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Well she has been working on her form and really likes lifting. Body weight dead lift and a real push up. Sister is pretty excited to try it for herself someday. http://youtu.be/a-HS4qRZ2N4

Good to see others with the bald + beard look.

http://youtu.be/FSSDLDhbacc

http://nicktumminello.com/2014/01/the-321-abdominal-plank-and-other-cool-stuff/

If I can do it, it will be a huge challenge for me. Whether its "impressive" or not well...... :D

It is a good program and if you enjoy it that is what is important. You should also not have any issues progressing on it. It might be a slower progression than his linear program but if you are not training for a competition then that does not matter. IMO there is not a time limit on noob gains. We will all reach our…

I really like the periodized layout on the big compounds but I dont like those for the accessory lifts. Heavy 4-6 leg extensions and curls would make my joints hurt especially after all the other heavy lifts in the same day.

Good article on increasing resistance on planks. http://nicktumminello.com/2014/01/the-321-abdominal-plank-and-other-cool-stuff/ None of these will flatten your abs though.

There is really no exercise that will target any area for fat loss. Full body strength training that focuses on the big compound movements and a calories deficit to reduce body fat. It will work but it takes time.

I would still log it as walking. The small obstacles you are describing are pretty normal and would barely add any extra calories over walking flat hard surface. The hiking input is quite a bit higher and is meant for off road on more challenging terrain.

My numbers are very similar except I am 20 lbs heavier. I usually work up to one heavy set so 25 reps sounds pretty tough.

There has not been a significant benefit shown as far as I have been able to find. http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/blog/performing-cardio-on-an-empty-stomach/ http://www.lookgreatnaked.com/articles/does_cardio_after_an_overnight_fast_maximize_fat_loss.pdf There is currently a study that just got accepted for review but its…

Safeway Select. :) I like it and its cheap.

Both of you are seriously strong. Impressive.

My favorite workouts are on Saturday after Waffles. :smile:

Almost everything. :) I think I am made of rotisserie chicken though.

Wow what a difference for only a few pounds lost. Awesome progress.

Wow you are one tough lady. Great work.

Pickles. Jar says 0 cals. :)

Is that a rule or something? The person that finishes first is the winner right? :smile:

3 calories per minute so like 15 calories.

Its going to be a battle forever and unfortunately people do put more credibility in someone that has the results already. You are on the right track but just to clarify a little the lifting does not help burn fat anymore than the cardio. Both burn calories but it is the calorie deficit that causes weight loss. That could…

You can love your food you cant LOVE your food. ;)

The pictures above are actually a video link that I thought is good info. He talks about the exaggerated arch in there and what its for. A couple of ques that I found helpful are Imagine trying to put your shoulders in your back pockets. Try pulling the bar apart on the way down. Try bending it in half on the way up. I am…

I think they are for shortening your neck. :D I never do them though. I get enough work with my side lateral raises and rows.

I keep them retracted even at the top. Trying to put them back under you while under a heavy load sounds like a lot of stress on the shoulder joint. http://youtu.be/GIqcXj2pAPA

You may be right based on the comment posted after that. You can eat maintenance calories for no exercise activity and then create a deficit with exercise. But the deficit is necessary for weight loss. That is not what was said though.

You need to get on a program instead of just making it up as you go. Strong Curves is a great full body program that focuses on lower body and glutes. Incorporates many of those lifts but in a structured way.

This video helped me a ton. http://youtu.be/zoZWgTrZLd8