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Oven broiled Chicken Breast 4 oz ... great source of protein!! I also change up how I season the chicken every so often. With that I do something like a cooked sweet potato or red potato (4oz) or 1/2 cup brown rice. You could also change up your salad to a cup of steamed vegetable of choice. This keeps me full until my mid…

New Shine user here.... username: csmith2818 All are welcome to add me!

I just bought the Shine on Saturday. Previously a Fitbit One user, until it didn't survive the washing machine (insert tears here) So...when I went to go buy my new Fitbit One, I seen this beauty. Looked it over, read some reviews and figured I would give the Shine a trial run. As of today, I love it. It syncs fine between…

I just bought the Shine on Saturday... I would love to have some friends on there! ALL are welcome. Username: csmith2818

I always eat breakfast, but usually not right when I wake up. I don't tend to be hungry, so I just make a coffee and have a glass of water. My M-F go to breakfast is a Smoothie on my drive in to work: 1/2 cup frozen berries, 1/2 cup plain almond milk, 1/2 cup water, 1tbsp Udo's Oil (fantastic stuff, and great at keeping me…

I do this - either option works!

Good for you! I am in love with SL now. I finally got approval to get back into it this month after I injured my knee back in October 2013. I am only 9 workouts in and I am already progressing nicely.

I love stronglifts. Going into my 4th week. Simple and straight forward and seeing great progress already. I look forward to it each week.

Amazing transformation! A true inspiration to keep me focused on Stronglifts. The results will come! Congrats!!

WOW... Iwoodroff..... Look at that lifted tushie!!!!! Nice work!!!!

Sadly, my goal will be to see the doctor tonight and hope there isn't anything seriously wrong with my left knee. I woke up Saturday morning to do a Stronglift workout. Started my warmups and noticed when I bent it, there were two buldges. Over the weekend it has gotten even more stiff and little shoots of pain every so…

Your post truly was inspiring and provided very good information. Great work!! You look fantastic!

If it was me and I got through 5x5 with good form even if it was tough, I would add weight and give it a try. But if by barely finishing means your form was being compromised, I would probably stay where I am a second time. (Sorry I didn't mention that in my first post) Example: My squats are at a point where it is really…

I lost my first 7lbs with very little cardio. Just Stronglifts and keeping better tabs on my calorie intake is what is helping me.

From my own experience, if I am able to get through 5x5, even if it was tough, I still add weight. If I can't get through 5 reps on any set, I will usually try the same weight twice and if I fail on the second attempt, I will drop the weight down a bit. My upper body strength sucks, so instead of increasing by 5lbs per…

Nope! Our dog depends on us to make sure he stays healthy. He is fed better than us lol and we make sure to exercise him to keep him fit. Here is our boy Copper.

Monkeymom you looked amazing before and after! Keep it up!

Great work Auddii!! Looking amazing!

This is how I feel, exactly!! My hubby and I do SL together at home. I started off with the recommended weights and worked up from there. I am on session 13 on Friday. This is where I am as of last night (session 11 & 12) SQ- 105lbs - 5x5 - I really need to watch my form now. Making sure I don't lean forward and keep my…

Julie - you look amazing!! Your hardwork has paid off and you should be PROUD to strut your stuff in that two peice!

I just want to say, I have NEVER added a photo to a forum before so I am sorry if I screw this up :laugh: I really just wanted to show the women just starting out with lifting, that a butt lift without a doctor is possible! The first picture was taken around in Dec 2012 , I can't remember. I wish I wore the same clothing…

Gun dog for me. I love my Vizsla! Where ever we are, he is right there with us.

SL and walking/running my dog are priority. I will do other activities if I have the energy and time. If you love doing sprints with your dog, and that is a priority for you, go for it and make it fit into your program. If you find doing SL the same day as sprints is to much, alternate them. If your dog needs something…

Hi! I am at the end of week 2 and already love this program! I started with NR, but switch halfway through Stage 2. I have had a few people look at me weird when I told them what I do for excercise. The seem to think as a women, I should be using cario machines to get the body I want. Sorry to dissappoint. I want strong…

Welcome! I am onto session 5 tonight. I love it! The simplicity of it is what is so great. Feel free to add me!

That is the way I understood squats. If I can't get paralell, I would go back down in weight. Good luck!

I have 2 pairs. A light weight, flexible pair of Reeboks for running and a pair of higher cushion Asics for the weight room. I like a more flexible light shoe when I Jog. Too much cushion and my feet start to ache. I would suggest going to a local running room and getting sized for a shoe. I know poeple who like more…

You will not get manly, you will get sexy from lifting! I lift to burn fat and gain strength. Check out Stronglifts or New Rules of Lifting for Women, both have groups on MFP. NR is a great program, but I enjoy the simplicity of Stronglifs. I recently switched from New Rules to Stronglifts and I am LOVING it. With a decent…

I workout at home and I use the 45lb Oly bar for all my lifts.

I work out at home and use the 45lb Olympic Bar for all my lifts.