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I think taking care of an infant is about all the work a body needs. Aigre, great workout. High rep and I do not get along (Damn asthma) I went to go do Zumba last night because I was feeling energetic. The instructor suddenly quit and the class was taught by the fabulous Ms. Beveryly who isn't happy unless your heart is…

Dang those pictures are huge. Top is before, bottom is after.

Aigre, There are four cycles based on goals. Muscle gain, Performance, maintenance, and Fat loss. I started at Maintenance, where I was gaining strength and losing a tiny bit a scale weight. I wanted to fit into my pants better and asked to be entered into a fat loss cycle. They dialed my macros to reduce calories by about…

Having a good day. I love the post-period woosh of the scale. Overnight I dropped 1.5 pounds. It's interesting actually. I maintain scale weight leading up to my period, but I'm actually retaining water. Therefore, When all the water leaves, I can actually see the little bit of weight that I've actually been losing as I…

It was a 50/50 kind of day. Blew my fat on breakfast (now eating plain tuna on bread for dinner) because I had a turkey sausage honey butter biscuit from Quick Chek. TOTALLY WORTH IT! I was all over the damn place at work. PMS lack of concentration. ( I get fuzzy brained) But I left early for OBGYN appointment. I'm in very…

@Beeps2011 I am totally pissed off on your behath. NOBODY, No woman or man should ever say that to a woman. This is a huge contributing factor to women having to overcome negative body image. How dare she dog you like that. Best of luck with the kids, and definitely have a blast in Boston. You so totally need and deserve…

HOORAY FOR BIG PANTS!! Feel better Dawn. Congestion is no fun. Today, I be ti-red.

Here's the info on alcohol Dr. Brad is the resident exercise/nutrition scientist for ETP.

Jo-we count alcohol usually as fat but there is an option to calculate as carbs. Alcohol is empty calories. If you pull from carbs it's calories divided by four. If you calculate as fat, it's calories divided by 9. AIgre, if you save you wine for super day, you don't have to be as careful of hitting exact macros. Super can…

I typically do the 7 day rhythm. I like having consistent days too. Sometimes I'll throw in an 8 day because I need to move things around for my schedule. It's totally OK to be flexible. This week I did I so I could move my Super day to Saturday. Tomorrow is the theme park, Fright Fest and I intend to EAT! Did Stage 4 WO…

Seems everyone is very busy and glad to see IK'm in good company for missing workouts. I was lazy yesterday and missed my workout. I totally should have gone because today my hypersomnia flared. I was falling asleep in the car on the way home, walked in the door, went straight to bed for an hour nap. Now I'm waiting for…

Stephanie, thanks for the shout out. Aigre, ETP definitely takes some getting used to. I think it took me close to a month to really get it. I finally adjusted to my new macros and have been "all green" for three days. FINALLY! Hooray for running. Julie, I apologise, I did not mean to be discouraging. I had hoped for the…

My mom's Thyroid used to make her weight yo-yo like crazy. She had a closet full of clothes in a variety of sizes because she'd never really know what she'd be wearing. She'd fluctuate between a 14 and a 20. It was nuts. She's finally stable now that the assisted living home has her medication regulated, but her weight is…

Hi ladies. Everyone is so busy. Happy Thanksgiving week to our Canadian friends. Jo, you are one busy lady. Hope things are going better at home. Julie, good luck with the new gym, you too Stephanie. Good luck clothes shopping and with the new job. Aigre, let me know if I can help. Feel free to PM me. The only pages you…

Here is my code if Julie's doesn't work. https://gr3f.co/c/16324/eYAE0 Julie, did you increase your macros all at once when you signed up, or did you build up to the new calories level? Also, did you tell the coaches about your thyroid issues? The weight fluctuations with the thyroid I know can be insane. My mom suffers…

Way to go Julie!! Remember, not every day is a PR. I don't have access to fractional plates, so it's a huge jump from the 30dbs to the 35dbs on my bench press. I'm trying to push extra reps to get to the higher weight. Julie, if you are worried about your back, a belt may be necessary if you aren't using one already.…

Julie, fat burgled is when they reduce your daily fat macros when you enter a true fat loss cycle. Head coach commented on my sheet yesterday. He's happy with my progress too. So I did in fact hit the gym Thursday, and I reduced weight across the board. Got in all of my sets and reps. I was thinking it was the reduction in…

Aigre, the conference calls is for group coaching. I'm basic, so I communicate with my coaches online. Julie, congrats on the loss. Glad that initial gain on ETP is working itself out. I'm down .5 since last week when my macros were adjusted. I got fat burgled. Which is actually kinda crazy because I'm not nailing my…

NSV: I inspired someone. Him: Hey Samantha Marie - Thanks for being in my head on my ride the last 2 mornings - you helped Me: Seriously? That's cool, thanks. Him: Yeah - just a few of the things you've shared

Jo, sometimes fat comes off in a woosh. That woosh usually happens after a period of rest when your body isn't producing extra glycogen or water from high intensity or high volume work. RE: coach, all I can suggest is sitting down and figuring out what YOU really want. What are your options right now? Break out the old…

Eventful day. Slept until 10am. I was a dirty rotten sleep in and it was awesome. I actually had the energy to clean my house and hit the weights. I also spoke to my coach today and had my macros adjusted. Going into a short-term cut. My weight is trending down nicely, my lifts are AWESOME, but it's time to get some inches…

I'm still exhausted. My hypersomnia is flaring. Julie weight gain is common especially for people adjusting from either low cal or low carb diets. It'll come off fast. Just remember that it's not actual fat. I'm going to see if I can get my BF zapped at the gym this weekend. Nothing busts your progress bubble like pants…

I went to the gym last night and killed my workout. Moved up weights in all lifts, and got my back squat back up to 90lbs and still going. I should max out by workout 6. Alternate side planks Box squat 3x8@80, 85, 90 SL RDL 3x8@35dbs SA Deadstop 3x8@35db Decline Push-up 3x8 bench Of course, I ended up staying up late last…

Evening ladies. Things have been nothing but crazy at work. I haven't settled into a routine yet and it's driving me crazy. Needless to say, I've lost two pounds in three weeks and that's just from running up and down the stairs at work ALL DAY. I counted, it's 1250 stairs, half up, half down. As my coach would say, LISS…

Beeps, you have my greatest sympathy. Forced menopause is tough. I wish I had some words of wisdom or awesome advice to offer, but it's out of my experience. I wish Sue was around here. She worked the program after menopause. We had a very busy week and weekend. I was back at work this week and it was HOT!! Our students…

I'm still doing my three days of Strong.

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Busy busy ladies here. Jo-I'd skip on the power-lifting too at least competition wise. Lift for you girl! Dawn-Hope you can get some rest. I LOVE working out at night. Less crowded and then I sleep like a rock. Beeps- hey girl!! Don't forget to get some rest tooDon't push yourself so hard you make yourself sick or worse.…

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Thanks Dawn. No pain working out today, in fact, the workout went very well. Strong Stage 3 B1: Alternating side planks: harder than it looks 5 each sidex2 Box Squats: 3x65/70/75 Awesome for improving overall form. I had to bring my butt under me and tighten my abs. Dumbbell Dead Stop Row 1x45 (too heavy, I was rotating my…