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There's this stuff called "Body Glide" - it looks like a stick of deodorant. Do invest in that and put it all over your body (i.e. under your arms, between your legs, etc), you won't regret it.

Sugar is micronutrient of the macronutrient, Carbohydrate. I follow carbs because it's easier than sugar. This is what I eat to stay within 1270 calories every day: Breakfast Toast with all natural honey Protein Shake Black Coffee Snack Apple String Cheese Hard Boiled Egg Lunch Tuna packet with relish and mayo Snack 1/2…

Wrong. Not paleo/primal or what have you. A lot of research and understanding.

Because if you eat healthy fats on a regular basis, you're body will use fat for energy instead of carbs. And if you over eat on carbs (i.e. you do not immediately burn up all the carbs you ingest) - it becomes sugar and sugar increases your insulin level. Soon your body cannot absorb any more sugar, the excess sugar is…

I posted this in another thread but still applies: Calories come from (3) MACRO-nutrients - Fat, Protein, and Carbs. Everything else (fiber, sugar, saturated fat, etc) is subset of these 3 main biggies - otherwise known as MICRO-nutrients. Set up your macronutrients so that you are eating at least 1 gram of protein for…

I would add arms (cable curls, hammer curls, skull crushers, tricep extensions) and other isolation lifts to the days you want "moar". Or abs. Lots of abs. Ball twists, row boats, sit-ups, pull-up leg lifts, etc.

[/quote] Thank you :) I have done a lot of research on proper form and my husband checks me all the way through :) [/quote] Husbands make great lifting partners. :smile: Don't tell mine I said that, it will go right to his head.

As you are getting started, your focus should be on form. As many people have posted on this thread places to find videos on form, make sure you do your homework before you go to the gym. So, NO, 15 reps does not mean the weight is too light for you as you get started and get a feel correct way to do the exercise. And if…

Yes, you can start lifting now and it will not slow down your process. In fact, the more muscle you build the more calories it takes to run your body. The TDEE (your resting energy - calorie - requirement for the day) is based on lean body mass. Lean body mass is basically the sum weight of your bones, muscle, organs, etc…

Wow, I bet you feel like a rock star! Keep on, keepin on!

Kimothy38 just reminded me of some other valuable tidbit - do not ignore the core!! If you have been lifting heavy, just starting to lift heavy, or just starting to lift at all, focus on a lot of core work. This will not only improve your lifts but it will also keep your back safe. For core here are some of the exercises I…

Just as an aside - deadlifts are a hard lift. Be careful, because if you do them wrong, you will get hurt. But they are super for the bum. :wink:

Hi, I've added you. Have you started lifting at all? Do you have someone that you can work out with that can help you with form? A lot of people will recommend two books: New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women and Stronglifts. I have never read either of these, but I hear they are a great place to start. I've written and…

Start with dumbbells. You don't have to use a bar.

I lift 5 times a week as well.

You won't bulk up, I promise you. I lift heavy and I am far from bulky. You have to challenge your muscles to see definition so if you are reaching your final rep in every set without too much trouble - you are lifting too light. I agree with the other poster, you should do squats, bench, and deads and try to increase your…

One day at time, just make small changes and they will all add up to a much healthier you!

Reading over everyone's list, I am like I pay for that, and that, oh, and that... LOL. So I guess that leaves... sex. But I am married, so I guess I pay for it but not with money (KIDDING!). I do pay for: Lawn care, house cleaning, personal trainer, gym membership, I eat out often, but I do not have someone come in to…

You should be ok if it's only the one meal and you go right back at it afterwards. How low are you going on your carb intake?

20 reps is kinda high, you should probably lower to 12-15 and you should barely be able to get that 15th rep with the weight you have it set on. If you do a light weight for high reps you will fatigue because you muscles will fill with lactic acid, not because you are actually tired from the exercise. Not to say there…

I haven't been following the traditional lifting programs (NRFWL or Stronglifts or what-have-you) but these are a couple of my recent lifts: Bench Press - 110lbs Split Squats (one leg behind you on a bench so you are basically only squatting with one leg) - 120lbs One-Arm Preacher Curl - 30lbs I move all over the board…

I have actually not done a DEXA scan, though I thought about it. I started with a PT about June 1 and he has a lot of experience with calipers. So decided to do a little research project - about this time I also had hydrostatic fat testing done: I'm 5'4", female, 30, my weight was ~137lbs at the time 1. Tanita Resistance…

Awesome! Thanks! Those are all great... I knew I was thinking about it too hard.

Google it. It's for the "die hard" drinkers - I mean runners, among us. :wink:

Yes! I think this is a great idea. Even if they don't use them, I will and it will make me happy. Purple is my fav, followed by pink.

I have an individual bag for just about every sport. I generally make use of the reusable grocery bag OR I actually reuse the bags they give when you go to the race. I have a bag for swimming, running, boxing, and hashing (any of you runners hashers?).

I made these last night. So, so. Probably won't go through the effort again. Here is a Kale recipe: 1/2 a bunch of kale, washed and cut into bit sized pieces Dressing 1 tblsp tahini 1 tblsp of aminos (or tamari or soy sauce) 1 tblsp of water 1 tblsp of fresh lemon 1 clove of garlic Mix the dressing well, then mix the…

Do you eat coconut milk? Put a can of Thai Coconut milk in the fridge for a while (like at least a few hours). Open it from the bottom and all the cream from the milk has settled and you can scoop it out and whip it. Adding a little of the liquid as needed for consistency. Add fruit and cinnamon and enjoy!

After reading the whole debate between Glucocorticoi and jg627, I declare Gluc the winner. Points well made and well supported. Congrats. :happy:

I am so going to try Young's and Lambic as soon as possible. This made my day. Also Black Butte almost made my list.