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Congrats on the weight loss that you've experienced thus far. Based on what you wrote, it does sound like you're ready to incorporate some heavy lifting into your fitness program to help advance your goals. There are some starting strength-training programs that get a lot of praise here on MFP. ..New Rules Of Lifting For…

I just participated in my first PL competition a couple of weeks ago. It was a lot of fun, so I definitely would recommend it to those who have some interest. There's a lot of tips/suggestions, so I'll just name a few to get started. First thing I would do is look for powerlifting competitions in your area. A website…

I can't think of anything, is there any discomfort or pain during the lifting or afterwards? And not to get too personal, but do you have an implant? You don't have to answer that, but that's the only thing that I can think of. If I were experiencing this, I would probably take a bit longer on my warm-up sets for the pec…

There's a common belief that you can train abs (and calves) everyday. I have made that claim. And maybe there's some science behind, but I was only parroting what others told me. And so I am not as certain. Now what I've come to believe based on some additional reading is that if one is doing isolated ab exercises and…

You have a lot of reasons of which I don't think there's going to be simple solutions. You'll likely have to commit some resources either time or money in order to do what you want. How thorough have you looked for local clubs and organizations that have activity-filled events? For example, have you checked out Meetup.com…

I don't know if you would find much difference with other singlets. That's what I ordered as well for my first meet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C46V8/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I did follow the advice given to me about ordering my singlet one size bigger. And again, although it was tight in certain…

Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :) Continued success to you!

It may be faster for you to tell, if you take pictures. The changes can be subtle, so it might be harder to notice right away. But if you take pictures every couple of weeks, then you should be able to see changes from the first picture to the most recent.

How's your sleep? The only time my eyes get twitchy is when my sleep has been subpar (either lack of sleep or lack of quality sleep). High stress levels can affect eyelid spasms as well. Another cause might be caffeine. Have you recently increased caffeine consumption, either in soft drinks, coffee, or pre-workout drinks?…

I don't know of any programs, but I'm thinking that if I only had one day to do strength training, then I would do probably just do some squats, bench pressing, deadlifts, and overhead press. At least that will hit most of your muscles. Maybe someone else has some (better) suggestions?

Sounds like you did HIIT successfully. It's all about going 100% for a short period of time, followed by near rest for another shorter period of time. 10 minutes is more than enough. If you were able to go longer, then you likely wouldn't give that 100%. It's supposed to be something done within a short period of time,…

Bumping this for more exposure. It is hard to say without seeing the video. But I am wondering what you mean by "outer calf?" Maybe the caffeine hasn't kicked in this morning and I'm not thinking right, but typically pain or soreness is going to be in the calf muscle itself. And I'm not sure what the calf pain would be…

I think I'm going to quote you on this for the subsequent posts that I'll read from people who are hesitant to start or incorporate strength training into their fitness program. If only I had a nickel for every time someone has said something like this....heh! Hope you can get back to the gym soon! Great post! Thanks for…

Start off with a commitment to three short, but intense workouts a week, such as 25-30 minute workouts (10-15 minute workouts* + 10-15 minutes for driving to the gym or showering) for 6 weeks. And try to get in some 15-20 minute walks at least 2-3 days a week on your non-workout days. And promise yourself that you'll eat…

Congrats! I love to hear/read how people are finding strength training to be fun and beneficial. Take progress pictures, because sometimes the physical changes can be subtle - but they are happening. And it's great self-motivation.

I joined the group. Although, I'm resting for my upcoming competition on Saturday. So I won't be posting any working out stuff until the following week. Nice video, and yeah, great effort on that last rep. Good luck on maintaining the weight. Here's some inspiration (not that you need it)...video of Caitlyn Trout setting…

Training logs here would be great. I have a username over on The Iron Den forum, where I post a training log. It's been nice to get feedback/encouragement/suggestions from other experienced lifters. And I've learned a lot by following other peoples' training logs. Based on my experience and some other peoples' logs, you…

I'll look into this after my meet next week. I've never done speed reps before (for deadlifts), is that basically just reps with no re-set?

Congrats on your progress! In my opinion, losing inches is better than losing pounds. Hope you continue to find success! I don't think your question is dumb. It's been brought up a lot - and in a variety of ways, and unfortunately, there's not one answer. You'll likely receive a variety of answers based on opinions and…

A personal trainer and physique competitor that I know posted on Facebook that he's offering a 50% discount for online training or nutrition counseling. His name is Roger Bowman. Here's a link to his profile on ideafit. http://www.ideafit.com/profile/roger-bowman-jr- I don't have experience with online training, but I know…

The two books I see recommended the most here on the forums are New Rules Of Lifting For Women Starting Strength ....and I think there are some groups here that help provide support/encouragement/explanations to the contents found in these books. Good luck!

You'll get a lot of opinions about whether it's worth it, and it ultimately comes down to whether you have the resources (money and time/commitment), personal goals or conditions (are you training for something, need to lose weight/improve fitness for health reasons, do you have health issues that require assistance,…

I appreciate the fact that you can't throw his weight lifting back in his face as a retort, because that will just lead to further complication with the neighbor. It's unfair that you have to accommodate his schedule, but that might be the first step in trying to get this resolved. If that doesn't work, then he'll just…

Maybe you can elaborate on what you're doing (nutrition and fitness-wise) that's causing the quick drop in weight? The more information the better.

I think a weighted vest would be the ideal. It distributes the weight more evenly, and will not lead to strain on wrists or ankles. Backpack would be second, but the weight will affect back and shoulders more (but a progressive increase over time would help negate this). I would suggest avoiding wrist weights and ankle…

I don't think it's very optimal. To reduce bodyfat and achieve a slimmer waste, it's more about diet than exercise. Adopting a calorie-deficit nutrition/fitness plan is the essential way of losing weight. Exercise balls can help you increase a certain level of fitness, flexibility, and stamina (depending on what exercises…

Nice workout program there. Kudos. I've tried a variety of pre-workout nutrition plans, and have had good results from most of them. Here's a few that I particularly liked 15-30 minutes before working out: apple, half banana 30-60 minutes before working out: banana, 4 oz. of whey protein 60-90 minutes before working out:…

What did you decide?

I've never done the Mudder, but I am pretty sure that you should definitely not workout at the gym a day (or even two) before the Mudder. Events like this require some sort of taper (particularly for first-timers). Hopefully, some experienced Mudders can chime in to confirm or elaborate.

Activity level has me confused as well. My initial understanding is that it's not relevant to the exercise you do, only by the non-workout activity you otherwise have during a given day. I'm not so sure that's the case though. Hopefully, someone can correct me if I'm wrong. So this is sort of a BUMP, in case others' have…