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Hey, I was doing a linear programme 5x5x5x3x8 now Im on a three day split 5-8 reps. My personal trainer has set these programmes for me and I am so loving it. I have noticed some changes in my core, have shrunk somewhat but still have a belly lol.....good things take time hehe

Definitely start now. Three times a week if you can allow...

When I ripped my calve muscle I wasnt allowed to stretch for a week had to ice it and complete rest. but that was a severe tear. I would stretch holding it for 10 seconds and do this twice over. See how you feel in a day or two. Sorry, couldnt remember how you pulled your quad. Was it squatting? Be mindful of how low you…

Week 12 here and a piddly loss of 4lbs BUT I am thankful for those first photos I took when I started because Ive shurnk in the waist, my butt is a lot higher and my "capital B" (tummy) is getting smaller. I was going insane with weighing weekly with no real result but have come to terms with not letting the scale rule my…

LOL You are not weird at all :)

Sounds like you have torn a muscle, might only be a slight tear but be careful and rest cause if it turns into a bigger tear you could be out for much longer. Do use Ice and rest. Also check your technique maybe pull back on the amount of weight you are lifting for a couple of workouts aswell. Of course if the pain is…

Depends what time. 8am I eat eggs. 6pm I'll cook dinner when I get home full of protein.

I have just started a three day very heavy split after coming off a linear programme/ Got legs tomorrow *gulp*

Ipod classic, Im a huge music fan. Always had the classic, even upgraded to a new one instead of buying the ipod touch. Heard too many nightmare stories with the touch.

I think people are grossly over estimating. I might do a Les Mills Body Combat group fitness class where I am busting my butt. I can burn between 400-500 cals in 50 minutes. Im 213lbs!!

I took a high dose of fish oil for a couple of months with no noticeable change. Thinking about taking Berocca daily now though, that has Vit B, Vit C calcium, magnesium and zinc. All in one pill.

How about exercising more or what I do is log it before I shove it in my mouth :) I tend to compare how much things are calorie wise for snacks etc :)

Try eating more after your workout before bedtime.

I have lost 4 pounds since January 2nd. I did take before pics which I was very thankful for when I updated those photos recently. I look like Ive lost a lot more than that thanks to lifting heavy :)

I measure and take pics more than I weigh. When I do weigh the number doesnt affect me like it used too. Can see the changes via photos and measuring.

I bet you felt better though afterwards. On those unusual days I need a kick start I usually think about why I started my journey in the first place then about my results and the work Ive put into getting my results. Im also a creature of habit if I miss a lifting session I think Ive stuffed up the whole programme lol just…

That is awesome news!! Well done :)

On lifting days I have to eat more. I bump my intake between 300-400 cals. Tiredness was also a factor when I started out but your body does adjust to this and moves more towards muscle fatigue *sighs* hehe

I am fluctuating between 3-5 pound loss since January the second but my body shape has changed dramatically. I took pics when I started and updated those a couple of weeks ago. My eyes almost popped out of my head hahaha. Clothes are loose, shoes are loose, watch is loose, necklaces hang longer round the neck. Ive done…

36 yo 5ft 3" 1500-2000 calories no goal weight as Im working on inches lost not weight lost. Lifting heavy on a linear programme 5x5 3 times per week and changing that to a 3 day split next week 3-8 reps Cardio is 30-60 minutes either walking or group fitness class 3 times a week Its been very successful, my body shape has…

Its only been one day. Why dont you weigh yourself after 3 or five days?

My clothes go on and off with much better ease as in they dont get stuck in the back fat crevase when peeling off clothes lol

Up in a pony tail or if Im doing a class then in a messy bun cause Ive actually flicked myself in the eye with my hair in a ponytail....PAIN PAIN PAIN lol Oh dear not pleasant! I sweat alot too Dont want that icky feeling when hair sticks to your face.

You can get resistance bands and use those outside of the gym lots of exercises to choose from online too.

I would be inclined to listed to the doctors advice but Im sure you can go for a slowish walk

That is awesome progress in 10 weeks imagine where you will be in another 10 weeks! Keep up the great work

Damn straight!

Sounds bloody awful to drink lol

Wait till the day after the day after....DOMS can be worse 48 hours after lifting. This is all normal. Try and keep moving regularly cause the longer you sit the worse the stiffness feels. Well done on starting your routine!