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I did Stage 1 twice, I really enjoyed and wanted to keep moving up with weights. I took almost a full week off (I'm impatient) and I'm glad I did. I came back for Stage 2 feeling really strong and rested. I just did workout A last night and was surprised by how much I enjoyed it! Some of the exercises seemed really wacky…
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Awww, I love this thread! And I love my fiance! He is always attracted to me no matter what weight I'm at or what kind of shape I'm in. He listens to me talk endlessly about the details of my workouts and he has been a really good sport about eating things for dinner that aren't exactly his favorite foods! Thanks for…
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Here's a link to a bunch of recipes: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/proteinshakes.htm Also, I make shakes for my fiance (who needs more calories than I do) with a can of coconut milk instead of the fat free milk I use for mine--extra calories, extra fat, and it tastes good too. Good luck!
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I look at these as goals rather than limits. If you exceed some or all of those goals while remaining at your calorie goal (again, not limit), then great! Macronutrients are GOOD, not bad! Also, while I try to meet my goals, I don't stress out about eating perfect ratios each and every day-- that's just way too high…
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Get the BBQ Bible and start trying some of the recipes. I have never made anything from this cookbook I didn't love. When you find something you like, make some changes to personalize the recipe. Also, consider a more non-traditional sauce--sometimes something different stands out in a competition.…
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I have a rule: If I didn't bring it, I don't eat it. At office parties when everyone's eating cake, I bring a protein bar or a shake so I can have something sweet too. When I get really tempted, I just stand by and watch the people going for those doughnuts...the people in my office who are fit and healthy are not the…
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Hi all! I've been reading some of the posts here for a while and thought it was time to introduce myself! My name is Jessica and I live in Seattle. I'm 31 yrs, 5’5â€, 133 lbs. My fiancé and I have been together 5 years and are getting married this summer, but just a low-key casual wedding—no fancy dress that I need…
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I have "WHISKEY" tattooed on the inside of my lip. It means I really like whiskey.
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I love this post--I'm going to print it and keep it with my recipes!! I like red yams more than the lighter colored sweet potatoes, but either way they're good with citrus. Two of my favorites: Baked and sprinkled with fresh lime juice and sea salt Mashed with fresh orange juice & zest (you can add a little butter and/or…
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You're gorgeous and he's a pathetic *kitten*. At my heaviest (2 years and 30 lbs ago), I was shopping for loose fitting black tops to try hide in. A sales girl (at the flagship Nordstrom in Seattle) saw the tops I was looking at and then looked at my mid-section and asked if I was pregnant. And all I could do was put the…
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I always crave dessert too, so I eat it!! Here are some of my favorite low-cal desserts: Weight Watchers Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bar 110 calories (probably not a good choice if you're doing clean eating--some yucky fake ingredients in there that I choose to ignore) Julie's Organic Ice Cream Sandwiches…
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I'm 5'5" and currently at 137. My starting weight was 148 and my goal is 130 with good muscle definition. In the past I have been a size 4 at 130-135 while strength training. I've been off the fitness wagon for a long stretch, but since January I have lost 8 pounds and regained a lot of strength. I aim for cardio 2-3x week…
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Hello! I looked at your food diary and agree that you would benefit from adding more fresh veggies, fruits, whole grains and lean meats to your diet. Now my first word of advice would be to start cooking your own meals (looks like you don't). But I also see that you are in college so, especially if you are living on…
