sarahisme18 Member

I haven't experienced anybody laughing... but the second time I used the squat rack, I asked one of the personal trainers for help and tips on my form because I wasn't sure I did it right the first time. I said, "Hey, can you help me with the squat rack?" He replied, "... The squat rack? For squats?" and I said, "Yes." He…

This is awesome and helpful. Thank you! I feel better already gals. :)

Phew, glad it wasn't just me. That makes me feel better about it! I thought perhaps I wasn't really working as hard as I thought I was. Re: splitting up and following the program: that's a good point, I didn't think about that. I did notice that during my last session, I actually ended up taking a little longer between…

Reminds me of my husband's favorite joke.... "two women were sitting quietly". Har har.

Yes! Yes yes yes. Thank you!!

Same here! I've gone up to 2100-2300 for my TDEE, and still wished I could eat more. Don't be scared, it's awesome! Okay, first of all.... RMR is resting. Like uber-resting. Like, don't get out of bed or even open your eyes resting. Your TDEE, which is around 2000 according to your calculations, includes being on your feet…

So. Much. Win.

Actually, low-carb and low-cal diets do have effects on the brain. Just one article here: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_reports_information/is_dieting_a_brain_drain Many more to be found. Interesting!

Eggs English muffins Greek yogurt Berries Tofu Black beans Tuna Avocado Soy milk Tomato

^ This

Best. Thread. Ever. Anyway, what about these ricotta-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates? :) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/ricotta-stuffed-bacon-wrapped-dates-recipe/index.html

You're awesome :flowerforyou:

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Yes, that is why I mentioned body composition. But as I read that again, it wasn't super clear that's what I meant—so thanks for adding clarification! :)

Great thread! Really awesome to read all your goals. My short term goals are: - Follow Stronglifts for 6 weeks and track my progress (then re-assess!) - Small caloric defecit for 6 weeks (on day 2 today—then re-assess!) - Reduce body fat % by a couple of points to start Long term goals: - Get down to 18% body fat by the…

Yep, agree with the above! Your TDEE shouldn't really change unless you 1) lose body fat and/or gain muscle, OR 2) increase or decrease your activity level. Your BMR should be the same for you as anybody with your same height, age, and body composition. What will change is that your body will make more efficient use of the…

Don't worry about it. Just feel better!!

Bump! :)

I started out deadlifts with 30lb and quickly realized I could do much, much more. I'm only on my second week of doing them, and I'm doing 80. She should totally gauge for herself and start light and focus on form—but 80lb deadlift is probably closer than some day.

Bump because awesome.

^ yep. Though I'm bad..... I'm too lazy to log that. :laugh:

I never thought I would say THIS, but I've found that if I don't want to eat the sweet for whatever reason (doesn't fit in my calories/macros for the day?) a cup of brewed tea like sugar cookie or something with vanilla plus a little honey and steamed soy milk fixes that craving really well. I know, I know... I'm a…

Haha, I was JUST thinking about this today. It's my second week doing SL5x5, and every single day after I've done it I've spent the next 24 hours feeling REALLY good. Super positive, happy, energetic (even though my body is tired). I have felt that way in the past after cardio, like after Zumba I would feel good and happy…

Oh, duh. It says that on the first page. :embarassed: I have some better pics too. I will edit this post with them later tonight. Thanks much!

I have pics in my profile—not sure if they are sufficient for this? Let me know. Thanks!

Niiice. Looking forward to getting to Stage 4! Anyway, that is cool, thank you for posting!

I actually use my diary as a meal-planning tool. I track the day or the week before (loosely... I give myself freedom to change it if something comes up or I don't feel like eating something I logged). It helps with staying on track, grocery shopping, meal planning, cooking, and also takes the guess-work out of it for the…

You need to learn to figure that out for yourself. Does it fit into your calorie and macro goals for the day? If it seems to good to be true, try to research it a little more. Does the restaurant website have nutrition info? Is that where you got it from?

I would love to do Cathe—she IS so great!!! But I don't have room in my home for a home gym, and need something simple to remember and do at the gym I'm a member at. Since you DO have that equipment, you could do Cathe!! For me, too, I really wanted something simple, and so, I started with Stronglifts 5x5 (free online) and…

You just..... do the opposite of everything you would do if you were eating them?