a good plan this week- run 3x week, HIIT/fartlek 2x week and strength training 2x week, and a rest day 1x week where I do plenty of stretching and foam…

Natural yoghurt with some protein powder to flavour it, topped with fruit or a crushed up cereal bar. Apple with a light dairylee triangle. Nakd bars. If you're from the UK, BEAR Nibbles are great, so delicious, nutritious and low in calories. If you're looking for a bit more protein, a boiled egg is only ~80 calories!

I was never over weight, so a 10lb loss was a big difference on me, that's when people started to notice my loss.

I am physically repulsed by the idea of biting straight into most fruits, especially apples. They need to be chopped up. It's the feeling of the skin against my teeth. Makes me shudder.

McDonalds (unless under the influence of alcohol!) is never anything other than a massive disappointment. Pizza Hut too. There is never enough toppings, and the garlic bread is soggy. Nutella. Everyone raves about it, and the idea of it is heavenly, but it's just overly sweet and bleughhh. Starbucks coffee tastes too…

I know a lot of people say "don't cut out the food you love, work it into your calories", but I understand that sometimes it's easier to not eat something at all than to try and eat a small amount. Sometimes a small amount just isn't satisfying enough! I had the same problem with crisps/ potato chips. 1 year on, I haven't…

Oh wow you look AMAZING!

Search Blogilates on youtube, she's so good! Her pilates workouts are hard and effective, but her personality is so happy and infectious you're still smiling through the pain!

I try and follow this as much as possible, with the exception of the milk in my tea and the odd social drink. I drink water throughout the day and lemon water with my meals which is probably like 2 calories. It would have to be a damn special occassion for me to drink juice with calories in it

I was the exact same. In my experience, it's all good and well saying "portion control is key", but in practise it isn't all that easy. My new year's resolution this year was to stop eating them. I now haven't touched one since the 30th december 2013. I know that had my resolution been to "cut back" the amount I ate, I…

5'5 CW: 125 GW:122 although once I get there I may look to eventually get to 119 next year, we'll see.

Can't eat red meat, particularly beef- my body just doesn't seem to digest it well. I don't care about the health benefits, I just can't stomach the texture of NUTS- what a horrible group of food.

Me! I am training for a half marathon atm, and running will always be my true love but I'm also a weight-training noob, and am already loving the results! Add me

I think 120. (I'm the one in blue in my pic)

Never had much to start with, and infact it probably looked worse when I was heavier because it was less in proportion. If anything I have more confidence in that area now. Call me biased but I'm all about that pear shape!

21 year old from Scotland, always looking for new friend so feel free to add

When I'm at uni I go out drinking twice a week usually. I always try hit the gym and get a good burn that day, and also try eat a little less. Not drastically, just a lighter dinner. Then I always stick to vodka diet coke. Usually about 5 or 6 will get me to the level of drunkeness I like to be, which only equals about…

I do blogilates twice a week atleast. I love it. I'm a total cardio bunny and hate any "strength" training but she makes it so much easier and enjoyable. The workouts are difficult as hell and I am more flexible now than I have ever been. I'm not sure it gives the results weight lifting etc would but am noticing more…

I am absolutely addicted to blogilates. The woman who does the videos, Cassey, is so cute and chats away to the camera and really helps keep you motivated. The workouts are crazy tough but I always feel amazing after and my strength has improved massively in the past 3 months I've been doing her videos