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read the new lifting rules for women - it explains what we've been doing wrong for years. But to have any effect you need to lift heavy - start with the Olympic bar with no weight on it - 20kgs. Check out stronglifts 5x5. The age old thing of using a pink weight and doing 3 sets of 15 reps won't help much. :o)

Thanks. Its as expected. Was good to hear sense from u guys though. I try to have some lower cal clean days ss I know I loosen the reigns on the weekends. I still log it though. I had tacos for dinner so pretty salty.

Hi OP, 'Lifting heavy' usually starts out with liftng the Olympic bar - so 45lbs - if its wrapped in pretty colours and in the 'girls' area - you won't touch it doing strong lifts or the other programs :o)

you can get a weighted hula hoop. Its not fat reduction, but the tightening of all those muscles around the waist - I've had mine for about 2 weeks and can notice a difference. I'm also on a calorie deficit and lifting weights, but the hula hoop came first.

thanks. Yes I'm new to SL, I got to parrallel, I'm not flexible enough in my hips etc to get below parrallel yet. It got sore like DOMS sets in...and today its not sore, so I'll just watch it. I'm going to get a trainer to check my form to ensure I don't damage myself. I'm loving SL so far - I've lost a kilo in fat! woo hoo

Instead of a workout dvd, why not google some exercises that are 'circuit style'. You could do a set of lunges, a set of squats, tummy work, dips, jump rope etc etc but break it all up so its not frustrating for you both. So over the course of a morning, you could get it all done, but not at once. So put him in high chair…

Thankyou hwillmott. I just got back. I used a 10kg (20 pound) plate for squat warmup, and grabbed some smaller sized bars around for warmups for row and benchpress. I used the empty bar for my exercises, it was just right. I'm not flexible enough for my squats to be ATG, but managed a decent parrallel with the floor so not…

Hi THere, I see you are doing lite n easy. I have used them in the past, but I found there food allocations out of whack. From looking at your diary I still think that the case. Crunchy nut cereal, and a little yoghurt is a crappy breakfast, and they give you tiny little lunches, and a big dinner. We decided to do our own…

I have some truly tiny friends so i undertand. But you now what i think looks gorgeous? I fit healthy person who is confident and happy! Compare catwalk models to fitness magazine models... I know which one i would rather be! Ooh i have a roundish ribcage too - tiny skinny ribcaged peoples hearts sit very upright, bigger…

I think he means it never comes off according to the maths exactly - a 7500 calorie defecit for the week 'should' result in a 1kg loss - but things like water retention, the phase of the moon, what your body feels like doing mean it usually isn't that simple - but over the course of a few weeks/months it all evens out, the…

roast non starchy veg like mushroom, zuchinni, tomato etc, and add with some rocket/baby spinach, cous cous and some fetta. Just make sure you weigh it out to a combo that works for your calories. shaved turkey, avocado, cranberry sauce on thin rice cakes bolognaise meat with a steamed potato or my crappy lunch: woolworths…

Hi There, I have a couple of suggestions: 1. replace your sugary drinks with water 2. Try a breakfast that has some good carbs and protein that will keep you full 3. Limit takeaway - even if you are logging it correctly - the people who make it for you aren't measuring it when they make it, so it is guaranteed to be more…

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There are a bunch of applications you can use with your fitbit. Its easiest to log all your food on mfp, and any exercise that is not step based, so a bike ride, a gym session etc. This info gets pushed across to fitbit. I love it.

HI, I would try some situps, pushups, lunges, squats and dips. All can be done in your loungeroom while you watch tv!

Why don't you try something like having an up and go before you head off to work - it has 250 calories and the fibre of 2 weetbix but tastes like a chocolate milkshake - it staves off the hunger pangs, but you don't have to be 'hungry' to eat, just thirsty before work. And ask your boss for some veg rather than noodles