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I just moved to the south and I tell you it is hard! I really get made fun of for eating healthy. (And I'm not one of those who eats paleo or clean or anything that has special requirements... I just try to eat more food that is good for me than bad for me) My coworker calls me a tree hugger because I eat vegetables and…
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I don't speak from experience because I have to be pregnant. However, my friend lifted throughout her pregnancy. She decreased weight and modified when needed.
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People who think they are the only ones who work hard. People who tell everyone how to do their jobs.
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Welcome! I'm starting my 3rd week. I've been doing strength training for about a year now but was isolating muscle groups. So far, I'm liking this program. It's great for both beginners & more advanced people because you can adjust the weight!
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I came here this morning looking for answers to the same question. except... I've never done a HM before. I'm currently I'm starting week 3 of stage 1 and the HM isn't until May. Would it even be wise to do both at the same time?
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Just from personal experience, I wouldn't recommend doing squats with the smith machine. I used it last week in a pinch b/c I had limited time in the gym and the squat rack was being used by someone doing curls. I could tell right away that it worked different muscles and it wasn't the same workout.
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I only did 2 reps at 185. Right now I'm working through the NROL4W now that I don't have a trainer.
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just under 5'1" 130ish lbs female PR is 185 lbs. That was a glorious feeling. I only did 2 reps but it was great. Today: I did 2x15 at 95 lbs.
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Apple pie
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I avoid soy based products. I figure I'm getting plenty of soy in other products that I don't need to go & add it. I'm kind of afraid of what soy will do to my hormones.
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That reminds me... I need to put bacon on my grocery list!
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Just for a frame of reference: I am almost 5'1" tall. I started off eating 1200 calories but I did get to a point where my hair was falling out and I was tired. So I upped my calories to 1400-1600 depending on my exercise. Right now I'm maintaining my current weight around 1950 w/ 5-6 days of exercise.
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I pack my snacks every day and try to keep only a few extra at the office in case I forget: (I have no self control lately) string cheese boiled eggs greek yogurt banana (or apples) w/ peanut butter tuna packets granola bars (I like a wide variety of them but try to find ones with more protein) protein powder
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I had to keep upping mine as I went.
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Around 300-400 calories. Breakfast is a little more on the weekends because I get up a little later and I skip my usual morning snack.
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very good point... I got lucky with two I have.
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Most gyms with trainers will give you a free assessment & workout to try and sell you the services.
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Maybe throw in some strength training. My current schedule is 4 days of lifting, 1 cardio only day, & 2 days of active rest. I will be switching to 3 days of heavy lifting, 2 cardio days, & 2 active rest days.
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I never did. Sure I had a week here or there with lower weight loss and even a week without any.... but I think that's normal. I did gain a few lbs after starting maintenance but my body fat % is lower.
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I was one of the biggest/unfit person in my Thursday night Abs/Core Strength class. Over time many people have come up to me and told me how I motivated them. (What? The fat kid motivating the fit people? What?) Many of them were my motivation for sticking with my program. I wanted to be like them... yet I was inspiring…
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simple answer: yes
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I made it a habit to go to the gym right after I get off work. See if your husband can walk the dogs when he gets home. And make dinner after the gym.
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I don't like most of my foods to touch but I'm not this bad. I do like divided plates.
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This! I personally know I wouldn't like PF because I rarely use machines and I like a lot of free weights. (Plus, I don't want to go to a gym that has pizza parties once a month.)
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I recommend a gradual increase of your calories. I made the mistake of making a sudden increase and it didn't really go so well for me.
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This! You won't regret lifting more. It's not only great on the body but great for your confidence!
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I "gain" 3-4 lbs once every month. It's annoying but I'm learning not to weigh myself that time.
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I'm pulling for my Bengals again! Just once, they will win a playoff game in my lifetime! (But realistically, I think the Brancos will end up Super Bowl champs this year)
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I recommend just some body weight work. I lift 4 days a week and I divide my body in half (upper body/lower body). I lift heavy only 2 of the days.
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