WhiteRabbit1313 Member

Then, do regular yoga?

I'm 5'2 and about 130 lbs. I started lifting 2 months, ago. My current lifts are: Squats: 110x3x5 Deadlift: 110x3x5 OHP: 40x3x5 Bench: 55x3x5 Not a huge amount, but I'm pretty proud of my progress. Hitting triple digits on TWO lifts last week was awesome! :happy:

Well, I started with the standard bar for overhead presses and bench presses (20-30ish lbs.) and am currently lifting 45 lbs. like nobody's business (except on OHP's...haha!). So, like I said, you might outgrow a standard set faster than you think. :wink: Regardless, it's great that you're starting a lifting routine. I…

^^This, totally!

When you say you're "re-starting StrongLifts," does this mean that you've tried this before? If yes, but not for long, you should know that the weights progress really quickly. A standard set of weights *may* not be your best purchase. I started squatting over a 100 lbs. a few weeks into the routine. If you bought an…

^^This. Use proper form. Lift what's heavy for you. If it's just bodysquats, make sure you don't allow your knees to carry the load. Squats are a sitting motion that should be felt in your hamstrings, butt, and core. If you're knees are twisting or caving in, and you can't correct it, you're applying too much weight to…

^^Same here. What a d-bag! There is NO REASON to say such a thing to a friend. Your "friend" obviously has issues of their own that they might do well to deal with before speaking to you, again.

If risk of injury is your main concern, you'll be happy to know that it was/is MY main concern when I began lifting two months ago. What I did: 1. I bought and read Mark Ripptoe's Starting Strength. 2. I started small. There's no reason to try to prove how much you can lift, now. Start with the weight YOU are comfortable…

Yes, that's true, but you might as well work on definition, while you're at it. My only regret is wishing I'd have started exercising sooner! I love it, and I've never loved exercise, before.

I'm 5'2" and had "fat knees," as well. I lost 30 lbs., and they are looking much smaller. My thighs, though...which led to the appearance of "thigh-knees" (lack of separation between the thigh and the knee), are still a work in progress. I started weight lifting, and I hope that will give me better definition between my…

Based on what I've seen on your profile and previous posts: You're 5'3," 43 y/o, and want to lose about 15 lbs.? So, that leaves: 2. How much do you weigh? 4. What is your exercise routine?

Well, if you're being very honest with your journal, you're averaging 985 calories/day, for the last few weeks, which is lower than your target. Do you physically feel ok, on this budget? 1. How tall are you? 2. How much do you weigh? 3. How old are you? 4. What is your exercise routine?

If it's just those two stickers that are out of place, you're doing better than me. Why give up, now? :wink:

I've found that Greek yogurt (fage), cottage cheese, part skim mozzarella, egg whites, and chicken breast have been my best friends in hitting my protein targets on a low calorie budget. Eating 6 oz. of chicken is acceptable, now, where 4 oz. Was the rule before. Smoked Turkey and tuna rock, too.

"Asian" Chicken Lettuce Wraps (Under 160 calories) 3 oz. Grilled Chicken Strips 2-4 Romaine Lettuce leaves 1/4-1/3 cup shredded cabbage, carrots (cole slaw veggies) 2 tbsp. of Annie's Gingerly Lite dressing Toss the heated chicken strips with the dressing, dump chicken into the lettuce leaves, top with veggies, then roll…

Man, this sounds good!

^^I had to check the pics to see what the fuss was about...good god, man! They're right! You look amazing!

I find a lot of ideas on Pinterest. This is my favorite page to follow: http://www.pinterest.com/joselinerose/outfits/

If you're eating plenty of fats, you shouldn't have trouble with this for long. Atkins made me more regular than ever. I drank a lot of water and ate plenty of veggies, too, so that may have also helped.

I've been thinking of this also, recently. I think, for me, I need to shift my focus to being healthier, not thinner. Easier said than done, though.

At 5'7," I'd say that 1200 is too low for you. Try this calculator instead: http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

^^Agreed. I started 2 months ago and love it! I can already see definition in my biceps. :happy:

Same here...except on the squat rack. I "walk" it down, like it's the total norm, after taking the plates off. Lol!

I'm just...sorry. Lol! I was thinking of what you're saying and then I got the mental image of this man, literally twice this woman's size, calling out "Rack 'em," and thinking he's the hero of the day. Lol! Yes. She's sucks at being considerate, but how does someone feel good about themselves when they treat others like…

I like that. :smile:

I've never noticed signs saying anything like that at my gym? Then again, I don't really pay attention to signage. Lol!

^^parkscs, this is one of those rare occasions that I actually agree with you. Both sides could have behaved differently, and this isn't very supportive of newbies in the gym. OP, I regularly have to remove weights from the bars, and I always rack mine when I'm done. It may be because I'm new (2 months in to lifting), but…

^^I thought the same thing, until I realized that I could eat non-fat and part-skim cheeses without sacrificing protein. You can get roughly 14 g per 100 calories of nonfat cottage cheese, 9 g per 100 calories of part-skim mozzarella, and 35 calories worth of fat free feta is 7 grams of protein (I had no idea! I just…

And egg whites!!! I eat lots of those, too!

^^This. Lean meats are a low/no carb protein source. Breaded meats and meats in sauces, on the other hand WILL up your carbs...because the breading and the sauces have carbs. I typically eat: Greek Yogurt (nonfat), cottage cheese (2%), mozzarella cheese (part-skim), and lots of chicken, turkey, pork, fish (tuna), shrimp,…