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Update: I'm feeling slimmer these days and better about myself! No idea why and I haven't weighed myself. I'm too lazy to go into the other room with the scale, I guess ignorance is bliss! During the week I'm doing pretty well but during the weekends I just don't bother to log :) Tonight I start my 2nd cycle of 5/3/1. I'm…
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Welcome!
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THIS!
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Thanks for the pants suggestions, ladies! I have a few pairs of lucky in size 26 and 27... The 26's got too big for me when I really slimmed down so I am hoping they start to fit again. They would stretch out a lot at the waist and be too big. I'll have to take a look at old navy and gap though! I have some AE jeans that…
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lol!! fortunately i live up in boston so i can hide all winter long :) unfortunately i have to wear niceish clothes to work daily. while i can layer and layer my pants not closing is going to be a problem! ill eventually have to guy bigger pants.. ive got 5 pairs of size 0 pants (7 actually, NYC just had a BOGO sale.. i…
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I would say to invest in some kind of protein bars so that if you're really in a pinch (airplane, stuck in the airport, only have 10 min at lunch before your next meeting) you have something quick you can eat that isn't awful for you. I personally love Quest bars :) Do you know if your hotel room will have a kitchenette…
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eat as much as possible! I'm bulking :drinker:
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Love it!! I aspire to do this sometime next year!! Just need to get my lifts up there :) Thank you for sharing!
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I haven't weighed myself since my last updated (no scale lol) but I figured I'd do a quick update since. I'm finishing my first 5/3/1 cycle and deloading this week. I've been feeling really powerful lately. Last week for my 5/3/1 week I pushed 65x6 on OHP, 130x6 on DL, 65x11 on Bench Press, and 125x5 on Squats. Looking…
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I'm definitely struggling with this lately as well...I've started wearing looser workout clothes but all my work clothes are getting tight... I'm finding that what's working best for me to just not thinking about it at all. I log my workouts on Fitocracy and whenever I see a new PR pop up that reinforces why I'm doing…
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MFP...
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Wonderfully inspiring! Congrats on your success and good luck in the future!
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In for ideas!
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I just bought the same chucks! I went for the more neon pink vs the baby pink ;) Can't wait to lift in them!
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This! I also work a full time job. I use an app called GymPact and commit to doing to the gym or working out 4x/week. If I don't meet that threshold I have to pay! In order to make things work with my schedule I will either go before work if I know I can't go after or straight after work. My gym is fortunately less than a…
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Quick Update: So I've been chilling between 133 and 134.6 for the last 10 days or so. I think my weight gain has finally evened out/slowed down. I've taken cals down to about maintenance for the time being and am on the 3rd week of 5/3/1-- deload time next week! As I get into december I'll consider adding more cals back…
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I like to throw a table spoon of jam in my cottage cheese, some fresh fruit, or cereal (I like Cinnamon/Chocolate chex mix). I also like to throw protein powder into it. Good luck!
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Wendler's 5/3/1 on a 4-day split -OHP Day + 3 accessory exercises (db shoulder press, tricep etx, etc.) -Squat Day + 3 accessory exercises (wide squats, lunges, etc.) -Bench Day + 3 accessory exercises (close grip db press, incline bench, etc.) -Deadlift Day + 3 accessory exercises (SL DL, leg press, etc.) Cardio if and…
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I agree with what everyone else has said but would like to add: Cardio- Look good with clothes on Weights- Look amazing naked Hit the weights!!
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In for lifting and eating buddies :)
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AWESOME JOB! So happy you are taking it to heart and not taking any shortcuts. You rock and keep on going!
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Replying because: I'm a woman who lifts and am not supposed to... I follow a 4 day split on 5/3/1 and work related muscle groups after my 'big lifts': -Bench -DL -OHP -Squat I'd advise not doing full body every day but working certain muscle groups (push/pull, or do upper/lower, etc.) so that your muscles have enough time…
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you can submit a request to the mods to reset if you believe it's a mistake
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pure gold!!
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i've heard that if the cold is in your head you're ok to workout, but if it's in your lungs you should avoid it. i was sick about a month ago and i jsut went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for 30 min at a 3.5 just to get some movement in :) base it on how you feel but don't push yourself too hard!
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If you like the taste and IIFYM why wouldn't you eat them??? You could say eating a donut or pretzels isn't worth the calories either. Almonds are a great natural source of healthy fats too :)
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Thanks for your feedback! I typically don't do a lot of cardio, I'm into heavy lifting. However, I do have a desk job where I sit 9 hours a day and then commute almost 40 min each way. I just want to make sure I am getting up during the same and doing laps. I thought the Force would be cool because it shows stairs climbed…
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As a few other folks have mentioned, 'heavy lifting' is relative to you. I want to gain strength so I personally follow the 5/3/1 program so I am doing 1-5 reps. Other common ranges are 6-12 and 15+. Right now my 1RMs are: -Squat: 145lbs -Deadlift: 155lbs -OHP: 65lbs -Bench: 75lbs You can read more and decide what you'd…
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I definitely understand how you feel! I'm afraid I am gaining too quickly though. It seems like every time I step on the scale I'm up 2 lbs. I did had a very food filled weekend and am just finishing my cycle but it's still frustrating! Just need to keep toughing it out! Must think of the muscles!
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Officially hit 134.0 today. I weigh the same today as I did 2 years ago when I first started MFP. My body shape as changed and I look slimmer now but It's scary and I'm starting to hit a mental block!
