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Cardio: 20 min walk, 20 min run Strength: Romanian deadlifts (3x5), Lat Pulldowns (3x12), weighted crunches (3x10) Assessment: Light weights, no pressing exercises for shoulder (RICE); Taco Bell for dinner

I appreciate the advice. I noticed some minor joint centered pain after my workout the other day and I am seeking advice out of caution. If I do not feel better in the next week or so of rest (well, RICE and minor stretching), I will seek professional medical advice. Thanks.

I am sorry to hear that- I hope whatever treatment you pursue helps you in your recovery. All of this just really has brought to my mind how important my shoulders are for everyday activities and how frustrating it must be for you all that are injured to deal with it.

I appreciate your advice and caution- I am grateful for the insight. I am no stranger to injury and I am trying to be overly cautious. But your suggestions are helpful to know good modifications as I move on. Thanks!

I had not thought of isometric training- that might be a good think to incorporate. And I hope however your MRI turns out, you recover swiftly.

That's helpful, thanks. I will take it easy instead of trying to do too much- especially if you didn't really feel like it helped to much.

Ouch I am sorry. I will definitely take it easy and hope you recover quickly.

Oh, you are right there, I didn't think that one all the way through >.< I think my bench form is actually my best form of the lifts, but as a beginner I can't realistically say spot on. I think that the issue was more likely my military press as far as form goes, and I will be going back to the drawing board on that one…

Bumping (a lot of spammy IG posts, I'm not that impatient lol)

Cardio: 30 minute walk Strength: none- shoulder needs rest before I do something dumb Assessment: chicken tikka masala with spinach and jasmine rice

I'm sorry- my mother has similar issues, and some days it is hard for her to even get up. It can be very difficult for her to stay on a routine when she doesn't know from a day to day basis how she will feel. Just a few things I might suggest: 1. If you are trying to lose weight, you don't "have" to exercise, you can do…

Health at the moment, but I ain't mad at the aesthetic changes either :smiley:

Not quite like what you are describing but I do notice if I do bend backwards I sometimes realize I am holding my breath and then let it out, I realize my lungs can't fully expand in that position so I feel out of breath. Which is easily fixed by relaxing the pose and breathing normally. I am not sure about the connection…

Hello, Monday! Cardio: 20 min run, 20 min walk Strength: back squat (3x6), bent over barbell row (3x6), flat bench press (3x6), planks (3x30) Assessment: Oven roasted veggies and brown rice pasta :yum: Generally lazy weekend

Well put.

Huh. I never thought of it as rude, and I have seen it done many times. I do it myself honestly because I like to finish strong. Now, if it is like a fun run or something (which it doesn't sound like but just in case) I would say maybe there is no need to sprint to the finish (with no official timing) but even then, I…

Cardio: 30 min walk Strength: seated leg press (3x8), seated cable row (3x8), incline bench press (3x8), hyperextensions (3x10) Assessment: Huge shrimp and chicken burrito and jumbo salted margarita. No regrets. TGIF.

It's crazy how I still feel like I haven't accomplished much some days (even though I have lost almost 50lbs so far) and other days I am like, Who is that hot lady there?!?!? It is hard to motivate myself on the rough days- that when habit has started to kick in. I end up driving to the gym practically on autopilot after…

*sigh* me too lol

It's up to you- some people do and some don't. I personally don't now, but I did for a while at the beginning of my weight loss and I lost weight while counting them, so it is up to you. If you aren't losing weight at the rate you wanted, you can readjust how you log/measure calories to find the right "rhythm" for you.

Cardio: 20 min run, 20 min walk Strength: none- active rest day Assessment: Beef and broccoli. Left shoulder sore- deload upcoming shoulder exercises

I like to park far enough away that I can find a "pull through" spot if available. If not, I am fine parking a bit further away to have more room. It could have been habit and a bit of zoning out- sometimes I misread what is happening and find myself waiting for no good reason lol

I agree with this. I make sure I drink lots of water, stretch/foam roll frequently, and get lots of sleep- all helps with my recovery. But even with all of that, a new routine will still take a little time to get used to.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1 FYI- here is the link with resources to look at the programs others have suggested (Strong Curves, Strong Lifts, etc), plus some others that may interest you. I also lift only 3 days a week (full body) using the Greyskull…

Thank you! :smiley: Cardio: 30 min walk Strength: overhead press (2x5, 1x6), Romanian deadlift (1x8), Assisted Pull-ups (2x8), Kettlebell swings (150) Assessment: need to rehydrate today; Shrimp Quiche

^This. I eat fast food a lot, and I have learned what are my go-to items on the menu for different calorie amounts remaining. I love Wendy's and Taco Bell.

4-5 days a week, depending on my schedule. Usually, one of my rest days is "active" recovery and the other is fairly sedentary, but I try to hit my step goals daily.

Simply amazing- congratulations :smiley:

Congratulations! That's fantastic work :)

Cardio: 20 min run, 20 min walk Strength: core- planks (front and sides, 2x30 each), crunches (2x10), hanging knee raises (2x10) Assessment: sunburned >.< Mac and Cheese for dinner.