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If you have the package you can compare it to what is in the database. If its not correct, you can correct it in the database. Yes there are some discrepencies in the database. Not sure how it happens but it is just human error I guess. I always check items against labels but once its in your list of foods the info will be…

I :heart: :heart: :heart: stronglifts! I'm only in my 3rd week and already see results. I am a cardio hater!! I refuse to go forever to nowhere on a treadmill or eliptycal (sp?). I still can't squat with bar but I'm at least doing 5x5 and breaking parallel! Again, I :heart: :heart: :heart: stronglifts!

Mine is open. I'm a pretty boring eater but you can add me if you want.

I remind myself that the recommended stronglift weights are for men, not women. The whole SL was designed for men. I myself have started out light with weights and am concentrating more on conditioning and proper form. I try to add weight and if I feel like its too heavy, I back off. I still can't do squats with a bar. Not…

I have mine open to the public. No one bashes me b/c I go over or b/c I drink a few glasses of wine. Sometimes I get asked about something I ate. If I have a question about my marcronutrients or calories or foods, people can look at my diary and answer my question. Nothing worse than someone complaining that they can't…

I laughed my @$$ off and even cried a little! You and your wife are awesome! What a story! Just amazing! I will refer your story to all the 1200 calorie a day whiners out there! Shut up and eat! And work hard, too! Something I noticed in your last photos - no loose skin! You are doing it right 100%! Just awsome!

This link will answer tons of questions about calories, macronutrients, etc. The main thing is to find where your calories should be for fat loss and setting your macronutrient (protein/carbs/fat) ratios. It is ok to go over on protein and fat. For me, its very difficult to go over on carbs but I get as close as I can.…

I do log on to FB AFTER I log on the MFP but I only log on the FB for these sites that I have "liked": Ripped Goddess Just eat real food Edible Harmony (not my favorite but still has good info) Eating for Idiots - So easy a caveman can do it Stylish Eve (posts outfits that I can't wait to fit into!) I bypass my "friends"…

You diary is private so sorry I can't help. What are your calorie and macronutrient goals?

Start here. It will answer your questions of why and what to do about it. You can still gain weight eating "clean" and healthy. You have to know your stats and where you should be calorie and macro-nutirent wise. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read

Start here: (copy and paste link into your browser) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read I didn't look at your diary but if you start with the above you will have a bunch of your questions answered. The hardest thing for me at first was trying figure out where my calories and…

I am only in my 3rd week of stronglifts. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 lbs for months flucuating between 168 - 173. Since SL's, I finally broke the platuea and went below 168 to 166. I don't have any before and after pics yet but will post some when I see true visible progress. But SL's made the scale move and…

It also depends on how much you currently weigh. If you have a lot of weight to lose you will lose weight faster in the beginning. If you only have say 10 - 20 lbs to lose you might only lose 2 or 3 lbs or maybe not even that. The question is too broad and really doesn't have an answer.

I am obviously not a Dad and I don't have a son, I have a daughter so not sure if I will be of any help in this arena but you did say you feel like you are constantly "defending" one against the other. My comment to that is - at least you are defending them including the dad and not playing them against each other! Have…

And it could be a great opportunity for you and your daughter, together, to learn how to properly take care of it. Could be a great opportunity to have a bonding moment with your daughter and she would be proud of you for setting your fears aside. At 15, it will only get harder to create those bonding opportunities.

Really? My cats bring me the small animal, that is still alive, and say "Hey Mom watch this!" Sometimes they're large animals!

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Interesting! I have a HRM but I don't wear it during lifting. I will try it tonight to see how it responds. I knew my heart rate would go up during lifting and then back down during rest but using it "time my rest" is a great idea. Mine however does not calculate how many calories burned. It is only a HRM. Do you use one…

Since I can't do squats with a bar yet, I find it hard to warm up for squats but I do squat "therapy" drills to warm up and the drills also help me Pre-stretch: http://breakingmuscle.com/mobility-recovery/squat-therapy-4-drills-will-improve-your-squat Then I do my sets with a broom handle which helps me with balancing and…

Bump - I've seen workout A but not B and couldn't remember how I found A. Thanks! Now I get to see B. And mine take about 27 minutes warm up to finish. Then I stretch afterwards.

BF% loss is a good sign! I wouldn't expect weight loss. I've read others posting that they have gained "weight" but I wouldn't care what my weight is if I'm "ripped!" :laugh:

I "liked" your FB page!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets go to that link. It will tell you everything about TDEE you need to know. I am jsut starting SL myself and am not sure how it helps with fat loss but I hate cardio so I'm hoping it helps.

Its really hard to imagine, with all the different varieties of veggies out there, that you don't like any of them. Maybe there are some you haven't tried that might actually taste really awesome. Like the fish theory - there are so many different types, tastes and textures that trying different ones you just might hit on…

Everytime you workout you will see more strength. That will be your motivation to keep going. There will come a day (and not too far off from now) that you will plan your life around lifting! I am a beginner and I can't wait everyday to get into my weight room. Its my relax time, my me time. I'm not trying to be superwoman…

Your welcome! Actually my hubby said he had (2) 2x4's left over so you really only need (6)

LOL! Yes we are!

Thanks for the advise. The pegs at the end are a great idea and we did think about that I just wanted something small and low profile so they are not elbow grabbers. Actually when building the rack, you could angle the bail rails slightly so the bar automatically rolls toward the back of the rack. I'll have to find…

I am just starting and do not want to join a gym. We have a spare bedroom and instead of setting it up as a "guest room" its my gym. Its a win, win, win situation. People don't come to our house and stay! :laugh: And I save money not paying a gym membership! Having it at home keeps all excuses at bay - I don't have to go…

From the receipt materials list: (8) 2 x 4 x 8's (1) 2 x 6 x 8 (4) flat 1" washers (4) hex nuts (2) 5/16 - 18 x 6 carg bolts (used to hold the weight bar) I'll try and draw a diagram with measurements. I love it and it took him half a day to figure the schematics (b/c he's a thinker) and about 3 hours to build. I am all…