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I've just started Stronglifts 5x5 at the gym - been doing it a few weeks but had to work up to OLY bar weight, on empty bars at the mo, start to pile on the weights from wednesday :)

YAY! I've now done both A & B days with the empty OLY bar (in the big boys corner - I think they're more scared of me now then I am of them!) so ready to start piling on the weights now! whoo hoo!

High cals working for me too! I eat 1700+ and lose every week. Em's got it spot on :)

Leaving Sweat Art on the seat ...

WOW! you look amazing! What a transformation! :)

Bump to read later, I was going to ask a similar question about my 11 yr old x

I'm using a combo of 30# pre-loaded bars and also the Body Pump bars and weights depending on which increments I need. I'm only on the OLY bar for deadlift...and even that is empty Glad to know I'm not the only one :)

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I'm not in the power/squat rack with the 15kg bars, they are too short....will get to the power/squat rack when I get up to Olympic bars. Forgot about those racks that'll catch the bar if i fail because I'm just doing them freestanding at the mo! Duh me lol! Doubt I'm gonna fail freestanding under 20kg so all's well :)…

I was 5'7 and shrank to 5'6 too! Age 43 SW: 235 CW: 187 GW: 156 Stll apple shaped and in size 20 (UK) tops - blummin boobs grrr! down from size 20 trousers to 16 (UK)

OK! I'm 15kg on squats, CP, BBR, OHP (I'm working up to Olympic bars) and empty 20kg Olympic bar for deadlift ....and doing them all quite easily The next weight up is 20kg (in the big boys corner), is that too much of a jump? (I'm using preweighted bars that you cant add on or take off)...or it means I need to back in the…

My physio taught me planks, cat/cow stretch and just to roll down slowly til your hands are past your knees every day I've been doing Stronglifts 5x5, and it has helped as its strengthening my back muscles big time!

Just looking at the Myofusion website - claims they have a 'probiotic' protein powder - gut instinct tells me that bacteria wouldn't survive that process - may be worth testing the viability of the bacteria in the made up product Fish oil - we sent an Alaskan sourced product that's processed in Holland (if I remember…

Interesting...we're testing for heavy metals at the moment in periwinkles picked locally from the sea/rocks I have no idea who the 'less reputable' companies are though, I just noticed on my Myofusion it has a banner stating 'no banned substances' which I thought was odd...I'll look into it, thanks :)

oh, forgot the physio said take glucosamine phosphate....or was it glucosamine sulphate? just remembered that now!

I wanna twinnie! Female (UK) big boobies & apple shaped 43 5' 6" SW: 235 CW: 187 GW: 156

my knees have started to make a 'crunching' sound when i bend them/go up and downstairs etc since losing weight and exercising :/ Some people say 'oooh knee op' and some say 'don't worry 'i've had that for years'

hi just started SL, and loving it so far, but I can only lift the olympic bar (empty) on deadlifts, I'm using the pre-weighted 15kg bars for the rest and working up to olympic Is everyone here using a 45# barbell...and the weights you're lifting...is that including the 45#? Thanks Karen x

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Happy Happy Happy! Thanks again guys, new induction with different PT booked in for Monday - and this one has heard of SL 5x5! Says he'll show me the equipment and correct form :) RESULT! xx

I do...especially wth a goatee, sitting on a motorbike with forearm tattoos ...phwoooaar!

Eeeh thanks everyone! I love all your comments, really cheered me up! Going to be extra assertive and make sure I get taught exactly what I want to do. I'm a bit scared to go into the 'big boys area' without being shown what to do ...never used a squat rack or even a bench, not even sure I can lift an Olympic barbell, so…

Almost daily :)

I'm getting an uplift/reduction when I've reached my target weight as I've always hated mine...Im the same, two bras to run, and round shoulders as i try to hide them

Bump...I've read NWLW and currently reading stronglifts....I'll have a look at the others...

I've got the book, but don't have all the equipment (only got barbell/weights and dumbells), and I'm not ready to walk into a weight room in the gym, especially with the book! Does angone know if stronglifts needs gym equipment, or are there any other programmes that just use weights?

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Help! I've lost my instruction booklet...it's all set up but i cant remember how to set the stopwatch so it can track my calories...can anyone tell me how to do it please :)) EDIT: Ignore me, found it online :)

I'm half way through reading the book, and hope to start next week. I'm hooked on Body Pump so I know I'm going to love it! Question though, I plan to do it at home. What equipment do I need? I have barbell, dumbells, up to 35kg weights and a swiss ball once I get it back off my brother! I've been looking on ebay for a…