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I had this same exact problem and fixed it with weighted squats and glute bridges. I love the "buttox" spelling.

I have 2 1.25 lb fractional plates and have found them to be extremely helpful. You could also buy Fastenal washers--I think the 2 inch inside diameter ones generally weigh .75 lb pounds. It might make some sense at least starting with what you have to: a.) get form down, and b.) determine whether or not you would…

I'm about 1/2 of the way--the women and girls are for the most part taken care of, but I have a little bit of a difficult time finding gifts for the men.

Checking in--haven't done so in a while. So Friday 2 weeks ago, I was lifting in the morning before we went for a fall weekend trip. I hit my lower lip while doing OHPs (actually, I hit my lip, deloaded by 2 lbs and continued with the next 2 sets). It's healed now, but I hurt a bit that weekend. It didn't prohibit me from…

I am 5'1" and 100 lbs and maintaining currently at 1500 NET. I don't starve. In fact, I'm actually concerned that I'm not eating enough because my strength gains are a little slower than I like. My measurements have actually either stayed the same or gone down after I started strength training in maintenance(I've actually…

Changing what I did for exercise. I used to run, but even though my body adapted pretty quickly to it I still continued to run at the same pace and distance. I purchased a couple of DVDs that I liked, started to do circuit training, and have been lifting for the past 5 months. Now, I hardly run except if I feel like taking…

Red licorice twists (specifically the kind they sell at Tractor Supply Company). I don't know what it is about them--it has to be this type (not Twizzlers or Red Vines). I go through them so quickly!

I think this should be your most important focus, and that all decisions should be based on your daughters' well-being. Certainly, they will be devastated in the short term BUT witnessing constant back-and-forth arguments where they are sure to hear doubts about trustworthiness is probably going to impact them in the long…

Revised: run around the gym and steal the itty-bitty pieces of cloth they call towels and piece them together and wear them as togas while we do deadlifts.:flowerforyou:

run around the gym and steal all of the towels (so the staff doesn't find them and is totally confused)

Use either TDEE or the MFP number as starting points. Last week I gave myself an additional 50 calories (My Home -> Goals -> Change Goals-> Custom-> input your desired calorie goal). I usually shoot for a bit under my total calories (due to exaggeration of MFP's calorie burn estimates) on a weekly basis--which will…

I don't necessarily think that a pound or two gain and then loss by itself qualifies as yo-yo dieting because that pound could be muscle water retention or a host of other things. This thread explains why people gain when they start maintenance mode:…

Here is what works for me: -Decent night's sleep -Find something that you really enjoy doing (I think this is key) -Lay out EVERYTHING (not just clothes but socks, shoes--everything down to the hair ties, etc.) -Get yourself up and start dressing before you even give yourself a second or third chance to go back to bed.…

I fell for it the way that I've always fallen for a guy: a mixture of confusion and intrigue at first, but then once I found my way around there was no going back.

Tagging so that I can reference the OP's recipes, and also adding the one that I've used twice already (first for pancakes and second as waffles): Pumpkin Oat Pancakes: http://cookieandkate.com/2013/pumpkin-oat-pancakes/ Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (and decrease the vanilla extract) if you want. If you want to…

We only have a Max Rack and 3 Smith machines in my gym, so I ended up getting this squat rack for our basement workout area (similar to the squat stands but already aligned/connected): http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-93132-W-Squat-Rack/dp/B001HS3KI8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1382374409&sr=8-7&keywords=squat+rack Then, I got a…

The women's SL group is incredibly helpful and supportive: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women (Side note--for anyone considering doing SL and not wanting to read Mehdi's 30 page .pdf, the stickied threads will give you everything you need) I was incredibly intimidated when I started in…

This is exactly the thread that I need. I am at my lowest BMI, and started SL 5x5 while eating on a deficit and have kept it up as I moved into maintenance. Now, I'm contemplating a slow bulk to see where it gets me. In for more progress!

If by "some" you mean "heaping mass of awesome," then yes...I suppose you have gained "some" muscle.:love: And yes, I totally stalked profile pics and have to agree--nicely done!!

HOW MUCH DO YOU WEIGH? HW: 113 GW: I didn’t have one ( I started tracking nutrition and exercising more because fat was starting to settle in places that I didn’t like) CW: 100 HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5’1” WHEN/HOW DO YOU WORKOUT? 5 times a week in the morning I alternate between bodyweight circuit training, kickboxing, and HIIT…

There are a lot of folks that are very close to their goal weight that are posting there, so I +1 this recommendation. I am "on maintenance" and still tracking every day. Maintenance is tricky because your maintenance level calories will most likely not be the same as what MFP gives you, and your weight is probably going…

I definitely like B better because of the DLs. I get through the OHPs thinking "these make my shoulders look hot!" Does anyone have experience with sissy squats? I was thinking of adding them as an accessory and wanted to see if anyone has benefited from them.

Haven't checked in in a while--I got a squat rack for our home gym and have been: a.) taking some time to re-adjust from my company gym equipment (for reference--they have a Max Rack, no squat racks, and 3 Smith machines), and b.) working on A2G whereas before I had gone just to parallel. Between that and having some back…

Barbacoa beef tacos (already in the crockpot and probably smelling up the house) with avocado, cilantro, red onions, cheese and tomatoes.

It has put some complexity into mine and my husband's relationship, but more than anything I think we have become stronger individuals and as a team too. We were already pretty fit and active people (but I noticed that with recent hormonal changes and basically doing the same routine I had gained some fat), so it was a bit…

Definitely take a look at the Eat, Train & Progress group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/10067-eat-train-progress- I don't have any advice, because I am in the process of figuring out my macro goals and calorie intake to get past my newbie gains(my protein macro is a little ambitious). So, I am right there with…

This might be the case, so look for other ways she validates your fitness improvements. Case in point: my husband initially didn't say anything, but for my birthday he pretty much outfitted our downstairs gym with new fitness equipment. Also, he joined me in cleaning up our eating.

Congrats! My son (now 12) was a "surprise" but it was due entirely to mine and my husband's carelessness. It was however, the best careless "mistake" that we ever made. I don't have any advice for you because it will be coming out from the woodwork pretty soon once people find out. MFP (or some version of it that tracks…

I have nothing to add except I had no idea that Guinness had so few calories. Win! Have an amazing time at your stag, enjoy as much as you can remember about it, and watch out for cameras/camera phones. :)