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I like the flavor of the vanilla because it isn't too sweet, but have never tried the chocolate. I like the extra good stuff too, but always wonder if it's ok since I just buy it in the grocery store, not like GNC or a supplement store. Edited because I messed up the quote thingy.

I use EAS Vanilla complete nutrition mix because I like the taste and it's pretty easy to shake in a blender bottle.

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The stronglifts app is great and walks you through the 5x5 with proper rest timed in between sets. It automatically increases your lifts and can account for failures. It's also free and very easy to follow. We can't really be your personal trainer, but it can do a pretty decent job.

Way to stick with it! Amazing change! Love the idea of getting some new ink for reaching my goal.

I'm having some hip pain on my left side so I repeated my squat at 115 yesterday just to see how she felt. I'm not sure what's behind it. I went to yoga Tuesday, rested Wednesday (and gave blood). This pain isn't show-stopping, but I notice it hasn't gone away either so I'm going to keep an eye on it. Squat, 2x5@45,…

Last week I was totally distracted by wedding-planning drama and unintentionally added 50lbs more than I was supposed to for my deadlift. I picked it up and wondered if I had lost all strength I ever had, put it down to pant and fret, picked it up again, put it down and tried one last time to pick it up before I gave up. I…

@Llamapants86 - Thank you for the reassurance. Sometimes it's weird because I'm doing this alone so even though I feel like I'm progressing, I still feel unsure of myself.

Hi, I'm a total lurker. First time posting here! I started Stronglifts at the beginning of Jan after trying NROLFW for a few months and getting really overwhelmed with it. Stronglifts seems to not overwhelm me as much. Here's what I did yesterday on Wkt B: Squat 2x5@45, 2x3@65, 2x3@95, 5x5@115 OHP (this is the hardest lift…

Oh and here's my stats for the week and I'm guessing final stats for the challenge: Starting Weight 212.6 Last Weigh In 211.6 Current Weight 211.4 -0.4 lb from last week and overall I'm down 1.4 lbs This is the first challenge like this I've participated in after years of just doing the dang thing on MFP. Having a day and…

Starting Weight 212.6 Last Weigh In 212.6 Current Weight 211.6 -1lb from last week and overall so far...probably not going to make 10lbs by V-Day, but I think this challenge has really made me aware of what losing focus on eating habits on the weekends does to my goals.

Oops, posted in the wrong week. :D

This isn't mine, but the dude trog that linked it is awesome. If you follow this advice, you will do well. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974889-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet Follow that thread, read through it carefully, give it a try for a…

LOVE this attitude.

Starting Weight 212.6 Last Weigh In 215 Current Weight 212.6 -2.4lbs from last week, break even overall so far....

Last weigh in 211.8 CW 215 (Saturday was 208.8 so this is tough...but I know what I did.) +3.2 lbs ouch

I'm 211.8 today so I'm down just under a lb from last week's 212.6. Got to be more mindful on the weekends!

I think I'll get a manicure as my reward. I love having pretty nails.

Hi! I didn't weigh today, but I did on Sunday so I'm going to start with that. 212.6 Eek!

You're the one that was behind all the stick figure drawings. I remember when you left everyone that knew you rocked their stick figure pictures in your honor. It was one helluva send off. Welcome back to the zoo.

From Patrick Stewart to Gates McFadden to Wil Wheaton, it just doesn't get better than Next Generation.

If you've really cut your calories, it could be from that. I get headaches when I eat too little. Eating frequently can help with a small smart snack between each meal.

Yep

Valuable lesson here: set up your own motivational reward. Never let anyone or anything else be an excuse not to do what is best for you. I understand your reaction because this process lays bare so much emotion we've covered up and buried over months, years....maybe even a lifetime. This is the time to work through those…

He's right about the list. Just go with it. ...and this gif is the best gif ever.

I have no technical knowledge about what constitutes jogging vs running, but I agree that running seems like the broader term and that it would include jogging. (All squares are quadrilaterals, but not all quadrilaterals are squares) Poo pooing your running by saying, no actually you're jogging is just kind of a jerk thing…

Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

When I mention anything about getting healthier to my mother, all she hears is "You're fat and a loser and a terrible human for loving McDonald's." No matter how I phrase it. If the tables were turned, I would probably feel the same shame no matter what her intentions were, even if I understood her intentions. Please just…

My favorite pita is the Hummus pita on wheat with loads of fresh veggies and that tzatziki (sp?) sauce. It makes my mouth happy for under 400 calories. If they put it on the grill in a restaurant, I generally assume it's going to be sauteed with an oil unless you specifically request otherwise. Most places have both low…

Don't listen to all of the hateful things I'll say to you when I'm a teenager. I know you did the best you could.