gracielynn1011 Member

I agree. When I got my fitbit, I set my activity in MFP to sedentary, and log any nonstep activity in the fitbit app. Non step activity is something like strength training, or a workout dvd. So far that has been working out for me. By logging in fitbit app, it carries over to MFP without counting it twice.

I use a mixture of Pyrex bowls and mason jars. Depends on what I'm taking and how I packed it up the night before. Never had a problem with either.

I think you covered your bases, no one should jump you. Calorie intake is a big deal, but you definitely need to train the muscles also. Training makes the core strong, calorie deficit makes it lean.

The guys at work say I seem very tough and intimidating because I am very no nonsense. But after they get to know me, I am fun and easy going, and flirtable. But I work with my husband, so they can't really flirt with me.

Work on a full body strength training program. In my opinion, it is Bette to start with a written program, like New Rules of Lifting, Start in Strength, Strong Lifts, or Strong Curves. It is easiest to learn and follow a program that has the exact details written down. As you learn, you can tweak the program to make it…

I think it varies so much from woman to woman that you will.get a wide range of answers. Some women will say that it absolutely causes weight gain, some will say it does and to stop using it as an excuse. Personally, I know that when I made the decision to use hormone free bc, it was so much easier easier me to lose…

People saying "oh its easy for you! You're 20 years younger than me." Ok then. Keep standing there complaining about how over weight you are. I'll just ignore you now since you didn't want to hear about how counting calories and exercise works.

Tonight is my second work out in October. I am doing B tonight. I got a new phone recently and lost the data on my stronglifts app, but luckily I remember my current weights. I actually had to de-load tonight. Back down to 90lb on squats. De-loaded on OHP last time, so I'm at 55lb tonight. DL supposed to be at 130lb.…

Can you afford it without financial strain on your family? Will you or your children be forced to eat ramen noodles and pinto beans for the next 10 years to pay for it? If the answer to this are no, then it is not selfish. If the answer is yes, then yes it would be selfish. If its something that you want, make it a goal.

I am 5' 5" and started at 185-190. I was easily 35% bf or possibly more! What you need to remember is that this is your starting point, not your ending point. Log it on a spreadsheet or chart and look at it again in 6 months. Watch the trend as it goes down.

Work on form. Even if that means a deload. Going heavy is no use if you are risking injury or ineffective workouts due to poor form.

Not bulking yet. I am eating at maintenance or slightly under. My plan is when I stall out on weight progressing I will start a bulk then.

I love to sing! I don't think I'm very good now though. When I was a young teenager I sang at church and in talent dhows at school.if I had kept it up, and got some formal training, I probably could have been good. Now I sing in the car, or when I clean my house, but I'm always embarrassed when someone hears me besides my…

I'm a barefoot lifter. My weight room has carpet and I have tried different types of shoes, but feel more stable without them.

I think it is possible. But it is difficult. I have mostly guy pals, because I am the only female on my work team. My husband works there too and is okay with me having them as friends. But I don't talk to them outside of work, other than just basic conversation. No personal texts or calls, no FB messages. I say it is…

Tonight Squats 100lb, 5x5!! One of my September goals. OHP 60 lb 1x2, 50 lb, 5x5, had to go down on this one. I started with 60 lb and could only lift it twice. No idea why I was so weak when I was doing 60 on this previously. Deadlifts 110 lb, 1x5. Very rough on the last rep but I got it! Hip thrusts 65 lb. 1x10. Had to…

TNT is a good one! Also like Thunderstruck.

Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard party in the usa - Miley Cyrus fat bottom girls - Queen Call me maybe - Carly rea jensen Don't cha - *****cat dolls Love you like a love song - Selena Gomez. I save these for the end of my workout so I have the energy to finish. I also get some cardio because I dance to them between…

Today feels off. Squats 100 lb 5, 4, 5, 4, 4 Bench 70 lb 5, 4, 4, 3, 2. This one suffered because I had a toddler try to climb me. I like to think I could have gotten 4 reps each set, at least. Rows 70 lb 5, 4, 4, 5, 4. I just got a new bar. Today was my first day with it, and it is a foot longer, so I guess that could…

I weigh every morning. I don't log it. I only use it to monitor my maintenance range.

You are probably right on that.I guess I should have let him carry it to the door at least for liability reasons.

That is what my husband says. We work together and I am the only woman on the team, and he still won't let me help pick up heavier items. He says even though he thinks I'm awesome, he doesn't want "the guys" to think I can lift more than him. Lol

True. Although its jot actually in my neighborhood. I would have a 25 minute drive to get there if I went. But there is no other gyms in the area, so the people who don't have the space for at home have no other options.

LOL! Got to love that! I guess they just assume that since we don't look like She Hulks that we are weak.

There is no way I could do a gym. One of my friends told me that our local gym is full of two kinds of people. The people who are there to trade drugs, or the people who are there for the hook ups. I am so grateful that I got my rack so I could progress at home.

Apparently not. Lol.

Mfp is a tool. It is up to the user to determine how it is used.

I ran at the beginning of the summer. Honestly, if I didn't have to take my kids, I could probably enjoy it. But I never went alone. My progress was hampered by having to push a stroller, or stop every 1/10 of a mile to deal with my niece who wanted to come with me, but changed her mind as soon as warm up was over. It also…

Yesterday's workout: Squat 95 5x5. I took longer rests between sets. I usually stick to 3 min, but I did 4-5 last night and it really made a difference. OHP 60 4x5, 1x3. I really thought I would nail it this time. I got 4 sets with no problem, on the last I only made 3, and could barely re rack the bar. Again with 4-5 min…

I think its normal, as long as the new goal is still in a healthy range. My original goal was 15 lbs ago.