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Wow Karin you are really leaning out! Looking good :flowerforyou:

Yup I agree, I'm up to 85 pounds on my squat and the goblet squats I do with a 40 pound DB nearly wipe me out :laugh:

Hi! I think this is a definite YMMV because I noticed when I took them but I found a source of high quality pastured lamb's liver for .99/lb so I'll be giving the "real" stuff a go again. Fingers crossed :laugh:

I know this thread is old but I'm just checking in as I'm back to PHD with a healthy dose of Ray Peat. I was just counting calories and doing well, I don't have issues with losing as long as I am diligent with counting. I just don't feel "right" and I'm still searching for an energy boost, insomnia, etc. I'm going to…

I feel like a loser, I don't log except here when I post my cycle to cycle stats :ohwell:

"Yay you" for not letting perfect be the enemy of good and modifying the program to fit your needs, in my mind that's a good sign that strength training is becoming a part of your lifestyle instead of a "fix." I know for me that's ultimately what I want so your story, despite the fact it involved an injury, is pretty…

I've seen a good amount of progress in strength, enough progress that a chronic back issue I've been struggling with is almost non-existant now. The scale hasn't moved (I still like food a little too much) but everyone asks me if I lost weight all the time. If you go to the group you'll see progress pics and see other…

Your numbers look fine to me, we all have to start somewhere. I'm in my fifth cycle but I started with weights similar to yours. I wouldn't worry about the feeling like you're stalling. Before I started all I read about was how Cycle 1 was "too easy" and when I went to the gym the first time I though I would die after the…

Congrats on you success so far! Your transformation so far is fantastic :flowerforyou:

I finished my test day for Cycle 4 this morning and here is where I am: Start -> Cycle 5 (starting Monday) Barbell Squats: 55 -> 80 lb Barbell Bench Press: 50 -> 70 lb One Arm DB Row: 20--> 35 lb (FAILED) Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 15 -> 20 lb (FAILED YET AGAIN!!!) SLDL: 55--> 80 lb DB Upright Rows: 15 -> 50lb I 'failed' the…

As far as varying stances and grips, I don't. I know different grips and stances hit different muscles, stabilizers etc. but I think the program as written for the first few cycles is the way to go, All Pro recommends three cycles before adding exercises and while you're technically not adding "new" exercises you still…

First congrats on passing your 'Test Day' and yes you should do your Medium and Light Days but if you can't or your body is telling you to take a break in the 'Big Picture' a few extra days of rest won't be a deal breaker.

That's awesome and I totally know that feeling. Feels good when you fight through eh? And 92 pounds is impressive! I was crying over 75 on Monday :laugh:

This looks awesome, thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:

Sounds like a good plan! I'm reducing my lifting to every three days (so twice a week) because I'm trying to jumpstart my weight loss so I'm doing a short round of Lyle Mcdonald's RFL. I know what you mean about feeling "addicted" to this routing though! It fits rather seamlessly into my current lifestyle and I love seeing…

:Welcome Trista, fellow 'Big Girl' here and I can empahize with your nervousness because that was where I was when I started and now I'm about to start my 4th cycle. Believe me when I say if you can go to the gym and figure your 10RM every session afterwards will get "easier" relatively speaking of course and pretty soon…

This One Pot Pasta is fantastic for the nights you're describing and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand: http://www.marthastewart.com/978784/one-pan-pasta This recipe is the basic idea but if you Google One Pot Pasta you'll come up with all sorts of variations. Searching "one pot meals" or "easy casseroles"…

IMO I think adding exercises depends on your goal. I was going to add pushups or glute bridges but as I was thinking about it I realized as my main goal is to lose fat there really probably is no point to adding them since I'm only looking to retain LBM in my deficit.Even though my booty is flat how can I really see how…

Thanks for those links on the upright rows jason, apparently I've been doing them wrong :angry: I don't have any issues with discomfort but I'll still work on my form and stick with the dumbbells instead of the moving to the barbell.

Thanks, I feel a little bit better now because you and pandorakick have rockin' shoulders so I'll stop whining and just press on (pun intended) :smile:

I finished my test day for Cycle 3 this morning and here is where I am: Start -> Cycle 4 (starting Monday) Barbell Squats: 55 -> 75 lb Barbell Bench Press: 50 -> 65 lb One Arm DB Row: 20--> 35 lb Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 15 -> 20 lb (FAILED!!!) SLDL: 55--> 75 lb DB Upright Rows: 15 -> 45 lb (I'm switching to a barbell, the…

Thanks for all the replies....I did try with an empty bar and I felt fine and like some of you said "easier" than with dumbbells. However my barbell OHP will have to wait since I failed my DB OHP on this morning's test day for the second cycle in a row :sad: :laugh:

@Karindiane you look great! Way to go! Your shoulders and back are looking fantastic :flowerforyou: I can't believe it's only a seven pound difference!

I covet your back, Hell your results in general too but dat back :flowerforyou:

I do one arm bent over rows because I have a dodgy back and the bent over rows were just too much. As far as the deadlift replacement they haven't bothered my back as all *knock on wood* but I don't know any replacement. Maybe glute bridges and/or hip thrusts? You might want to start reading Bret Contreras' stuff to gain…

Trust me, before I started this I wouldn't have said anything either but perhaps all this heavy lifting has given me a bit of testosterone boost and I won't allow anyone or anything to mess up my workout. I surprised myself saying anything and even after the "confrontation" my heart was beating a bit faster and I wished…

I think this is true, I go MWF at 5:30 am, I'm there when the doors open and I basically have the place to myself. I agree wholeheartedly with "owning it"...doing this program definitely builds your confidence. This morning I went in and loaded the bar for squats and started my warmup and this big, meathead walks in and…

Haha congrats for getting it done! That's awesome progress. Today was Cycle 3, Week 3 Day 1 for me and I almost died...just felt really crappy the whole workout and I can feel the DOMS setting in so I feel ya on the "freakin' ouch "....as an aside do tough workouts really help you sleep better? Maybe I haven't been working…

Virtual high five for kickin' *kitten* at the gym! I know you were a bit leary about the transition but yay for getting it done and even hitting a PR to boot :smile:

No "confession" necessary, still took hard work commitment. Own that strength! :drinker: I am jelly of your OHP though :laugh: