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YAY FOR MARCH AND WARMER WEATHER!!! Dropped my calories for March from 1700 to 1600. Hopefully my lifts won't suffer. WARMUP bike 5 min arm swings 1 min kettlebell swings 2 mins jumping jacks 1 min third world squat 5x8 LIFTS Squat 5x8 105 OHP 5x5 51.3 Deadlift 2x5 95 EXTRAS Standing Biceps Curl, Dumbell 3x10 35 Convict…

Okay, first run for March - DONE! This one was on the treadmill but when the snow melts I will be outside!

In for 30 this month!

Congratulations on your success!!

Thanks for posting this!!

How tall are you?

Excess calories.

@DaivaSimone --- the farmer's walks sound awesome for improving grip strength. I think I am going to try them!! How far/long do you walk with them? Squat 5x8 105 (will increase on Monday) Bench 5x5 65 (somewhat sloppy; repeat this weight) Row 5x5 75 Convict Conditioning Pullups Step 3: Jackknife Pullups 3x15 Convict…

I started exercising [many years ago] to lose weight. Cardio only. I lost 75 pounds and have kept it off for 30 years. Now I exercise to be strong and fit and to be the best me I can be as go through my 50's and beyond! I am in the best shape ever now--no more arthritis in my hip and getting stronger by weight lifting and…

So exciting!! BTW--what in the world is a squat sponge??

@glwerth - of course we care! That is so AWESOME!!! (I guess I won't speak to loudly about finally being able to move past 50 lbs on my OHP...) Today's workout: Warmup: 5 minute bike 1 minute arm swings 2 minute kettlebell swings 1 minute jumping jacks Lifts: Squat 5x7 105 OHP 5x5 50 (a very quiet yay) Deadlift 1x5 100…

Awesome job at showing us how its done! Congratulations!

Hi All!! Yay it's Monday and I get to lift!!! :) Warmup 5 minute bike 1 minute arm swings 2 minute kettlebell swings 1 minute jumping jacks Lifts Squat 5 6 105 Bench Press, Barbell 5 6 62.5 Barbell Row, Bent-over 5 5 75 Extra Stuff Goblet Squat 3 10 20 Convict Conditioning Pullups Step 3: Jackknife Pullups 3 15 Convict…

Wow--I didn't even know this thread existed! Thanks @Crabada for bumping !!! I'm going to read the links above but I have been using the Convict Conditioning progressions to help with this. I'm also working on upper back strength because I think that plays a major role in the pullups...

Do 3 sets of 20 knee tucks. You will find out in a day - more or less- that yes, you definitely do have abs :)

Simply put, if you want to gain weight, eat more. If you don't gain by eating more then eat even more. As far as what you eat, eat what you like, making sure you hit your basic macros. Extra calories remaining can be carbs, proteins, fats, or any combination thereof. Have fun and enjoy!! Before workouts (lifting, biking,…

Start slower than you think you should. It takes a while to get used to running and even more time to get used to running on the treadmill. Shin splints may result if you push too hard too soon.

Chia seeds. Try in smoothies, puddings, greek yogurt. They need to be hydrated - do not eat them dry.

For the lifts with larger muscle groups - squats and dreads- this is the case. Rows and bench too probably. Definitely not the case for OHP. I need to wait much longer between the last two sets to make sure I get my reps in.

@Llamapants86‌ - you definitely earned the pizza and beer!!

Sounds like you might have a virus. Have you been to the Dr.? Have you noticed a change in your resting heart rate--is it elevated when you first wake up? This could be an indication that you are overtraining. Finally, how is your fluid intake? Is dehydration possible??

@AbsoluteTara79‌ that is an outstanding article! I have read it before but liked the review/reminder!! Thanks for sharing that :-)

It really depends on what you like. Some of my staple items include: Greek yogurt Cottage cheese apple butter frozen berries whey protein eggs cheese chicken tilapia salmon cheese salad items spinach carrots All of the above items are relatively inexpensive and can make numerous types of meals with different spices etc.…

Outstanding!!

@VeryKatie -- very likely you know more than he does anyway ;)

Great to have new members!!

That's awesome progress!! @Dawn - you must be feeling some fantastic burn doing 2x15 squats!! Good on you :-) One more thing---did anyone else notice a change in the tone in the SL app? I feel like I'm entering a wrestling ring ;)

I've been wondering how to balance cardio and lifting too...Not so much now but during the Summer. I usually do long distance biking (50-80 miles, even 100 miles per ride). If I stick to my MWF lifting schedule then Saturdays would probably be my best day for a long ride...Just thinking out loud. Does anyone have…

The struggle is real and I [we all] face it all the time. I have been following a lot of the threads in the ETP group. A recent one, from @Daisy253 really stood out to me. SideSteel posted a video response to her question regarding lack of progress and I think it was spot on. His advice basically was that progress…

Can I ask how you cahnged your form to allow you to feel your inner thighs? I would like to try and target them a bit more if possible in my squats since they are a problem area for me. TIA!