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Awesome! And those arms are inspiring too! Care to share what your workout routine is?

I am slowly investing in more pieces for my at home lifting workouts, but I find that with a similar menagerie of tools as you have, also without a rack, I tend towards deadlifts, rows, curls, presses. Squats are limiting without a rack for me because I can squat a lot more than I can safely pick up and put on my back- so…

08/28: 142.8 09/05: 10/03: 11/07: 12/05: 12/26: 124 Jumping right in! CW: 142.8 GW: 124

You look absolutely phenomenal!

I think this is a great idea. This week the 20 minutes sessions were a godsend, because I felt absolutely destroyed the next day after every one! DOMS like crazy. But I should be able to work my way up to 3 45 minute sessions in a week or two.

Squats (back and front), lunges, rows, overhead press, rows, sumo high pull, bench press, barbell thrusters, curls, and way too many deadlifts because I love them. Am I missing anything crucial? I'm trying to focus on good form and heavier weight.

Awesome! I am in a similar boat tonight, stressed and bored and strolled into the kitchen craving cheese to snack on- since I realized I was not hungry, just bored more so than anything, I fixed myself some bell pepper slices and carrots with a bit of hummus. Easily 70% less calories then I would demolish in cheese, and it…

Mmmm most of these sound great!

To beat the dead horse, start lifting now. If you are eating at a deficit, you will not be gaining muscle, persay, but maintaining the muscle you do have. That will be invaluable once you get closer to your goal with how you feel, and how you look. Also, do some research on BMR and TDEE... 1200 calories will be most likely…

About 3lbs from Christmas through New Year. I don't mind, I had fun and I'm getting right back on that wagon. It is a lifestyle change for me, and i prefer to eat a little more, drink a little more, for those 2 weeks. I probably always will. Today I did a solid workout, and will tomorrow. My "bad" choices may hinder my…

I only sporadically log on here, but one of my favorites is using a La Tortilla Factory low carb tortilla (only 80 calories, and packs some protein in!) And loading it up with either chicken breast, roast beef, turkey pepperoni, etc, some cheese, and veggies. It really helps me get up in protein when I don't want to do a…

Amazing!! What kind of routine do you do? I am coveting that ab definition haha!

I am doing the plank and tricep dip 30 day fitness challenges (online), plus a daily goal of 12k steps (year long challenge) in addition to my heavy lifting and occassional cardio. I am just using them as a fun supplement. Next month I'll be doing the 30 day lunge challenge and 30 day pushup challenge. Again, just as a fun…

Look at the difference in your legs! Oh my crap, new inspiration. Wow.

Read the link PP posted and do some lurking on here. You certainly shouldn't be eating less than 1200 calories, and you cannot just gain muscle due to eating low carb. The average woman can only gain about half a pound of muscle a week if she is TRYING (ie lifting heavy, lots of protein).

This. If I ate that little protein I wouldn't be able to get out of bed >. <

Do you take them with food? I always feel nauseaus when I take vitamins on an empty stomach. Also, if you hold it too long in you mouth (that's what she said), some of the nasty vitamin taste comes of, so taking it with a flavored beverage and swallowing quick can help too. If that doesn't work, try a different vitamin. I…

That's awesome!!! Good job :)

Do you already have a crock pot? I think this could save you, here. You can make something that will be 5 portions for you, or two things, if you want to switch off, and just freeze it. Cut the ingredients up in the morning, pop it in the slow cooker, wash the dishes before FIL comes home. Some ideas that I've made- lean…

Thanks! I should be near/at exhaustion on the last rep, right? I'm sorry for all the questions, I appreciate that all you wonderful people take the time to respond to my newbie butt. I just like hearing from those with more experience. I figure I can sound like a dumbazz now, and be much more fit in a year, or worry about…

Truly, burning calories is one of the last priority things on my list of what I want from my work outs. Burning fat, gaining muscles, getting stronger, far exceed my desire for calorie burn. That said, any ideas for a plan for a total beginner with a couple sets of dumbells, an olympic weightlifting bar, and some weight…

Those compound lifts are the basis of my work outs, aside from pull ups- I can't do one yet, but I hope to within the next 6 months. I started from a place of ridiculously low strength (booo). I hear about 5x5 a lot- is that 5 reps, 5 times?

Ooops, sorry, I definitely should have mentioned goals! Sounds like we have similar, ever-changing-in-priority goals. My goals are simply being stronger, feeling better, being healthier, looking better. While I do want to build up strength and muscle, I am never going to be a fitness model or do competitions. I simply…

Pretty good article, surprised that a news source actually posted some sane advice!

Also wanted to add, I just glanced at your profile, and you don't have very much to lose to be at your goal weight, so your deficit definitely does not need to be that huge. I say keep your coffee, stay motivated, and just chalk that milk in your coffee up to extra protein for your muscles, and extra calcium for your bones.

PPs are wise. Seriously, 1300 calories will still give you enough of a deficit for weightloss, and you are getting to that number while having something you enjoy (coffee). Cutting out that 100 calories could, at best, give you about .8lbs extra lost in a month. Yes, less than 1 pound. And you will be a lot more likely to…

Calorie dense foods are your friend- avocados, nuts, nut butter, cheese, etc. I saw a burger on your diary, ask for an extra slice of cheese. Or use some of that garlic dipping sauce that comes with Papa Johns. Since I only saw two days on your diary, it's a little hard to make suggestions specifically (not blaming you for…

Have you been able to measure your body fat percentage? I've heard that is a great way to track your progress while you're lifting. I have to find a place out here that can do a measurement for me, because seeing the scale moving slowly is a little frustrating, though I can tell that my body is changing for the better.

This is awesome. Seriously, way to go! What a transformation.

I am always fascinated by what strong opinions everyone here has on this topic! I will say that, for me personally, I have to have the foods I enjoy that don't fall into the "clean eating" category- if I want some chocolate, or a processed Lean Cuisine french bread pizza, or delicious cheese, I make sure it fits into my…