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Wow! You look great. I would've guess that your much younger than 50's. I got the same attitude as you judge myself too hard. Need to try and change that

I'm 5'10. Currently 157, original goal is 150 but might go to 145. Just seems like I have a lot of fat to go.

Congrats on making such a difference in your life. Keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:

Your story sounds almost identical to mine. I started out fit and him obese so can't complain too much. However, i started copying his lifestyle which is why i'm here now. I'm not expecting him to get really fit. However, he is starting to have health issues relatec to his weight so i would like him to drop some. But he…

Did you have periods of time where your loss was frustrating, slow, or even plateau?

I want to be evil. So Slytherin for me. Do we get to send curses to the other houses? :devil:

This sounds like fun. I would be interested.

I am with you. I am on the last 10-20. And nothing is changing. Weigh everything with a scale, lift weights, use tape measure, etc. Doing what everyone one suggest and nothing. Seems that I am really good at maintaining. Decided yesterday that I am going to lower my calories by another 100 and start doing more cardio. Hang…

I eat at maintenance cal ories. Seems to stop hunger without over eating.

I have (or had) a bad back from acar accident. At first there would be days that i would be in so much pain that i just lie on the floor and couldn't move. This was a few years ago. Since then it got better but would still hurt if lie in one position too much or sitting or doing cleaning around the house. I started sl in…

The person that figures this out will become a millionaire.

I am doing stronglifts. I didn't start seeing results til week 5. You need to give programs more time before changing. I just finished my 10th week of stronglift and getting really excited about the changes that i am seeing. However, i am determined not to measure/weigh til week 12 is complete.

Love the pics. :laugh: Haven't posted much but still moving along. Had a good workout today. Squats 65 Ohp 55 Deadlift 100 Leg press 200 Hanging leg raises did 2 sets of 3 with toes going to the bar. :smile: 1.5 chinups and several negative chinups Finishing up with a lot of yard work today. Cutting grass, planting…

Most say the last 10 pounds are the hardest. I am getting close about 15-20 left currently. Any advise on the last 10.

I have never had knee problems until 30ds. I was like you so excited and motivated that I wanted to finish the full 30 days. I eased up on some of the exercises and finished. Two years later and I am still having knee issues but finally getting better. I seriously recommend that you rethink this and not end up in pain the…

I guess the important question is what is your priority. Are you wanting to run a set distance, lose body fat, improve endurance, build strength, etc?

:sad: :sad: :sad: been stuck at home with a cold. All i can think about is when can i get back in:heart: the gym. :sad: will probably deload due to cold Regarding smith machine. Tried it with squats - it was very wrong. It just doesnt feel right - will never try that again. However, i will use it with bench press. I…

Many of the big cities have meetups. Where members gather at a park or something, and do the tricks. I recommend looking for one near you. Just google parkour and the biggest city near you. Ps. I dont do it but my son is facinated by it. Pss. Meetups are usually free and youcan just go to watch

Had an absolutely horrible day at gym that i'm not even going to post my numbers. Was struggling even with first set on everything. It was SO HOT in the gym that i hope that was the cause. I did my best to finish 3 sets. I felt that i really wasnt getting much of a workout. So i did some sets on the different machines just…

My narrowest is where my belly button is. But that could be because i am tall at 5.10

Fittreelol - great article, helped me understand better

Welcome:flowerforyou: This is a great place for support and accountability. I just finished my 6th week and love it. I'm 44 years so close to you.

6 weeks done :happy: I am so happy that I stuck with it so long without missing a day. Sunday is my measurement day. I will post my results then. Today, I did. Squats 5x60. Going good Bench 1x5x80 4x4x80. Just struggled at end and wasnt feeling it Row 5x60. Ready to bump it up. Accessories Chin up with 44 lbs assist…

Ohp, is when I was making the faces on the push up. Not sure if I do it just for Ohp or for all.

Quick question - what is your facial expression when lifting? I squeeze my face or sometimes bite my bottom lip. A trainer told me that I should have a more relax face when lifting. Am I odd or is she not use to heavy lifters? Anyway, great workout today. Went in feeling iffy, came out feeling great. Squats 5x60 got them…

I'm really started to like Mondays, seems to be my best workout days. Squats 5x55 - ready to try 60 next time Bench press 5x80 - still amazing myself that I'm doing it Row 5x60 seems to easy, need to double check form Accessories Leg press 5x180 Assisted chin ups 60 lbs help Hanging leg squats Took kids over weekend to…

Wow! I'm surprised that you can do so much with so few calories. Not an expert but sounds bad to me. Anyways, to answer your question - I am on week 5 and only lost 1 pound.

Walked in gym feeling great, walked out feeling blahhhh. Did good but energy didn't last. Squats 5x55 will stay here next time. Felt myself leaning forward Overhead 5x50 form has improved Deadlift 1x80 one set never seems like enough but staying to plan Still adding some accessories Hanging leg raises leg press That was…

Never can remember if it is a or b, but Squats. 5x55 Bench 5X75 Rows 5x55 Accessories Leg press 5x170 (yay more than bw) Assisted chin ups Skull crushers 5x20

2kg is nothing. They can do this. I think the fear is their growing bodies and high weights. They should not do any that is a real struggle. I let my kids use up to 10 lbs which is about 4kg I think. Body weight exercises are great also. Strength gives confidence to kids also. My 10 year old son is the shortest in his…