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@Llamapants86: so glad you sorted out your cramping problem so quickly! It took me several months to figure it out. Lifts this morning: Squats: 5 x 5 @‌ 55 Bench: 2 x 5 @ 50 then 5 x 5 @‌ 45 Barbell Rows 5 x 5 @ 45 Had to go down on the bench since I couldn't lift my left arm after rep 2 of 3rd set. I tried twice. I am…

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Love it! I want one too :-)

What fun! I googled the Proviction cage--it looks really nice!!

Such great lifts everyone!! I add bicep curls in this morning. Need to get some new plates so I don't have to keep moving them off and on. Squats: 5 x 8 @50 Press: 5 x 5 @50 (yay, made it through!) DL: 1 x 5 @90 Curls: 5 x 5 @16 I'm going to try going up on squats next time. DLs are progressing nicely. I think lifting is…

I workout at home too, in my basement. I commute about 2.5 hours a day and there getting to a gym for workouts would be very difficult. I am slowly building up our gym. We have a treadmill and stationary cycle (to workout during the long Canadian Winters) various dumbbells, barbells, plates, and a bench. My next purchase…

@chivalryder--I hope you are okay. Some things really are totally beyond our control. As both a driver and a cyclist I can definitely see both perspectives. When driving, I always try to be aware of those around me. However, there are just some instances, weather related or otherwise, in which we do not entirely have…

Thanks--think I am going to go with dumbbells for a while to work upper back more!

Busy time of year. Trying to finish up things at work this week before the holidays! Squats 5 x 5 @50 Bench 3 x 5 @45, 2 x 3 @45 Row 5 x 5 @60 I failed on the bench--will repeat next time. Might be a while before I can go up again! Is it only my perception or does it seem that rows with dumbbells work better for upper back…

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Good morning! Everyone is doing so brilliantly! @Llamapants86--I used to get terrible foot cramps. I upped my "iums". I now take supplemental calcium, magnesium, and potassium. I haven't really been bothered by foot cramps for over a year now. I used to get them all the time, especially at night. Very painful! Today's…

I am 5'7" and about 145 pounds. I started lifting (again) about a month ago. I am slowly losing at 1600 calories a day using the TDEE method (no exercise calories). I would say that since you are younger than I am you can probably eat more than 1600 and still lose. I have found that meeting my protein goals are the most…

I've been logging consistently for 370 days now. Many goals met; many new goals set. It's been a fun ride so far :-)

Lifting gives me a way to push myself, and to remain healthy, strong, and independent as I enter into the 50+ category. It's all about quality of life for me. Learning and having fun with all of you is a big part of this :smile:

Slowly, finally starting to make some progress. Squat 5 x 5 @45 lbs Bench 2 x 10 @35, 1 x 5 @40, 2 x 10 @35 Row 5 x 5 @55 I tried to do my second rep @40 on the bench but couldn't lift it so had to go back down to 35 (which is quite easy for me now).

You need to eat. Low calorie meals are a recipe for failure.

Not sure if I need to do 20 but I am in for the motivation and accountability!! Have a great holiday everyone and see you in the New Year!!!

Deadlift is starting to go up pretty nicely now! I can really feel it when I do this. In a good way though! I did a fitness blender workout yesterday so I wanted to get my lifting in before I got to sore from it. So here goes: Squats 5 x 9 @ 40 lbs OPress 5 x 6 @ 40 lbs Deadlift 1 x 5 @ 70 lbs @canadianlbs--great lifts!…

Congratulations-So nice you are both doing it together!!

Hi all! I forgot to post yesterday. Everyone's progress is so awesome! You are inspiring me to push myself harder :-) Friday's Workout (A): Squat: 5 x 8 @ 40 lbs Bench: 5 x 8 @ 35 lbs Row: 5 x 8 @ 50 lbs Went well. I really feel it after 8 reps. Feels nice!! I am also starting to do squat cleans (thanks krokador!) with…

Perhaps if you increased your weights and/or other physical activity it would help with the recomp? I think I am in about the same spot you are. I would rather gain some strength and lose fat then specifically lose weight (although that would be nice too). I recently went to TDEE and have been thinking of similar…

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Hi krokador: thanks for introducing me to squat cleans. I just watched a few videos and am going to give them a try. What would you recommend--1 x 5 @ 40 lbs to start? I am at home--I have 2+ hour commute daily to work and back so going to a gym just doesn't seem to fit into my day. I'll take a look at the squat stands and…

Happy birthday threnjen and SkepticalOwl (tomorrow)! My lifts today went okay: Squats 5 x 7 @40 lbs BP 5 x 5 @ 40 lbs Deadlift 1 x 5 @ 65 lbs I started thinking about my squats. I know if I had a rack, I could easily increase in weight. My problem is getting the bar up and over onto my back (safely). I wonder if there are…

Welcome! I just started a few weeks ago and am having fun while getting stronger! I hope you enjoy SL :-)

My fifth workout (yay!): Squats: 5 x 6 @ 40 lbs BenchP: 5 x 6 @ 35 lbs BRow: 5 x 6 @ 45 lbs. I will go up on reps on squats and BP until I can go up on the weight. The row is still okay for me but I decided to go up on reps to keep everything at 5 x 6!