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Agree above. When I was doing Stronglifts and was strapped for time I would cut back to 3x5. Pushing your body too hard may hurt you long term.

Do you have weights available at home? I see that you are doing mostly body weight exercises which is fine for now, but eventually you are going to want to progressively add weight to your lifts each week. I had only a few pounds to lose myself when I started Stronglifts and the inches were coming off at a fairly good…

I'm a nurse. I work nights and I do long shifts. I drink 2-3 hot teas throughout the night to keep me focused. No caffeine within 5 hours of planned sleep time. To adjust initially I did guided meditation videos to help me relax and sleep. Stay away from the energy drinks. But sometimes there are days where I get really…

Take some baseline measurements, increase your protein and log consistently at maintenance for 1-2 months. Reevaluate after that and see where you are. You might be eating more than you realize or not burning as much as you think during your workouts. Use a HRM. Weigh your portions. I go up and down in weight about 5lbs…

I always video my lifts to make sure my form is perfect and that I'm at least hitting parallel. Try this If you aren't hitting parallel then deload to work on form. I've done this many times.

To build up to a regular push up, try from Your knees instead of a plank position. Build your way up. Also, like the ladies said above, I def recommend you try dumbbell chest presses. Start small with 5s and work your way up. Really concentrate on form

You are still very early on. Don't worry about abs right now. Concentrate on form. You will see changes in your body as the months progress. Dont gauge your process on how sore you are either. I can remember on one hand the times my abs have been sore from compound lifts, but I've lost a good amount of body fat in the…

Mommy lifter here

You cannot target lose. By doing certain exercises you won't lose in your core more by doing sit ups or lose more in your legs from doing squats. The fat comes off wherever it wants. It's annoying but it's the truth and a common misconception. Before weights I did plenty of yoga. It helped me develop a strong core but at…

If you're looking to shed some body fat, the best way to accomplish this is to eat at TDEE - 20% Plus Stronglifts. You can either eat at a caloric deficit or burn the caloric deficit with cardio. Choice is yours. I personally focus on the lifting aspect of things more and add a bit of cardio for heart health reasons. You…

Try some dynamic stretches before your workout. I had a heavy DL day yesterday and my back muscles are surely feeling it today. I like to do a little yoga when my back gets like this.

Screw that guy. People like that are why I have my own home gym. And he's the ignorant one, not you! Get back out there. When he sees you at the gym in a few months and sees your progress he'll know he was wrong.

I also recommend split squats. And eventually finding a squat rack. As you progress it will be difficult to perform the lifts. (Managing to get a 130lb bar and weight up and over your head) In the beginning this was also an issue with me and I ended up purchasing my own equipment for home. Craigslist has some good finds.

I have hard boiled eggs in baggies ready to go in the fridge. Stonyfield has bottled yogurt smoothies I like to take in the car. Protein bars

I had skittles, butterfingers and Reese's for dinner. Sugar can't stop me.

12 hour night shifts here. I count weekly to make it easier

No it is shocking because calling that woman plus size is absolutely ridiculous. I don't consider myself plus size at all but according to these unrealistic standards I would be considered "plus size". Makes me sick.

Agree with above poster If you're not weighing your portions or using a HRM, your numbers would be way off. They likely are. And although you are eating nutrient dense foods, you are seriously low on protein. Averaging about 40g a day.

Sodium isn't your issue. Eating more calories should be your focus. Sodium makes you retain water and that's not "real weight"

1) set a goal and count your calories(tdee -20%) 2) weight your food. Don't estimate

I started with Stronglifts. Worked great for me and very easy to follow

Large history of heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and obesity in my family. I want to be healthy Oh and vanity

What are your goals?

Looks like I'm the only one that uses excel spreadsheet Lol

Stronglifts 5x5 app. That's how I started. Easy to Follow and very straight forward.

This is something you should be discussing with your physician and not people on a forum. Everyone is different.

Agree. At my lowest weight in a caloric defiet of around -20% ALL of my lifts stalled. I took a diet vacation for 3 months, upped my protein gained a few lbs and kept on lifting. You can switch to 3x5 like some one else suggested as well. I'd say if you improved your diet you would see more progress though!

If at all possible, video your sets. This is what I do to make sure my form is perfect. When I see my form breaking at heavier numbers I know it's time to either work on my flexibility or deload.