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I just start with lighter weights, do 5 reps, add 5lbs, do 5 reps, add 5 lbs. do 5 reps until I've built up to my workout weight. I do not rest in between the light/warm up sets. Adding the weights is my "rest" time. And during the warm up sets I really concentrate on form since the weights are light. Also, as I add the…
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Spicy, Your numbers are great! Mine are: OHP 40 Bench 55 Deadlift 100 Squat in the rack not smith 25 :sad: Rows 70 I have more mental block I think than anything. I workout at home so I don't have a trainer or a spotter. I really have a mental block on squats. I have been doing a lot of stretching to get my flexibility and…
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This is exactly what I do with warm up sets. Even with deadlifts and rows.
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:laugh: OMG so funny! :laugh: I don't have any advise on your form but I am impressed that amount of weight! Great job!
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85lb squat is impressive! Wow! I'm just now getting to 25lb squats. Welcome to lifting!
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Hi Spicey - I;m glad to see your update. I just happened upon this thread today and read it from the beginning. I am glad to see you progressing through your fears! That is awesome! Keep us all posted.
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Funny story! Deadlift your body weight?! Awesome!
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Me, too Katemarcus! Staring with June I am dedicating myself to SL for Women. I have started and stopped SL so many times just messing around with it and doing great Mon and Tues but not so much the rest of the week and I am not getting anywhere like that. I am now into my 3rd fully committed week.
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Great attitude! Congrats on 27 lbs down! :flowerforyou:
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^^^This 100%.^^^ They aren't picky they're spoiled. That is not a slam! And yes we do cater to our children way too much. I did too up until I changed my food lifestyle. Now they eat what I make or they are old enough to make their own whatever they want to eat.
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I would need to see some credentials before following one word of this advise! :explode:
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You nailed it auddii! What else is there to say?
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I had to end my very serious relationship with my scale. He lied! He broke my heart daily! It just had to end! I revisit him once or twice a month to try and keep things friendly (since he lurks in my closet) but that's about all I can do!
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^^^AMEN!^^^^ Check your sodium intake. Sodium can make you retain water which show up as weight. There were weeks that I didn't lose anything and days that I would gain 2 or 3 lbs from morning to evening. Stick with it and you will see results. It might not be within your specified time frame but it will happen.
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^^^^^^^^:laugh: mine, too! :laugh: I am on a 1650 cal plan and I found that wine DID and DOES slow down my weight loss. I used to have it during the week but have cut down to only weekends. I still have the very occasional glass during the week but not often. You can still enjoy your wine just do it knowing that you might…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq8CWv8UPAI&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=wY4gwVlO_k0&feature=endscreen http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=LsoyHoQU4O4&NR=1 The Squat Rx series - the above is Rx 1, Rx 2, and Rx 3 (part 1). It has helped me with flexibility and form. There are many…
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I found it! Yes this is great info! Thanks Vegas! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hips-dont-lie-3-drills-to-nail-hip-hinge.html?mcid=facetraining
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Ah yes - I will add this to my "proper form" stretching and exercise routine! Thanks!
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I have been watching this video series (Squat Rx) for stretching and practice for my squat form. It has helped me a lot. I still can't squat with a bar but its due to my lack of flexibility. This video is Squat Rx #1 and there are several more that follow this one. The You Tube video will link you to the others. It looks…
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Apologize immediately and then explain the withdrawals your body is going through and that it is out of your control! It will pass and your body and hormones will level out. You might try having those salad ingredients at home so you can make your own exactly the way you like it.
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I would have to say smoking is worse because nicotine is so highly addictive that just that one cigarette can get you hooked. You say you quit "a year or two ago." Which is it? A year? Or two? Yesterday was my 1 year "quit" anniversary so I know how long it's been for me and personally, just the thought of smoking one…
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I am 5'10 as well. My diary is protein heavy and is open so take a look to see if anything sounds good. I do not eat any processed foods. Friend me if you'd like.
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Yep definately my biggest motivator! I want to be the hottest chick in the room! And like someone else said, being healthy is a bonus!
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Welcome to MFP! As everyone else has said you have taken the first giant leap to your new and improved lifestyle! I recommend adding motivational friends and leaning on them for support. Log in your food diary everyday everything you eat even if it means you go over your calories (which I hope by the way, are higher than…
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I completely agree! Egg whites alone yuk! Why bother? If you're trying to balance your macros just choose something else if it's between trying to decide to eat the yolk or not. (1) large egg = 72 cal / 6.3g protein / 4.8g fat (good healthy fat) / .6g carbs (that is point six grams not 6 grams) - the whole egg! Yum! Yum!
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^^^^This and just read the ingredients of that spray on poison. I'd rather have all the calories and real fat of real butter any day and everyday!
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This is what I said!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Super hot! Congrats!
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^^^^^^THIS is EXACTLY what I was getting ready to post! THIS EXACTLY!!
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Why don't you eat the yolks? They are soooooo good for you! Look at the ingredients of the processed/fake eggs. That might make you change your mind. The theory behind clean eating is simply to eat real food. The whole egg is devine!
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100% acid reflux is gone! I noticed it right away when I changed my diet and quit eating wheat, soy, corn, diary, fried and processed foods. I'm not sure which one of the foods I eliminated was causing the acid reflux or the combination of them but I only have acid reflux now if I eat bad. I took meds daily before and was…
