JenAndSome Member

I have never seen a machine that remotely mimics bench pressing. Maybe do some dumbbell benches or something instead if you are seriously worried. I work out alone and don't have a regular spotter, but if there is nothing wrong with asking someone in the weight room for a quick spot if they are between sets.

I would definitely change it. I was too young and didn't enjoy it at all. It was in the fifth grade with a boy who was a close friend of the family so he was at our house a lot. It made it kind of uncomfortable when he was making out with my best friend a couple weeks later, but I was kind of relieved because I didn't want…

It doesn't seem excessive to me. What is it interfering with? Are you not spending time with her or doing your share of the housework? In my previous relationship my workouts didn't interfere with my life either. When I have time I go for a run and I go to the gym 3-4 mornings a week before work. My ex never said anything…

Unless its resistance bands. I'm totally still complaining if I see that.

I think its safe to say that today didn't work out the way you hoped and perhaps a little pre planning would be helpful for tomorrow. You cooked the fish in a halo oven to get rid of the excess fat and then ate crisps to "use up" your fat macros and now you don't have enough fat left to eat the food your mom made you. Also…

Even when I still lived at home I bought my own ******* groceries if I wanted something.

Just break up. No, really. Why are you friends with this person? Just focus on yourself and your health and weight loss. It shouldn't be a competition and you know whatever he is doing is not healthy or sustainable. Why are you letting it get to you?

To lose weight, gain strength and support ourselves on our journeys?

I'm just sad because I don't have any heavy boxes that need lifting. I'm super screwed on this one I guess. I do have a car, though. Someday...

But only when applicable to real life situations. Who needs OHP PRs at the gym when there are heavy boxes to clean and press? Just not in the squat rack.

I think there is a difference between tank tops and "wife beaters." Typically what you consider a "wife beater" tank is sold in the underwear department so the people wearing them are pretty much just walking around in their undies and showing their lack of judgement.

Yep. Suns out, guns out!

I work in an office full of women and for a long time was the only one who did any exercise at all. I don't really talk about it with them though, unless they ask specific questions. A couple of them have recently joined fitness centers and are making a few lifestyle changes and I'm happy for them, but I still don't talk…

I wish I could say the same were true for everyone. There is plenty of other places to DL at my gym. I know because I do it. Understandable though if there really is no other place or no other bars to DL with.

Lol. This is far, far from volatile. Especially for MFP.

But...are you serious?

People do it in my gym, too. I really don't get it because they are not actually using the rack during any part of the lift. Its a little frustrating when I'm on a time crunch and just wanting to get my workout done.

I think it really depends. Is it just a squat rack or a power rack? My gym has one smith machine and one power rack. There are no squat racks. People do all kinds of exercises in the power rack and no one has a problem with it unless someone is in there for a crazy long time. I OHP in the power rack and I see no problem…

Nope. Never had that happen. While your girlfriends were over did you do an abnormal amount of touching or rubbing of the skin? Did you do weird facials using kitchen ingredients or things you normally wouldn't? Did you rub the pizza all over your body? What do you mean by sore...like burns, is bruised? Unless you are…

If I were to go somewhere to get a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, Steak and Shake would be at the very bottom of my list. I currently have ads for Stanley Steamer. I wish I had food ads instead.

I run in the middle of the day on a trail that, for a short period of time, had a bad reputation. A few people were mugged and a couple women were assaulted. Most of the attackers were caught. I still run. The thing is that anything could happen at any time of day. Nearly every one of the crimes were committed between 1pm…

If you know where you are going out to you can look ahead at the restaurant menu online and find options that fit into your calorie goal. Just a little bit of planning goes a long way. There is nothing wrong with splurging a little bit for your birthday though. Happy Birthday!

I live in a town much smaller than NYC, but we have a University here and several places that cater to the student population downtown. There is a convenient store that sells things that most people would just get at the grocery store and they put a huge markup on them. That little pack of Ramen noodles that you can get…

Or just eat food. Pack a sensible lunch. Make a personal size pizza like what was suggested before. Bring a tuna sandwich or eat a salad topped with chicken or turkey or whatever other protein you want. Don't deprive yourself or you will end up ordering and eating the whole pizza.

I guess it depends on what your priorities are. I enjoy drinking beer, too, but drinking a case on the weekend is very counterproductive to my goals....and to raising my kids. Maybe cut back a lot. Wait until later at night and have a beer or two instead of "a lot of beers." Also try logging what you're drinking honestly…

Depends on your goals. Most people will say a combination of the two.

I am not a marsupial so I'm not sure I can give good advice on this. I have had three kids though and while I acknowledge I will never have the stomach I had at 18 that doesn't mean I can't work as hard as I can to improve myself. Try reading this:…

My ex was kind of this way at first. He would make the comment that I was going to get all hot and stuff and leave him. I just assured him that if I ever left him my physical appearance would have nothing to do with it.

No, but if you could give me the names/addresses of these restaurants that are giving extra food that would be helpful. I'm kind of hungry today.

I am so in for this one. No..usually sex makes me feel like I've lost about 3 pounds. There is nothing wrong with needing to drink water after sex. That is normal due to the exertion and all the sweating you have done...hopefully. If you drink a gallon of water though, that's a lot. It may make you heavier because a gallon…