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You had a great meal, full of flavor. Next day there will be bloating and as much a 3 - 6 pounds water weight to be shocked about and then, you know what? Life goes on. Things will normalize, your body will recover and your anger would have been in vain. Just jump back into your healthy lifestyle and move on. As far as…
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I won't wish you luck, but I will wish you strength, fortitude, curiosity, honesty, friendship and support as you start this journey. Changing for the better can sometimes mean facing hard truths about the hows and whys of your current status and deciding what you are willing to change to make improvements, learning to…
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Depending on where you are, the taxes etc. could be daunting, but I know women who put themselves through college and other higher education programs based on the tips from dancing. Male reviews are not as common as the regular run of the mill gentleman's club, I have seen thousands of dollars thrown at a handful of men on…
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Yours looks WAY better than mine... I will get someone to take pictures and then post mine so you can see what you have inspired (once I figure out how to post pictures too... LOL) Only thing was I couldn't find the painter's coveralls with the booties so going to have to wear my combat boots.
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Speaking of stolen, I totally STOLE this idea from you for a costume thingy at work tomorrow ... See, you're an inspiration in SO MANY ways!!!
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Good on you for making changes that count ...
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If you have the time, go check out several in your area. They want YOUR business. You don't HAVE to give it to them. Find out what everyone nearby offers and then you can make a more educated decision. Ask for a tour, talk to the people who are in there working out if they will let you. A quick question or two and their…
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I am eating at TDEE for my goal weight, sedentary . I don't log any exercise, but I DO document it in the Strength Training record. I figure if I work out, there will be a deficit. If I don't work out, there will be a deficit as I learn to eat the way I will forever. I can take my time to lose this. I can't say I took my…
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DO IT! Building muscle mass will help you as you go. Your body will recognize that it is trying to build muscle and target fat more efficiently... (at least that is what I have read repeatedly.) Not a scientist or doctor, but I CAN say it helps me! I did the whole calorie counting only thing and lost weight, but it was…
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My humble opinion: If you can do more when you are done, you aren't done. If you are lifting weights that don't make your muscles struggle and scream, you are not building muscle, you are using what you already have. But counter that with responsibility for what you are doing to yourself. Go heavy, but go smart too! Don't…
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I do both. I have the major goal to get down to 140, but I also have minor goals that I can celebrate progress along the way. Example: Push 20,000 pounds of weight around in the gym per workout without increasing reps or sets (weight only). Cut 10 minutes off my 2000 yard swim time. Master more complicated Yoga moves (one…
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Yes, this is doable, but it takes a little creativity and time management when you are staying at home. Body weight exercises are great! Air squats, pushups, planks, sit-ups and if you can get a stability ball, there are lots of exercises you can do there. I have even watched TV with a step and then doing pushups, situps,…
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Term for macronutrients ... % of Carb/protein/fats in the daily diet.
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I started out with calories only. Then as I learned more and became more confident I started making custom goals so I could tailor it to my specific needs a little more. Basically do the program. Eat the calories, if you work out, eat back the calories. I lost 23 pounds the first time without taking a single look at…
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I don't know why but, Cafe Bustelo Espresso grind is always in my house. I like strong coffee, So I make it so!
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If you were going outside running or biking or something I would say, do what you can and move a little. BUT going to a gym, not only are you battling with your own symptoms the whole time, you are exposing everyone else there to whatever bug you have. I as a gym goer would appreciate not having to add immune battles to my…
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I have always been a "no-fanny annie". Now that I am lifting more, while I am still all gut and no butt, I actually HAVE something that resembles a heinie (I actually looked that up on Websters to make sure I spelled it properly.) I have not noticed a reduction in discomfort , but admittedly, rarely have a need to sit on a…
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Medhi recently did a newsletter about this problem and although he replied in his characteristically obnoxious manner, he mentioned that a 'fix' could be to use dumbbells, front to back with hand grip section resting on the shoulder one on each shoulder, supported with hands to stay in place and do those. Another option is…
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You know, I read it, I have the spreadsheet and I STILL was doing 5X5 on the deadlifts... (duh!) Didn't really register that it was only one set. Since I am already doing it that way... I am sure that eventually I will be glad to have the excuse that it isn't in the program to do that many, But as long as I am in the lower…
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After talking with some of the guys I work with (all involved in weight training as part of their jobs, so I can trust their advice) I realized the main problem I am having has more to do with certain core muscles that need to be strengthened than actual strength of my arms. (This is affecting my form drastically) They…
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My 16 year old votes for the black and white... "It's so pretty!" I have to disagree with her opinion because I like the retro-chic of the blue and white, but I do agree with previous posters ... Grey shoes would ROCK that (as would nude).
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CAUTION, Under Construction
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The only macro I bother with, honestly is protein, and I try to get as close to THAT as I can and don't mind going over as long as I stay within my calories. I let the sugars and the fats sort themselves out after that... You may want to look into setting your own custom goals rather than the 'basic' program that MFP puts…
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This is definitely a patience thing. You are already at a weight and BF% that is believable, your body will take longer to make 'weight' changes at this point, but composition changes are inevitable as you are building muscle. Don't worry about a scale measurement (I would LOVE to be at 140# and I am an inch shorter than…
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You are correct. It a SOLID and awesome program! I only have issue with it, because of my own personality. There have been so many success stories with that program, please don't discount it because of my opinion, that was why I put the note that I am the one who gets wrapped up in my head. It is not the fault of the…
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You are correct, it is fairly 'male focused'; as Medhi explains in one of his posts, 95% of his subscribers are male. However, the weights don't give a rat's heiny if you are a guy or a girl lifting them, and your body isn't going to "man up" any more than it is genetically predisposed to do just because you are lifting.…
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Stronglifts is a good place to start as LorinaLynn stated. There is a Stronglifts 5X5 (edit: FOR WOMEN) group here on MFP. Using compound movements works your whole body effectively and quickly. (My first workout was only about 20 minutes after my warm-up.) Before I found that program, I had started with machines that…
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Chocolate milk and a fistful of mixed unsalted nuts!
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Whoot!:drinker:
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Well, you did seem to hit on something in your original post. Set smaller goals. Focus on losing the first 5 pounds in a healthy way, learn to live with that. Then, set goal for another 5 and spend a little time there getting comfortable in that spot. Then, when you are ready work for another 5. Allow yourself adjustment…
