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  • I started doing pilates about 8 months after my c-section. First I had to check for diastis recti: http://www.befitmom.com/abdominal_separation.html That could be why it feels different to you now. The muscles have actually moved.
    in muscles (3 years) after c-section - funny sensations? Comment by grrretel November 2013
  • I was roughly 5'4" and 200 when I started using the free weights at work. I had the same experience as you. I asked the personal trainer to show me free weights and he showed me all of the machines instead. I spent a lot of partially wasted time working on those damn machines. Lately, I've been lifting at home. I have a…
    in Women and weights Comment by grrretel February 2013
  • I'm a huge fan of the "New Rules of Lifting for Women" and stumptuous.com. Here are a bunch of right and wrong ways to lift: http://www.stumptuous.com/category/training/dork_to_diva
    in Women and weights Comment by grrretel February 2013
  • I'm in the exact same boat - same about of weight lost and kept off until I had my daughter, calorie counting not keeping me accountable. I'm on day 3 of Phase 1 to change things up a bit. I'm already eating some carbs to keep up with the amount I exercise.
    in South Beach Diet Pros/Cons Comment by grrretel October 2012
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