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Mainly to look good... I mean let's be honest, who doesn't like looking good with your shirt off? And also to be healthy. I want to live a long HEALTHY life and not be dependent on others for a long time. -confidence -health -therapy time (happiness) -social -etc
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SueInAz nailed it. It could be a number of things. I would take a step back and evaluate the following: Sleep: Get at least 8 hours. Diet: As Sue mentioned, are you not eating enough or did you recently change it... it might take some time to adjust Deficiencies: Most of us are deficient in Omega-3's and other vitamins and…
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Good plan. Cut to see that hard work and then bulk, but not above 15%. It's all personal preference though.. but I definitely am happier when I can see some abs instead of feeling puffy even though I know I'm making gains. Slow Gains = Win. =)
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Have you noticed that you're eating more? Strength training itself it's going to cause weight gain. However, there could be a couple of factors: - Have you reduced your cardio to where you aren't burning as many calories as you used to? - Are you eating more because your hunger has increased due to strength training?…
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^This^ Do what feels best for YOU. If you feel like you need to eat more before you lift, then do so. If you want to train fasted, do it. If you have to have a workout drink during the workout... do it. So long as you are meeting your caloric and macro-nutrient needs based on your fitness activity, you'll see the results.
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First of all, congratulations on losing 50lbs! That's a true accomplishment. A lot of people get wrapped up into the cardio game for losing weight and avoid lifting so you're not alone. However, body composition is much more than just the # on the scale as you're starting to see. You should look up some beginner workouts…
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Great suggestions on the squat already.. as for your bench press. I would recommend using Dumbbells to build up the strength of your weaker side. My chest is my hardest to grow body-party and in order form me to correct the symmetry, this did the trick.
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I am also looking for friends that lift. Feel free to add me. I am an aspiring ACE CPT and Physique competitor.
