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I can't use my scales I have at home because I can never find a level surface. In one room I'm 130lbs and in another room I'm 140lbs lol, don't stress. Best to weigh yourself outwith the home if you keep having these problems.

I get this all the time. I already struggle with insomnia but I have been prescribed medication for this. Even with the medication, if I have not ate for a while before I try to sleep then I seem to toss and turn for ages. I now make sure I've had something bloating before I go to bed, like toast and a protein shake.…

Stronglifts 5x5 is something I stumbled across a couple of days ago and I really want to give it a go! How have you been finding it so far? I'm the same, I want to lower my body fat % and also gain as much muscle and strength as possible. I've actually been doing a lot of researching on youtube recently and you're right,…

I've never heard of this New Rules of Lifting for Women. Thank you for informing me of that! I'm trying to get as much advice as possible on different workouts to try out, the more the merrier! Haha, I think that's where I have been going wrong. My headphones broke so everytime I've been going on the treadmill I just can't…

Thanks! :) I actually stumbled across the stronglifts 5x5 programme a few days ago and I'm really kean to give it a go! The guy seems to really know what he's talking about.

I actually found out about the stronglifts 5x5 programme a few days ago! And completely by accident! I had just started practicing squatting with the free bar and done a google search on squat form etc. I found a video with a french guy explaining how to squat properly and at the end he mentioned the 5x5 programme. I…

Thank you! :) I honestly can't believe how supportive everyone is on this site :) You know, it's actually refreshing to hear someone say that you can have that bit of leeway with your diet. I struggle with being a fussy eater and having bad days with my depression so it is tough, but I do try. I'm in the process on working…

Yeah, with lifting I feel I can see better how I am progressing and it gives me enthusiasm to be able to lift even heavier. I have to admit, though, that I do need to start adding some cardio to my routine. I'm terrible when it comes to running and can only do about 5 minutes running on the treadmill before I give up. I…

Hi Josh! :) It's so comforting to hear of someone in a similar situation to mine. I struggle with panic disorder too, general anxiety and social anxiety along with random insomnia. When I first started training I had no confidence but in the space of 4 months I have become massively determined to better myself, inside and…

Yeah I think you've got it spot on with the lbs to kg ratio! Before I knew this and I was watching some videos of people squatting high weights in lbs it made me think " wow that's an awful lot, I don't think I would ever manage that". But after managing to squat 27.5kg with the free weight, I calculated it in lbs to be…

Yeah that is so true! When I'm feeling stressed or anxious I take my negative energy to the gym and show it whos boss!!

WOW, before I reply to you all individually I just want to say THANK YOU for all the responses, support and advice! I'm overwhelmed by it! I had initially joined bodybuilding.com a couple of months ago and hardly got a response. Some of the responses I did get were negative, even though I had explained I was new to all…

Thanks! :) I have recently started doing more compound lifts. First started doing squats with the assisted machine but last week I tried doing squats with the 20kg free bar and I actually found it much easier. I feel it's because the bar is actually moving with you as opposed to having one line of movement to follow with…