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Great job!

I'm curious about the progression question too :-)

Oops! I am on Cycle 1 going into Cycle 2 but I'll confess I did some NROLFW before switching over to this program which helped build up my strength.

It was test day today and I did better than I thought I would :-) Starting next week I will be increasing the weight for everything except for the BOR. I really surprised myself on my bicep curls. I fully expected to fail since I have struggled with that exercise but I made it! DB Squats = 80 --> 90 lb. DB Floor Press = 40…

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I didn't have a particularly great week last week...so I am going to add back in the conditioning/metabolic workouts on my off days and see how I feel. The extra cardio didn't agree with me... Again, I'll update in another week and let you know how it goes. Thanks to everyone for your advice!

I use Digestive Enzymes and Betaine HCI supplements to help my body digest lots of protein and it has really helped stop that particular problem.

Last night I dipped carrots in vegan mayo...

I'm doing this with dumbbells only as well (nice to know I'm not alone). I think I aimed a bit high for my starting weights but we'll see...I'm in Week 3 of Cycle 1 and it is tough but I'm seeing progress already and managing all my reps still. DB Squats = 80 lbs DB Floor Press = 80 lbs DB Bent Over Row = 60 lbs DB…

Kre-Alkalyn Creatine is supposed to give you the same results as Creatine Monohydrate without the water retention. I found it helpful but in fairness I've never tried Creatine Monohydrate.

I love coconut butter and dark chocolate :-)

Absolutely!

Lagavulin Distillers Edition or Bowmore 17 Yr. Old

For the last two weeks I've been doing Jillian Michael's DVD's on the off days in between my All Pro sessions but I'm wondering if I'm not giving my muscles enough rest. For example, on Monday I would do my "heavy" lifting day and on Tuesday I would do a Jillian DVD for approximately 30 minutes that might include weight…

Everything in moderation, including moderation.

I know a lot of people who have had success with intermittent fasting. Personally, I tried it and it didn't work for me (perhaps because I have PCOS which messes with your metabolism but don't quote me on that). I think the best thing to do it TRY it out and see how it goes. I don't regret trying IF at all because the…

I couldn't agree more! I'm in Week 3 (at my previous 10 RM) and I'm wondering how in the hell I'm going to get through Week 4?! The weird thing is that I know I can do it...I just know it's going to be tough. That's what I love about this program :-)

Just a suggestion but check out this post...it may help since Weight Watchers is a lower calorie program like the MFP system (as described in the post). http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1072049-thoughts-on-tdee-calculators-and-switching-from-mfp-to-tdee

I like the Protizyme whey protein powders made by Metabolic Nutrition for the taste and for the extra vitamins (like iron) that it gives you. Thus far my favorites are the Peanut Butter Cookie and Chocolate Cake flavors.

I'll top one square of dark chocolate (85% of higher) with a small dollop of coconut butter and a couple raw almonds for a healthy bite size treat that tastes like a Mounds bar. It has healthy fats, antioxidants and protein.

I'm interested.

You could try buying two large water bottles (in the U.S. I would suggest 2 gallon size water jugs (about 8 lbs each) but I'm not sure what's available where you live) and use them as hand weights. You can do all sorts of squats, dead lifts, rows, shoulder presses with weights and there's no jumping involved. It will help…

Is anyone else having balance problems with the Bulgarian split squat? I can't seem to get my foot flat on the step without losing my balance. I can just about keep my balance with the Static lunge with rear foot elevated because of the different foot position but I'd like to be able to do both moves correctly. Any…

You look much trimmer in the latest pictures. Way to go!!

I did 2B on Saturday and I am still sore!!

I'm so very happy for you :-) This really made me smile!

Thank you. You look beautiful and you inspire me to be stronger!!

I start Stage 2 today, thanks for the great inspiration!

Forgive yourself. You're beautiful. I saw this the other day and thought it might help you. http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/wellbeing/8760102/When-your-mother-says-shes-fat Dear Mum, I was seven when I discovered that you were fat, ugly and horrible. Up until that point I had believed that you were beautiful - in every…