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First, Please, go to a running store and get yourself fitted for shoes. It will make all the difference in the world. Even your zumba shoes won't work... A good store will watch (or video) your gait on a treadmill and fit you accordingly. Don't be surprised if they also suggest you go up an entire size. Caution: this will…
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you can NEVER do too much Tricep work if you want to avoid arm fat! you may not be able to spot reduce, but if you have ever met anyone who can do 100 pushups, you will NEVER see hanging skin!
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If you just do one album, try LMFAO, Sorry for Party Rocking!
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On lifting or heavy workout days, you might want to try adding a Protein drink /shake. I prefer Myoplex Chocolate Fudge. 300 calories, 42 grams of protein!
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Great advice from everyone. If it helps, imagine yourself at age 50. What do you look like? Feel like? All my life, I was young and svelte. Then I hit my 40's. I had another child and then two years ago, I put away the scale. Well, I woke back up this January and man, was I horrified.. I had gained almost 50 pounds.. and…
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Yes, I have been super sore, especially after lunge day. I found that doing some 'other' moving activities on my off days helps with the stiffness - yoga for sure, but even Zumba helps me to burn off the lactic acid build up. Even if I am a little sore, i still do the workout on my scheduled days as the lifting itself…
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I started at 179 and am also 5'4" but I'm 47. I did great for months on the lower calories (1200), then I hit a plateau. Sometimes I ate my exercise calories back (if I was hungry, sometimes not). I read 'Eat More to Weigh Less' and some other some other posts like…
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First, congrats on losing 25 pounds! I appreciate your post. You have a tough decision to make and honestly, it is going to come down to your own preferences in the end. I was in your same space, lifting a few days a week while training, running and losing weight, eating at a deficit. I then decided I needed to get my body…
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bump... sorry, couldn't resist, there is some great info here!
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When I started lifting again, I MADE myself start yoga two days a week. (and yes, I HATE yoga!) but it does help with soreness for me. It may be worth a try!
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Sometimes I can go up, sometimes I go back. My GOAL is to go up, but some days I just don't have it in me. AND honestly, it depends on what you are lifting. For example for lunges, to go up from 40 pounds for me (20 per hand), I'd have to go up to 50. That is a HUGE jump and I couldn't do it. So, I did a few more reps…
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wow, you ARE ME! except I did 4-5-6 cans a day! put on 50 pounds in two years! Mt. Dew is the DEVIL!
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THIS^ and totally agree! (Smith bar doesn't really count for weight as best as I can tell)..
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See how you feel. I am sooo anxious to get back, I wouldn't wait, but if you are feeling up for it and READY, then just go back Monday! My body seems quite able to tell me what I need (even if it is a doctor speaking for it!) If not, enjoy the week.. maybe get in an extra cardio class? Regardless, CONGRATS! I'm super…
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Great start... My cousin just posted this on facebook.... if you want to feel better about yourself.. Go to Walmart... then you can see what 'stupid' looks like.. Now, I 'm not saying all people at Walmart are stupid, but I bet you will see SOMETHING that will make you feel better for sure!
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I LOVE it. I am almost thru Stage 1. I know I am stronger. I have lost inches and body fat. As for the push-ups, you have the option of doing them on risers, etc. so don't sweat that.. if you really want to do push ups (they make arms look great and are great for your core), do a search for 100 pushups on the web, there is…
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Next time, just do it.. they won't bite.. they are NOT allowed! and enjoy the scenery while you are there!
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Well, I'm completely grounded for the time being. Doc said to keep weights under 30 pounds for now as with my disease, he is afraid of stress fractures. Doing a bone density test in the next bit, awaiting lab results from some other tests now! MRA/MRI is set for Thursday! Also, and I quote 'Absolutely NO Physical…
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Great start!!! you are going to rock this!
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wow, I seriously think you are a BEAST! THAT IS a ton of weight and NO I don't think it is easy to lose lean muscle, so the answer is probably not! The easiest way to check is start getting your body fat measurements done. My gym has a machine that tells me all the stats, you can ask at yours? You are doing just fine.. you…
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If you want to inbox me your email, I'll be glad to send the ones I did...
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nah, alive and kicking.. doing the test on Thursday!
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one of my friends on here is! bump!
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bump... looking for the same answers!!
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THAT!
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Well, you don't know it yet, but you are going to have ANOTHER kid at 40. Get cranking on your bod NOW and do NOT stop.. and for the dumbass you are married to, no worries, he'll be gone.. he's leaving you for your friend!
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You might want to share your goals for exercise to help folks better help you... If your goal for specific body parts is losing weight in that area, please know you cannot SPOT reduce. I am working on losing weight and better fitness and strength. My preference is for less moves that workout a maximum of muscles at once -…
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You have some SERIOUS strength! Nice!
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totally agree too. My second mile is ALWAYS my best!
