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Eating in deficit, increased my exercise and guess what? Gained weight. Yup, the scales SUCK

How are you measuring that Kimiuzzell? I don't think that those measurements sound at all accurate! And my weight will vary by 6-8lbs in a month dependent on my cycle. Don't sweat it, it'll be right in a couple of days.

My day: Bad night sleep, woke up with headache. Panadol. Dealt with tantrum child for about an hour. Managed to get myself to the gym for new training program - holy crap, hard work. Not sure if can lift arms anymore. Home to bake, clean, do washing, iron and get dinner on. Called out for birth. Home at midnight. Ugh. Yay…

Yeah at 24% I'd do a cut. Gaining is generally done when you are at a lower body fat (say <18%). Cutting means reducing calories - often by around 500 a day but also varies for each individual. I've dropped mine gradually from 1950, to 1750 and now 1500. I am also upping my cardio a little to hopefully speed things up. Key…

Congrats Beeps, what a relief. Stephie - sorry about the exam. Kinda jealous of your daughters squats there :/ Sam - great to see you back What do you want to know? I know a little - are you wanting to know which to do (if any)? Often will be dependent on your current BF%. I'm cutting right now - pretty much sucks lol. But…

Hi all, I have returned from my holiday (if you can call it that) and am ready to get back to it. I did well while I was away - got myself a gym membership and really only missed 5 days of lifting out of the full 4 weeks - mostly the travelling days. Eating was pretty tough with meals out/ people cooking for us so I know…

Hey, welcome back pmag. I went to a gym here in UK yesterday, combat later today (so excited!). So much chocolate and goodies here - feel some weight gain coming on :/ Will try to be strong! LOL

Oh I hear ya! I have had regular dexa over the past year - lost fat, put it on and more, then back down to what I started with. A whole year of effort for no change! Although, I have seen increases in my lifts but still, progress is slow. I have asked a PT for some assistance now and am going to push harder to increase my…

I'm still here working out. Have been less active in new job than I'm used to so have cut cals a bit to compensate - boo. Had PT session yesterday to review program and set some goals. Go away (UK) next week so hoping to come back with a refreshed attitude

Squats. Deadlifts. Bench. All compound lifts will improve core strength when performed correctly. My core is strong and I do no specific abs focused work. Of course, Planks and Push ups are simple faves and there are many variations.

Wow, everyone has been super busy lifting and getting workouts done this week - woohoo! Dawn - I hear ya - I am bruised up too. Plus I have a skanky rash all over from the mud - but so do all my team mates from the gym so we are all looking hideous together, hahaha. I have lifted x 2 so far this week. Maybe rest day/ maybe…

Good luck with the run Dawn - I always found choc brownies would help! I lifted yesterday, then did our local 'Grueling Games' which is an obstacle course (like Tough Mudder or True Grit). Was great fun actually, despite the fact I am still finding mud in places it shouldn't be!! Today my knees are bruised and sore -…

Now this happens??? FFS.

I am grumpy. Crappy squat day. Then I overheard someone talking about working to failure and I thought 'hmmmm..... I guess I don't really do that much'. So then I tried it with my next set of split squats and got almost DOUBLE freakin' reps. I have been slacking and wasting effort and time. :s So. Concerted efforts to do…

Love a catch up! Anyone who wants to visit sunny QLD is welcome to drop in ;-) Kimmi - where are you? We are in UK next month (originally from there). Dumping carbs sounds *kitten*. Just tweak your macros. Dawn - glad you had a good trip. I lifted today. Noticing an improvement in reps and weight for the past 2 weeks.…

With pride :D

I lifted and did combat today.... tomorrow could be interesting!

Thanks ladies - that PB was 1.85 x bodyweight - goal is 2 x so gotta add another 7.5kg. Seems a long way off!

Oh my gosh - devastated re: manic :'( So awful! Really shocked. Beeps - scary - hope all goes well. It seems I have missed a lot during my move. Kinda got hung up with the bad news there so apologies to all who have been achieving greatness in the gym. I have been lifting and combating - tho' diet has been shite. Weight…

Sorry no time to catch up with posts! I have however made time for lifting/ combat. I'm still here. Just busy. Loving your efforts, will get back soon I promise!

I wish I was properly moved! We are just in short term accommodation living out of boxes/ suitcases

Ok, I'm officially a Queenslander! Moved yesterday. Hating living out of boxes already. Travelling today up to the town where we will be living - another hour away. Feeling fat and bloated after the travel and crappy eating/ dehydration. Need to get me a gym quick smart

I'm still here, moving/ working out/ studying. Tired. Good luck for your meet Dawn, can't wait to hear about it. Did my last combat class today :'( Gutted.

Well I replaced lifting weights with lifting boxes this weekend. Removals done. Only managed to get in 2 lifting sessions and 2 combat last week. Back to 'normal' this week I hope.

Intervals don't need to go on for longer, just less recovery IMO. I don't follow strong, but I do HIIT at the end of my workouts sometimes. I do 30 secs on, 30 secs off running or bike. For 10 - 15 mins depending on how I feel. Upper body for me today - not time for intervals. Not sure if will get to gym tomorrow - parking…

Ok Manic I can understand that. Personally, I'm avoiding SL DLs and wouldn't attempt SA DLs purely because of the force on my elbows - they tend to suffer holding weight for extended periods so I don't end up appreciating the benefits. DEXA results are in - back down to 19.9% body fat (from 22% 2 months ago). Phew! Lost…

Wow @ your bench Dawn. I did cardio today too. Combat and a fast hill walk - legs are sore today. Supposed to be DL day tomorrow but not sure I'll do that - may have a recovery day. Will see how I feel in the morning

I asked why single ARM deadlifts. Legs yes. I can understand. Single arm seems like a waste of a deadlift IMO but I guess it depends what you want out of it. Personally I improve my grip strength by lifting heavy as frequently as possible - exercises such as rows, rdls, deadlifts all improve my grip. At the same time as…

Single arm DLs? Why? What program is that in? What's the point???? Squats were *kitten* today. So was work. That is all. Wine............

Squat problems - story of my life! Manic - butt wink is a term given to the tucking under of the butt at the bottom of the squat just prior to standing again. At least, that's how I've always interpreted it. quite why someone called it 'butt wink' is beyond me. Squats for me today too