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My goals are to stick with the program and increase in weight (or reps until I can increase weight). Long-term I would like to get stronger and more muscular while decreasing my % body fat. I am not really restricting calories now. I hope to increase in muscle mass and then will lose weight while on highish protein to…

You are awesome and such an inspiration!!!! :-)

I agree 100%. Not only am I post-menopausal, I lack a thyroid gland. So leave all of the metabolic arguments outside of the door. CICO is a universal law.for everyone.EOM.

Very easy for hour-glass or pear shapes. At a 33.75" waist my hips would be at 50" (Just guessing!). Definitely would like to be <<< on this one :-)

I try to follow recommendations outlined in paper found cited in this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1167386-review-of-dietary-protein-during-caloric-restriction?hl=1.1-1.4+g%2Flb+protein Bottom line is that during calorie restriction you should aim for 1.1 to 1.4 g per lb of lean body mass.

I am one week in now! Friday B: Squats: 5 x 5 @ 40 lbs OHP: 5 x 5 @ 35 lbs Deadlift: 5 x 5 @ 60 lbs Feeling good! I am going to add in flexibility/balance work now that I have made this part of my weekly routine. @krokador and psych101: Your DLs are amazing!!!! @krokador: Thanks for all of your helpful responses. They are…

3rd Lifting Day in and no DOMS today (for the first time since starting)! Squats 5 x 5 @35 lb Bench Press 5 x 5 @30 lbs Barbell Row 5 x 5 @40 lbs I actually did 2 x 5 bench press @35 lbs with the barbell. Since I don't have a rack, and had difficulty sitting up with the barbell, I changed to dumbbells and started over and…

First "B" Workout: Squat 5 x 5 30 lb OH Press 5 x 5 30 lb Deadlift 1 x 5 50 lb Feels good. My posture has improved already! DOMS not too bad today (we'll see if this holds true tomorrow :-))

@Llamapants86 I guess there is no real "fountain of youth" but this probably comes the closest! My first A workout was Friday: Squats 5 x 5 @ 25 lb BPress 5 x 5 @ 30 lb BRow 5 x 5 @ 35 lb I am starting with very low weights since I've never lifted barbells before (only dumbbells). This is a very new experience for me. I am…

I'm just getting back into weight lifting after about 3-4 month break. I was doing AllPro Beginner's Routine but am interested in trying SL 5 x 5. You all are awesome--the weights you are doing are pretty impressive. My main goals are to add strength and possbily stem the tide of aging... or at least try to :-). Wish me…

The positive impact of fasting is actually supported by recently published scientific research: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/06/22/scientists-discover-that-fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-fights-cancer/ and http://www.cell.com/cell-stem-cell/abstract/S1934-5909%2814%2900151-9

Hi there, I would like to join up too if its not too late :-)

Thanks for the excellent post! This should be a sticky :-)

In Canada, I can never understand why they sell a 2L carton of milk for just about the same price as the 4L bags. Makes no sense to me at all...

1) Started lifting weights 2) More muscle definition in my legs 3) Totally awesome friends

Week of May 5th: May 6th: 3 miles May 8th: 6.2 miles May 11th: 8 miles Ran my first ever 10K race today!! Time was slow (72:01) but I made it :-)

FBLA

May 2: 2 miles May 4: 2.5 miles

They are fantastic with spinach and cheese!!!:laugh:

Hi, I'm Pearl. I bike and run. I love to bike and am learning to love to run again. After many years of not running I began again in December 2013. It's very different now that I am a bit older but still love the feeling of the endorphin rush after a good run. I'll never be really fast at either biking or running but I do…

I totally screwed up in April. I was away at a conference during the first week. Then I was sick pretty much the remainder of the month. I had set a goal of 60 miles, I think I might have hit 30 miles between walking [majority] and running [minority]. This month the weather will hopefully be better, I am well again, I have…

Excellent post. Edited to include: I guess they did not consider the importance of dietary fat in myelin formation and neuronal conductance...This process, and hence the requirement for adequate dietary fat, continues well into adolescence...

In for 60 miles. I am increasing from the 55 last month. I am doing a 10k run on May 11th so need to improve my speed...

5.5 Miles!!! Got it! I always think I'm not going to make it but then manage to just eek through the last week. Great job everyone!!

6 more miles today! Almost there :-)

Beginning Weight: 158 Goal Weight: 138 Current Weight: 145.8. All in all I am very happy in my progress. I have less than 10 pounds to go and this challenge has got me well on my way. Thanks!!! Way to go everyone :-)

5 more miles yesterday... Two more runs should get me to goal!!

LOL :-)

5 miles tonight...Let's see if I can make it :-)

Happens to me all the time, running or biking, inside or out, cold or warm. I guess that about covers it :-)