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It's under "cleaning." Personally, I don't track my regular housework, like laundry and cleaning bathrooms and stuff because that's already included in my calorie goal, but if I've done something very strenuous that happens to be housework, I might log it. I've done it after an entire afternoon spent vigorously scrubbing…

This and this. Also, I've noticed when someone says, "You look great; did you lose weight?" they often follow the question with, "I need to get in shape. How did you do it?" It's rarely meant as an insult, in my experience, and I had truckloads of "you'd be so pretty if you lost the weight" comments 60+lbs ago. Also, some…

Thanks, OP:) I lift alone 95% of the time, and have for over 2 years. Always without collars--except for DLs--and always inside a rack, with the safety rods adjusted for each lift. (Unless I'm using dumbells) I've had to bail on both squats and benches before. It's an unnerving feeling, scary if you aren't prepared for it.…

You never fail to inspire me, you awesome not-stopper! :drinker: :heart: the pic with your daughter.

What a wonderful transformation! You are an amazing lady with a beautiful smile... and a cute new bathing suit! :wink: Thank you for sharing this. It made me happy :bigsmile:

About a year ago, I had an egg thrown at me from a car full of teenagers when I was on my walk. It missed, but narrowly. I was annoyed, but that was about it. They were just kids doing stupid things. It was the only time in years of walking that I've had an issue with kids on my walk. I have had full grown men do that…

Thanks, OP :bigsmile:

Hi and welcome! I'm 43 and my mom has RA. I've watched her deal with it for years and I know how painful it can be. She's using resistance bands and doing aqua Zumba right now and her flare-ups aren't as bad, thank goodness. I'm an anti-social lifter, though I generally like people at other times ;) I can relate. Also,…

Another vote for: Squat Deadlift OHP :bigsmile:

I think the goblet squats are a great idea. I mix those into my workouts, too. They really do help my back squat form. Also, welcome back to lifting! :flowerforyou:

I got married at 18 and am celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary this month and I totally agree with this. Slow things down, give everyone a chance to adjust. If you plan to be together forever, he's not going anywhere, rings on fingers or not. I really do wish you and your family well, OP. :flowerforyou: I have 2 step…

I got mine at D*I*C*K's Sporting Goods, too. :bigsmile: http://www.****ssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13266765 I love 'em. I've used them all the way up to 135 on deadlifts with no problem at all. I don't throw my weights down, though. Maybe that makes a difference?

That IS frustrating. When I first did 5x5, I started very light and took a ton of videos of myself to compare to the Medhi and Rippetoe form vids. Also, the "So you think you can ____" series--particularly bench. I had my daughter watch to make sure I was hitting just below parallel on squats--I tend to want to "cheat"…

I knew you were awesome, I just didn't know you were THIS awesome. :love: Happy birthday, beautiful, strong, amazing lady! :flowerforyou:

This thread is chock full of awesome. So glad I checked in again. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

This was my first thought, too. Have you ever done something horribly embarrassing and then tried to make it better, but you just kept making it worse? I have. If he does it again, though, I'd have a serious chat with him. And possibly his boss. I hope it doesn't offend you that I laughed hysterically at this. It's just so…

Thanks :) Yum! I :heart: chile rellenos! Seriously, I ask for my mom's chile relleno casserole instead of a bday cake. I'd probably leave out the corn, though. Seems odd in a chile relleno. Have you tried this?

I like the vintage vibe of the one piece; but, honestly, you look great in both. Pick your favorite and have a blast at the beach! :drinker:

Ditto here. I'm doing 5/3/1 and trying to find that sweet spot where I'm gaining strength, losing fat, and not looking like an extra from the set of "The Walking Dead." I recently decided to take more rest time between cycles and extend my deload weeks. Going to see where that takes me. I'm interested in all the…

Qbert, Pac-Man, Space Invaders & Defender :)

You're beautiful. And what a great testimony to the good things weightlifting does for your body. Congrats on your success :flowerforyou:

This sounds good. Especially on a quesadilla. Thanks for the recipe :flowerforyou:

This x1000. I didn't find the strength to lose 50+lbs until I accepted that I was okay at any weight. Until I dropped the "I deserve to be fat because I'm a weak loser" attitude, I couldn't move forward. On the advice of a friend, I bought some clothes in my big size, looked nice, felt happy, and began to treat myself…

Beautiful post. Thank you. And thank you to all who serve and have served this country. From the mother of an active duty airman. :)

I'm sorry you're going through all that. I've been there. I'm going to put another vote in for walking. Right now, I'm finding that walking helps me de-stress like no other form of exercise--even lifting, and I love my barbells. :smile: I also liked the park workout idea. The kids can burn some energy and so can you. When…

Truth. Not a clown fan.

This sounds really good. :)

I'm just going to quote your story because it's super close to mine. Started dating when I was 15 and he was 16, married at <gasp> 18 and 19, became parents at 19 and 20, and will celebrate our silver anniversary in June. :heart: Good times, bad times, terrible freaking awful times, fantastical amazing wonderful times...…

I'm no expert, but that seemed awfully close. Regardless, it's an impressive feat. Can you imagine getting under a bar with 530lbs on it?

You're welcome. I used it a few minutes ago, no problems.