Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Member

@heybales just wanted to say thank for all of your work in these spreadsheets. I know the coding isn't the greatest but we do appreciate your time to create them!

I just added your stats into Scooby's Workshop calculator and I came up with: Moderate exercise (3-5 hrs) - TDEE 2223 calories, -15% 1889 calories Strenuous exercise (5-6 hrs) - TDEE 2474 calories, -15% 2103 calories I believe that you should add 100 calories per day for the next week and then bump up your calories again…

Last Night's Workout Workout: All 5x5 Squat 70# - moved up to 70# again and was able to get parallel, was tough so I'll stay at this week next time Bench 60# - had a few shaky reps but overall felt great Row 70# - moved up to 70# - felt a bit off, even after watching videos before my workout, I'll stay at this week next…

@Sumiblue that's awesome! Really great progress on your lifts :) Thank you for the update!

I would definitely tell her the "client line" now and if she isn't happy, its not worth jeopardizing your friendship with each other over saving a few dollars. Honestly, it might be better if you suggest that perhaps she looks for another alternative for her photographer and ya, doing your makeup is not the same thing as…

that's awesome...way more food then you're used to eating too. Impressive!

Last Night's Workout 5 min warm up before on the rowing machine Workout: All 5x5 Squat 60# OHP 40# DL 70# 12 min on the Treadmill afterwards on a HR program doing hill work at a slower pace (2.5-3.5mph with 8-12% incline)

Thank you so much for your comments :) I'll be following your progress going forward as well.

Love this thread!

Thank you for all of your updates! Have you checked your measurements throughout the process? I'm curious about the whole EMTWL movement and I love that you're making gains in strength in your workouts. I'd like to eat more and maintain the same weight, as long as I'm losing inches...

@Sumiblue really interested in how you do with upping your calories! I too am doing SL and am interested to hear how the extra calories help your lifts as well. Keep it up!

Thanks for your reply with regards to non-dairy protein powders @DawnEmbers ! I really appreciate the feedback. I was considering trying the Greens Plus Protein Powder next.

Does anyone have any suggestions on vegan protein powder options? I'm transitioning away from Whey Protein and would prefer to avoid Soy as well.

Last Night's Workout 10 min warm up before on the treadmill - mix of walking 4.0mph and running 5.5mph Workout: All 5x5 Squat 60# - feel a lot more comfortable in form other than feeling a bit weak due to lack of food. Bench 60# - felt pretty strong! Rows 60# Didn't eat enough yesterday so my lifts felt a bit weak, need to…

Last Night's Workout 5 min warm up before on the treadmill - walking 4.0mph Workout: All 5x5 Squat 60# - I stayed at 60# as my knee was bothering me a bit from ball practice the night before OHP 40# - tried to move up to 50# but I tried a few and I knew I'd have a tough time getting through a 5x5. Can't wait to move to the…

Love SL! Since I began lifting heavier, I've lost huge inches! Thanks for the reminder to update my pictures :)

Last night was my rest day for lifting but I had our 2nd outside ball practice - season starts in 2.5 weeks! It was good to get together with the team and do some drills...looking forward to lifting tonight though. I may move up on my squats and OHP...will see how it feels.

wow, wow, wow! You are absolutely incredible, way to go!!

Last Night's Workout 5 min warm up before Workout: All 5x5 Squat 60# - feeling much better being parallel, will probably move up after Thurs's workout Bench 60# - finally moved up on this from 55# and I felt bad *kitten* Row 60# - still not 100% comfortable with this, will need to revisit some videos for form Afterwards:…

That's a huge NSV! Love it when clothes fit and feel better than you're expecting :)

There are many more people here that are much more well-versed in this then I am but I'll put in my 2 cents...How many days a week are you running in addition to SL? I'm thinking that you aren't eating enough. I'm 32, 5'4.5" CW 149.4 lbs, GW: 135 lbs and eating 1575 calories/day average and am still losing 0.5-1 lbs/wk.…

I'm currently trying to lose weight on a slight deficit and am eating 1575 calories/day (not eating exercise calories back) while lifting weights 3 days per week (StrongLifts) and walking 5 days a week for 30 min. I'm currently losing 0.5-1 lbs/week. I'm 5'4.5" and 149.5 lbs currently.

@aliciamarieUF how is it going over the last few weeks?

I prefer Almond Milk....both for the taste and health benefits.

Thursday's Workout - all 5x5 Squat - 60 lbs - had to deload for this workout to get down parallel, will re-do this weight Bench - 50 lbs Row - 60 lbs + some accessory work (bent-over 1 arm row 3x12 @ 20lbs, planks 3x30sec, pushups 3x12) + stairclimber 10 min + walk 30 min Fri/Sat - rest I did get a couple hours of walking…

I'd recommend a program like Strong Lifts. http://stronglifts.com/5x5/

Not sure if this is the case for you but for me, my PT noticed a difference in particular movements as well and suggested I get assessed by a Physiotherapist because she thought I might have an imbalance in my pelvis. She was right. One side of my pelvis sits higher and pushed out in comparison to the other so that means…

Congrats, that's so awesome!! Definitely can't be down about that loss :)

I love these threads! I haven't posted yet but I've been reading through them from time to time and you all are such awesome inspirations!! I've been doing SL for about a month now and am starting to feel comfortable with all of the lifts except for the squat. I'm having troubles getting parallel so my goals are: 1. Lift 3…

What @BinkyBonk said...my boyfriend and I will typically make our own meals but I always ask if he'd like some of what I'm making and if he wants to, he just adds meat to his portion. That being said, here's an awesome recipe that my boyfriend loves just as much as I do. I make this at least 1/week and I feel that it makes…