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  • I've gained about 5 lbs, most of it muscle, although I'm using some crappy plastic calipers for body fat, so who knows. I'm definitely stronger that I was at the start. I'm 5'9 and started at 155, looking to get to around 165-170 and ~10BF%. The most important thing SL did for me was to 'cure' my chronic low back pain (2…
  • Hi all, new to the group. My current lifts are: Squat: 105 Bench: 130 Row: 85 OHP: 80 Deadlift: 100 Eating at a surplus to support strength gains while maintaining cardio performance on the bike and running. While I'm here, I'll mention that Stronglifts has lead to my recovery from chronic lower back pain (L4-L5 and L5-S1…
  • 1.5 tilapia fillets, seasoned and cooked up in a pan with beets and a serving of brown rice with a little soy sauce. Hungry...
  • I usually give myself a break and eat what I want. Gotta take care of the soul too :)
  • Start where you are now, at 46kg, and add a little more weight every workout (5-10 lbs). You'll become used to, and more comfortable, with the weight.
    in Squats Comment by cupulous March 2013
  • Try a couch to 5k program to gently ease your way into running. Even folks at the peak of fitness can get shin splints if they don't slowly increase the intensity of this high impact activity. I have 2 bulging disks in my lower back and have had problems running in the past. Not to say you will, but I recommend a book…
  • It gets easier once you adapt to the changes that you decide are important to you. Before then, you're breaking old habits and forging new ones. The freshness of change!
  • I go to yoga classes my local YMCA offers. There are always a few guys in there.
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