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If you incorporate pull ups in your fitness routine, look up "towel pull ups" ... if you're use to doing a lot of pull ups, be prepared to be humbled (with a dash of frustration) when doing these. I am starting to do these after sets of conventional pull ups.

Looks like a solid fitness program. From your profile, i read this: "So, for goals, I want to lose 40 lbs by November in time for my trip to Mexico. Then I want to lose enough weight by May 2014 so I can wear a bikini in Hawaii!" You've lost 17 lbs. so far in 10 weeks and you have about 20 weeks remaining to drop the other…

Truth. Alan Aragon is my favorite source for nutrition-related information. I'm a huge admirer of Layne too, but he might not be as accessible since he has a particular emphasis to the serious fitness/nutrition folks (athletes, competitors, etc.). But he's definitely a must-follow on Twitter or Facebook. Both of them are…

If the OP is new to strength training, then you can build muscle at a calorie deficit.

Check out this website site that lists exercises by muscle group: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises (you can further filter it by equipment available and the type of exercise). The only thing that comes to mind are machines like leg extension, leg curl. There are some glute machines as well. Hopefully, the link above…

Based on what you're saying, a rest day for your legs is probably a good idea. You may feel equally sore tomorrow as well. I have found that it's possible to temporarily alleviate the discomfort with, believe it or not, exercise. Nothing intense, but a short walk can diminish (not eliminate) some of the soreness. And I…

I admire and respect Ben Greenfield. I think 95-99% of the time, he's providing science-based/evidence-based fitness information. On twitter, I think he's known to tweet links to articles about dubious research (of which, he will correct in later tweets, when called out - and that's a good thing). But I've never read or…

When you work a muscle, it does get bigger for a short amount of time. It's called muscle hypertrophy. The flab has more to do with diet (specifically, a calorie deficit diet). A calorie deficit diet will make the body draw upon your bodyfat (which is essentially stored calories) for energy when you workout. For most…

I asked my trainer this question because next week I'm going for PRs in all four of my lifts. I told him the anecdote of when I had improved my bench to 145 last year, I was able to do two reps with two 25s on either side, but the following week, I could only do one rep with one 45 and 5 on either side. He suggested that…

I'm on a similar program with a trainer now. Here are some of the accessories I do (alternating from week to week) with barbell, dumbbell, or bodyweight. Overhead Press Seated DB Shoulder Press, 30s (Front/Lateral/Rear Delt Dumbbell Raises), Bus Driver (not the core exercise but this:…

The suggestions I see offered by a lot of people are as followed: New Rules of Lifting for Women, Starting Strength, and Stronglifts 5x5 programs. It looks like there may be some groups here on MFP that are based on these programs. Now, if you have access to a gym and have the budget, then you can look into hiring a…

My $.02 on BACK.... So my understanding is that pull-down type work hits the upper back (lats) and rows hit the middle back. Maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong. But if that is the case, would you want to do an equal amount of lats and middle back work? If that's the case, you may want to add another row in with your…

Quoting for reference later.... I like my Chuck Taylors for deadlifts and most of my other lifting exercises, but I was also wondering if something with more heel support would work better for me when I'm doing squats? I was going to make a concerted effort to see what people are wearing at the next powerlifting event I…

In most cases, I'll eat a snack that consists of whey protein and a piece of fruit about 2-3 hours before my workout (which consists of weight training). And then I'll have consume C4 (or similar stimulant-based pre-workout) about 20-30 minutes before the workout. Other options that don't involve pre-workout…

It sounds to me that you're doing everything you can. It's probably just going to take time. But it'll happen.

Click Exercise -> Database -> and from the "choose an exercise below" dropdown menu, choose Strength Training (Weight Training, Weight Lifting). If you've created a profile and have been updating your weight, then all you need to do is add the minutes you spent training and it will create an estimate of the calories you've…

Click Exercise -> Database -> and from the "choose an exercise below" dropdown menu, choose Strength Training (Weight Training, Weight Lifting). If you've created a profile and have been updating your weight, then all you need to do is add the minutes you spent training and it will create an estimate. Based on various…

Unfortunately, it's more of a diet issue than an exercise issue. The exercises you are doing are strengthening the muscles, but you will likely have to try a calorie-deficit diet in order to reduce your pouch. I wouldn't suggest a drastic one, but if you have some patience, you can try a slight calorie-deficit diet at…

It is exciting. I didn't realize when I first started resistance training, how much I would come to enjoy it - and take up weight lifting in a more serious way. There's a lot of physiological benefits to strength training, hope you find it to be a lot of fun too! Don't forget to take pictures and measurements. The scale…

I'll throw in my vote for a multivitamin and fish oil as well. Multivitamin, Fish Oil are pretty much staples for most people's nutrition and fitness program. If you have a diverse, healthy diet, you probably don't need either. I tend to eat the same foods (and I'm also not a fan of fish), so I take them just to ensure…

I think it's great that you want to consider incorporating strength training into your fitness program. I think you'll find it beneficial in the long run. So, I tried to put myself in your shoes and consider the knowledge and experience I've obtained in the past couple of years that might be of some help. Hopefully, my…

Nothing to say here, RGv2 said it best. The effort you you've put in thus far is a template for how you need to go a bit more in order to achieve your goal. Good luck!

First of all, congrats on the weight loss. I know you are frustrated, but the resolve and effort you have put in thus far makes you 100% likely of reaching your goal and knocking off that last 18 lbs. You are doing awesome. So what's your fitness program like? What type of exercises, how often, etc.?

Currently... --Overhead Press: 95 lbs. --Deadlift: 280 lbs. --Bench Press: 180 lbs. --Squat: 245 lbs. On week 7 of an 8 week program with a trainer and will be testing for new PRs in one week from tomorrow. I'm hoping to achieve the following: --Overhead Press: 100 lbs. --Deadlift: 300 lbs. --Bench Press: 185 lbs. --Squat:…

You may want to check out the "Fitness Competitions" group here on MFP. (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/151-fitness-competitions). That might be a good resource for you in terms of friends and nutrition. Good luck to you!

I agree with justsomerando ... I think if you can get some free weights from a used sports equipment shop like Play It Again, off of craigs list or yard sales, that would be more beneficial in the long run. A bench, a barbell and plates, and some dumbbells. Maybe even a squat stand? That way you can instantly access…

I asked my friend Emily Savoie who is a personal trainer and was part-owner of a supplement shop awhile back, and she told me the following: "The two most popular pre-workouts right now are C4 and Craze. I haven't tried either of them, but that is just what everyone seems to be talking about these days. To be honest, ever…

This is a good point that I forgot to mention. With continued training, the DOMS will eventually subside. The only time I may get it is if I really increase reps or weight, or do something dramatically different than what I've done in the past. And even then, it's a fraction of what I use to get when I first started weight…

Looks like a great workout program to me. But it might be helpful to understand what you're trying to do so we can provide some feedback on improving your workout. Do you have a particularly strong focus on improving one area (losing bodyfat, building muscle, etc.) or are you trying to maintain a level of fitness? Are you…

It's really hard for anyone to answer because there are a lot of unknowns. Have you set up a MFP profile and utilized the goals tool? This may be as helpful as anyone here might be able to suggest? If you're uncertain about that, then you probably will want to give a detailed description of yourself, your diet (change the…