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First check in for me: Height: 5'8" Heaviest weight: 160 Goal weight: 145 July goal weight: 151 7/1: 153.2 7/8: 153.2 No loss this week but I am OK with that for now. My back injury (sacroilliac joint) flared up this week so I had to skip some workouts and am now taking a few days off entirely in order to let it heal.…

The fact that I had to google "harem pants" should tell you that the answer is NO! :p

Hi there! I used to be very active on MFP with cutting/bulking cycles until a back injury put me out of the game 2 years ago. Had to go to physical therapy and on my PT's advice tried yoga to increase core strength and flexibility and surprisingly fell in love with it. Now I am back and ready to lose some extra fluff. ;) I…

I'm down with the hippy crap cuz this helps me as well. Practicing yoga has also helped with my depression. I try to do it at least twice a week in addition to my regular workouts.

How often are you ladies posting your check-in weigh-in's to this thread? Once a week? Is there a specific day or is everyone doing their own thing?

Being with my kids takes priority so I usually plan my workout schedule around them. I work from home 2 days a week so workout in my home gym during lunch on those days but otherwise I workout after I put the kiddos to bed. I invested in a home gym so I can workout even on the nights my husband is off running errands or…

Hi there! I think we may be twins! I am 5'8 with a goal weight of 145. And same here, any less than the low 140's is way too skinny for me and I look unhealthy. I struggle with a mocha addiction and I add extra scoops of chocolate so I'm right there with you and the sugar! Trying to cut down to having only 2 a week. :/

I second the idea of not setting your weight loss goal too high as you will be losing fat AND muscle and could just end up "skinny fat" once you reach your goal weight (speaking from experience here). In my opinion for best results if you want to obtain a "toned" look, and to maintain the muscle you currently have, try to…

Height: 5'8" Heaviest weight: 160 Goal weight: 145 July start: 153 July goal weight: 150 Joining in. Nice to meet everyone. My plan is to stick with what I am doing as it seems to be working: Strong Curves 3 times per week, cardio 3 times per week and yoga at least 2 times per week. I am not tracking calories as I have…

Hey ladies! I was part of this group about 2 years ago but after a back injury went into hibernation mode as far as lifting weights. I am back and am doing a modified version of Strong Curves that my physical therapist helped create to cater to my lower back (no deadlifts, etc. for me :(). I have also gotten into yoga on…

The injury is not making me question bulking at all. It is most definitely the depression. You're right about not making a decision while in the middle of an episode. I'm feeling better today. Just hope it lasts!

If you're trying to convince yourself that your lunch is yummy and satisfying and it's not....eat something else. Food should be enjoyed. Personally I do eat a salad every day for lunch pretty much. But I'd sub out the iceberg lettuce form some spinach or spring mix greens. And I'd add loads of chicken on top. Some nuts,…

I don't see the issue. Just don't eat it or make room in your calories for a treat now and then. Somebody brings in donuts nearly every day at my work. There is a bowl of candy next to my desk. Another one in the kitchen. When I want a treat, I eat one. Otherwise I go on my merry way.

My back felt ok last night and I *almost* worked out, but something told me not to. Good thing because it started hurting again today. So I'm taking the week off whether I want to or not. Better to be safe than sorry. Plus you're right. Maybe I just need to chill out and get my head right. Will give me time to think things…

About 7 weeks ago.

Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 5'8, so not that tall. I don't have a goal weight, rather I have a goal body fat percentage which is 20%. I got down to 136 and it didn't look good with my body composition, so I bulked up to 144 and then cut down again. I'm currently doing my second bulk and then will cut down again, so really I have no idea what…

Thanks sardelsa. My back is not serious. It goes out of wack from time to time. Same thing happens when I carry my toddler too much. Same type of pain. So I just need to rest for a few days. But yeah, the depression thing. Super annoying. Hope the new supplement I'm starting has a positive affect. I'm not giving up yet.

Things aren't going great. Lately I've been averaging only 2 workouts a week. Finally got pumped up enough to do a session last night. Finshed out my hip thrusts sets and bam. I must have pulled something in my back and had to stop. I know not to *kitten* with my back when it gets like this. So I'm going to eat at…

I saw the infomercial (for some reason I love infomercials!!! But I never buy anything). I'm sure it works, but counting calories on MFP is free and works just as well, so I'd recommend saving your money.

You can change your macros, most people do. Personally I don't like using percentages to figure out my macros. Generally you need a minimum of 0.8 - 1.0 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Fats you need a minimum of 0.35 - 0.45 grams per pound of body weight. And you can fill in the rest with carbs or with whatever…

I'm interested to see what Side Steel or Sara say as I was in the same boat as you and went ahead with my bulk.

Totally forgot to mention this but I also changed all the reps for SC to be in the 8-12 rep range for the main lifts and 10-15 for any accessories. Again SC isn't hypertrophy-based, so I tweaked it to fit my personal needs. Seriously - I don't need to be doing 3x20 for glute bridges or hip thrusts. So let me correct…

OP, I felt the same way. So I had a trainer take me around for 3 sessions and show me how to use all the weight equipment. Then I dumped the trainer and learned good form on my own by reading Starting Strength, youtube videos etc. But having her show me around and step over the forbidden threshold to the weight room helped…

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Not sure what this has to do with diet and weight loss. But please go see a doctor.

I have nothing to add. I'm an a.s.s. girl. All I care about is growing a huge, muscular a.s.s.

My first bulk I did PHUL and then a round of Strong Curves. I liked it. My a.s.s. was definately lifted and not so sad looking after my cut. Ha! For my current bulk I am doing SC again, however instead of switching up the workouts every 4 weeks like you're supposed to, I'm just sticking with the first round of exercises…

I'd be crying too if I only ate 1200 calories a day. Just saying. You can probably eat more and still lose weight.

Prove him wrong. Lose weight and be happy.