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NO YOU DIDN'T.

I might be an extreme outlier, but I lost 30 pounds in 8 weeks eating at least 2600 cals/day, and usually in the 2800/day range. That being said, I was breastfeeding a 9-month old at the time (and still am), and I also am a SAHM so I'm always on my feet and running after the kids. So, I know my TDEE would be a LOT lower if…

Aww, thank you! :D And you KNOW that eating ain't my problem, lady! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Thanks, everybody! I was being a bit tongue-in-cheek with my post; women often express concern on the forums that they will get bulky if they lift heavy weights, and my physique is testament to the fact that it isn't true -- and in fact, you can actively be TRYING to add some muscle and not be successful! :bigsmile: The…

I said BULKY, not LUMPY. :) I am insanely jealous of your butt, btw. The genetic gods did not bless me.

Sort of - they definitely have a lot in common. The point of powerlifting is to develop strength; the point of bodybuilding is to develop an eye-popping physique. Obviously, you will develop muscle when you are lifting heavy, but not the way you would if you were deliberately targeting certain body parts and groups for…

Methinks you haven't looked at my diary. :wink: I eat between 3000-3300 calories a day.

For this reason, I am incredibly thankful that my husband and I both track our calories on MFP. Doing it alone would be immensely difficult.

Well, I dunno about anybody else, but I was joking. :bigsmile:

SABOTAGE! Reported for un-supportiveness of my journey.

Black coffee. :)

Nope, can't say I've ever had that experience. But I imagine that like seeks like; water seeks its own level. The last time I experienced women being "very nasty" to each other was in middle school. I suggest you seek out better human beings.

Adding my vote to the "WTF?" column.

Yes, absolutely. The whole original post was weird, weird weird.

That is awesome.

Lovely - the cleaning guy is giving you advice. *eyeroll*

I would buy the hizell out of that t-shirt.

Good for you for telling him where to stick it. Good gravy.

I literally snorted out loud at this. HAH!

Ah, yes - I'd forgotten about that! I was irritated that he asked you to spot him, even though I was clearly the one walking *you* through your first weight-lifting session. Whatevs. :)

Oh believe me, I don't. It's just funny how often I get horrible advice!

The other thing is that you need to recalibrate your expectations. The days of spending an hour in the gym might just be gone for a while. You'll have that freedom eventually when they go to school, but for now, it's all about doing what you can, when you can, and being flexible. There have been days when I took my kids to…

Ah, this is a topic I am VERY familiar with. :) I am a SAHM to two kiddos - aged almost 4 and almost 2. I've been working out at home since the younger one was 6 weeks old. This is how I did it then: older kid - TV - you can do a pretty quick workout in 20 minutes, and that's as long as a Wiggles episode younger one -…

Thank you SO much, everyone, for the feedback! You're all basically saying what I was thinking (form over progression), but it definitely helps to have that POV reinforced. :)

Thanks, you guys. I'm hitting all my reps and sets, but yeah, form is breaking down. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one not able to advance according to the prescribed schedule! Makes me feel like a bit of a loser, which I know is silly but I feel that way regardless. appreciate the input!

There is so much BA DUM CHING! in this thread. :)

The only part of this that perplexes me is what the AA batteries are for!

"Mimi" is my daughter's name for my MIL, too. :)