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The occasional guy who grunts LOUDLY (like a p*rn video) when he's lifting. You don't see me grunting even if if the weight is heavy. I roll my eyes.

@GauchoMark and @Hornsby- Thanks all. I will definitely try to cut some calories. Am I safe to assume that if I didn't increase strength that I would at least lose inches? And by cutting, do we mean cutting calories?

@GouchoMark - Thanks so much for this. You are right about my wanting to lose fat and using strength training to help with my weight/fat loss. I've been on the beginner SL program for about a year but more consistent for about 3 months. I've progressed although stalled due to a rotator cuff injury which is hindering my…

Well my posts have dwindled down since my injury so I'd say let's try for an August thread.

Late Summer to Fall is peak season so look to pay higher hotel prices in Manhattan. Don't take a car into the city. It's just not worth it. Hubby and I usually take the train or bus which drops us off near Times Square and either cab/uber/ or subway to your destination. For tours and if you're not familiar with NYC, then I…

Shoulder feels better but I'm going to wait it until next week to start shoulder work, just in case. Meanwhile, here's yesterday's workout focusing on legs and boy am I sore today: Workout: (Strength and Cardio): Squats: 4 x 6 @ 105 lbs. DeadLifts: 1 x 6 @ 115 lbs. Leg Press: 3 x 8 @ 90lbs. Calve Press: 3 x 8 @ 70 lbs.…

Losing 20 lbs. sure sounds dangerous.

Hi all. Sorry I've been MIA but have been on travel since Tuesday and have missed my SL workouts and trying to rest the shoulder. Would you believe it still hurts? It's really getting to be quite annoying now. Anyway, I haven't really exercised since last Friday so I told myself to get out and run after day 7 and I did. 4…

I've been to so many that I can't even remember. 80s-Ministry w/ KMFDM, and Pet Shop Boys 90s-No Doubt/Garbage, and the Ramones at Lallapalooza (RIP JOEY!!) 00s-Duran Duran, and Bowie w/ NIN 10s-Franz Ferdinand, and Violent Femmes

My natural hair color is black. My current hair is black with some grays popping out and light highlights to cover those gray. I've had short hair since college, with the exception of my wedding and the current photo. Short hair was great for me since all I had to do was wash and go. I finally needed a change so am in the…

Week: 11 - Random SL lifts squats: 4 x 6 @ 120 lbs. overhead presses: None. Resting the shoulder because it still aches. deadlifts: 1 x 6 @ 140 lbs. skull crushers: 3 x 12 @ 30 lbs. cardio: bike ride commute - 44 minutes. I didn't feel like running today.

Week: 10 - random lifts squats: 4 x 6 @ 120 lbs. barbell rows: 4 x 12 @ 40 lbs. lateral pulldowns: 4 x 12 @ 60 lbs. romanian deadlifts: 4 x 12 @ 60 lbs. calf press: 3 x 12 @50 lbs. cardio: bike ride commute - 44 minutes. No running today.

Losing weight takes time so you just to be patient and the hard work will eventually pay off. I have to keep reminding myself that too.

As we age, there is bone loss over time so taking calcium and lifting weights is key to bone strength. I'm in my 40s, petite, and haven't seen my height change although my mother is a different story. She's shrank about 3 inches in the past 10-15 yeara and she's in her 70s.

@mustbe60 - Thanks for that. I'm laying off the shoulder work and keep on doing what I'm doing. No need to stop and lose all that fitness, right? :smiley: @DDHFree - Have a great vacation and enjoy your break.

Week: 10 - random lifts squats: 4 x 6 @ 115 lbs. lateral pulldowns: 3 x 8 @ 60 lbs. deadlifts: 2 x 6 @ 135 lbs. cardio: bike ride commute - 44 minutes. No running today.

I spoke to my gym instructor about my shoulder problems and he recommended doing lifts like deadlifts to bentover rows, nothing to do with pushing. He mentioned doing back lifts like lateral pulldowns, seated rows, and rear delt flies. I ended up doing some of these yesterday. Yesterday's workout:* reclining leg press…

1. Bicyclists (and I'm a bicyclist too. lol!) 2. Running through a bunch of gnats which go up your nose. Hack!!!

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Hope everyone had a fabulous 4th. I did absolutely nothing. No lifting. No running. No Bicycling. I'm resting the shoulder since it still hurts so maybe it's time to see a PT. Meanwhile, I have no idea how to start up my lifting again so will have to talk to my gym instructor on what lifts I can do. Wish me luck.

Thanks for all those who commented on my shoulder and will keep you posted. I'm planning to rest all weekend long. For those in the states, have a fabulous 4th.

Update on me: NO SL yesterday. I spoke to my gym instructor about my shoulder and he said the best thing is to ICE and rest, meaning no arm/shoulder work at all, not evening for deadlifts or squats if its affecting the shoulder. He then proceeded to tell me to stretch the scapula by rolling a hard white ball (not a tennis…

@DDHFree and @mustbe60- thanks for the well wishes. I never thought I would actually get injured because I was so careful. I guess this can happen to anybody. Week: 10 of 16 week Squats: 5 x 5 @ 125 lbs. Overhead Press: 0/0/0/0/0 - Not happening today. Staying off the weights for the week because of the shoulder.…

I started SL last year while training for a half. In the beginning it was easy because you are lifting with low weights, but once you progress with heavier weights, your legs will definitely feel it. I suggest continuing with SL until you get closer to your race.

Happy Monday everyone. I have SL scheduled today but the shoulder problem is back with full force. :( That means no shoulder work this week (no overheads or bench press), but extra cardio for the week.

Gender: Female Height: 5'1 Starting Weight: 144 Short term goal: 134 Long term goal: 120 Exercise: 5x a week with StrongLifts M,W,F for the past 10 weeks and cardio (bicycling and running) Tu, Th & some Saturdays. Currently nurturing a shoulder/rotator cuff injury due to bench press. Diet: eat everything with extra protein

You look great. Keep up the hard work.

@DDHFree - I'm trying to stay positive through all this and I know this is a slow process that will eventually pay off. Wow - 6 more weeks left? I guess I've got 7 weeks left since I kind of missed a week due to the shouler. I hope we can do another 16 weeks after this one. @kerryatoon - let's conquer this shoulder…

Better to be stuck and not get any gains. Are you watching and weighing what you are eating?

Let's just say that I've made exercise a habit so that if I miss a day I feel guilty. I try to get a workout in about 5x a week. My job is flexible for me to go to the gym during lunch so I go Mon - Fri, and weekends are for myself and hubby. My hubby is not very exercise driven but he watches what he eats, supports me…