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  • That sounds a lot like something that should be a physiotherapist issue. Srsly, find a good one and go to them. I had a similar issue and I had to work on strengthening my hip abductors. Now, I'm much better. I can't say it would work for you, but I do urge you to find a physio. As someone whose current knee injury is…
    in Luxating patella & my DR told me to stop squatting... Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Lift all the things. Srsly. If you've not yet tried it, it quickly becomes therapy. I've injured myself and can't deadlift or squat (so I've moved to a purely bodyweight routine because just benching makes me feel like a fool), and it frustrates me greatly. I have, however, discovered that I can flip a tire without hurting…
    in Most Effective Fitness Plan for Abundant Free Time Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Thank you! I forgot to touch on no muscle adding while deficit eating. I definitely think I had some noob gains going on - but I got my bench from 50lbs to 75lbs and that was so exciting. Good luck on your bulk! I'm a fair bit away from that myself. I'm aiming to get down to 18-19% before I try it. Long ways to go,…
    in When should I start weight training?? Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • (I'm not sure if I'm replying to your right, MeghanMarie... I do not know how to forum. EDIT: Evidently, definitely do not know how to forum. Sorry - I'd have quoted, but I don't think I can do that going back...) MeghanMarie, what if she'd been a size 12 a few years ago? And she's only now just fitting into that size 0?…
    in heard disturbing convo about weight today Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Too many times, yes. I ran through pain in October, gave myself both Runner's Knee and Jumper's Knee (wtf, knee - I wasn't even jumping). Since then, I've only now started being able to use the elliptical, and even then it's 30 mins and nothing more or I feel like my knee will pop. I can't squat, I can't deadlift, I can't…
    in Anyone Workout When They Shouldn't Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Muscle builds under the fat that you have. And it's never too early or late to start weight training! Lifting is one of the first things I did when I started losing weight and it certainly pays off - my arms and upper chest (as a lady, this namely means my collarbone area - so smexy) tend to be where I lose fat first and…
    in When should I start weight training?? Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Working out in the morning is my therapy. I'm a nasty piece of work without it the rest of the day. My mornings look like this: 6AM wake up 640AM catch the bus 715 start the work out 820 finish the work out, cross the street and get to work 830 start work I've started changing into my workout clothes in the morning before…
    in Early morning working out - Need motivation Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • I did low carb for about six months strictly, then on and off until recently. For me, bread cravings went away after two weeks. It became less of "I can't have it" to more of "I don't really want it". I mean, what I missed was baking the bread, or the perfect bite of some kind of soft bread. But most times, if I tried a…
    in Low Carb Diet Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Glad to hear your protein is on the way! I'll join you in mixing up a protein shake tonight - though I think I need to get some new protein powder as I'm pretty tired of my current variety, ha ha! That mix sounds nice - I mix mind with unsweetened almond milk usually, but I've only got 2% at home tonight so I'll use that.…
    in Calorie intake, exercise calories and protein (oh my!) Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • I'm inclined to say that cardio and weight training are relatively equal in terms of importance, but I train both for two different reasons - lifting is therapy for me and I value being strong, while endurance is vital for martial arts and I enjoy Zombies, Run!. I've never done Insanity, but from what I've heard about it,…
    in Want to lose 10 kgs and have a flat belly Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • Unfortunately, yeah, eating at a caloric deficit is the only way to lose that fat. But lifting will help you build the body that'll come out from under it, so good on ya! Plus, muscle does burn more calories than... well... fat. I'll third the Stronglifts suggestion. I did a different program, but it was similar enough,…
    in lifting and lowering body fat Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • I'm no expert, so please take my advice with a HUGE side of salt. I recommend taking a look at a calculator like IIFYM.com (I'll include a link below). Input your details and pull out two numbers: BMR & TDEE. BMR is your Basal Metabolic Rate - it basically means what your body needs to live if you were totally comatose.…
    in Calorie intake, exercise calories and protein (oh my!) Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • I'm just over 5', and aiming to get down to 105-110 with a BF of 19%. I'm not entirely sure of how accurate my goals may be, as I'm heavy into weightlifting - but generally speaking, <110lbs will be my goal.
    in Smaller women Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
  • I've been planning it out since I started, ha ha! Here's my list: - 1 pair of high-quality jeans (like, actual brand name jeans versus the Bluenotes stuff I usually buy) (maybe 2 different styles) - fitted long sleeve shirt - fitted Cirque du Soleil shirt - vest (to be worn cas + at the office) - little black dress - 1…
    in What clothes will you buy when you're at your target weight? Comment by ThatMouse May 2014
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