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Thanks Side. I have had some lower back issues, and deadlifts seem to aggrivate them. I have tried bent-over rows and they dont seem to bother me, so I will add them as a regular. Any other ideas for the back? One thing I left out was that I also take a one hour yoga class after my workout on Tuesdays. I love that class.

Scott, Dave and Side: I haven't really noticed any max lift gains...kind of staying stable. I've been lifting for about a year. When I started (and was not worrying about fat loss) I was improving max lifts steadily and gaining mass. I'm 6 foot tall but dont know my percent body fat. Monday is chest: flat bench 5X5@185,…

Lorina, I still have a little belly fat I want to lose. I want to see them abs. I'm starting to just get a hint of them.

Lisa, I set my goals to maintain body weight, thinking if I stay under, I should be good. Scott, I'm just using a tape. I never would have thought I was carrying fat in my arms or chest, but I guess it's possible.

OK, another thought. Once I get all the fat off, how would I be able to gain the muscle mass back without also gaining the fat back also? Dang, this is hard!

I have changed my lifting routine to 5 sets of 5 reps each to be able to incorporate heaver weight. I've only been doing this routine about 2 weeks, as opposed to the old standard 3 set of 10 reps.

52 yr old male: Mon-Fri AM: 1.5 mile walk at 3.5 mph Mon PM: Weight Training: Chest & Triceps Tue PM: Weight Training: Legs Wed PM: Aerobic Thur PM: Weight Training: Back & Biceps Fri PM: may or may not, if so, may do whatever

hasn't happened to me yet. I started first week of the year and have dropped 12 pounds. I do some cardio and strength training 4-5 days a week. I am 52 and now 181 lbs. I eat about 1600 cal a day and going over my protein intake and am dropping about 1 to 1.5 pounds a day. I don't call what I am doing on a diet, but rather…

WATER FIGHT !!!!!

Subway has good choices, also Wendy's chili is OK...just no cheese or crackers.

I got nothing for ya. :)

Same thing was happening to me. I would not cut down on the amount of water. Just try to get all the water in by dinner. Then you should have some time to clear it before bedtime. I still get up once or twice a night though.

Dont be discouraged! If you weren't exercising I could understand your frustration. But you are doing the right thing. By adding the exercise you are toning and firming your muscles.....hopefully adding some! You may still be dropping fat but adding a little muscle mass, and muscle weighs more than fat. Body transformation…

Three scrambled egg whites on toasted whole wheat sandwich rounds and a banana.

I drink Sobe Lifewater....and really like them. They are my substitute for Diet Mt. Dews.

I use Brooks as well. If you haven't had somebody versed in running shoes look at your old ones....do it. Certain types of shoes are designed for certain gaits or strides. Looking at the wear pattern on your old running shoes will tell a story. I over-pronate and therefore, get shoes designed for that (no arch support).

sounds like "shin splints", and they are a bear. Google them and see if that is what you think they are.