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:smile: Congratulations! It looks great. I really like your wall color too

The pumpking cubes are a great idea! I'm going to be trying this to add into my vanilla shake. Thanks.

Love the pun!!! Yes, to back being parallel to floor and bar being further away from feet than a deadlift. Hamstring flexibility is not an issue-I can go all the way to the floor without bending my knees, and keep back flat. Can lie on the floor on my back, and bring a straight leg all the way up to flat against my chest…

Who cares what people think. Most women can't even row the bar without difficulty. (They probably actually can, but choose to believe that crap about lifting anything heavier than 5lbs...blah blah...so they don't even try). Too bad your gym doesn't have bumper plates. I'm curious to know if you would continue to have the…

This is the problem I've been having. I'm literally a foot shorter than you, but my arms must be disproportionately shorter than my legs. Even though I've been using 15lb bumper plates on the bar for the past three workouts, I'm still having to stack plates under each side.Even with the bumper plates, I cannot reach the…

Workout A today Squat 105 lbs 5x5 Bench 85 lbs 5x5 Row 85 lbs 5x5--this was really hard. Suspect next workout I'm going to have trouble with 90.

In for all of the pumpkin--yumminess.

Hello there. I'm a new-ish member of the group. I will be starting my 5th week of SLs on Thursday. I love it. The people in this group are very knowledgeable and supportive. I don't use the app. I have a small notebook I've been writing my workouts down in. I also post them in the workout thread.

I still do cardio. I have a good amount of weight to lose and I feel better mentally doing it. My eating lately has not been where it should be; cardio helps me to create a bigger deficit. I don't do anything too intense-incline walking on treadmill, ride my bike outside, random cardio DVD. I recently began doing intervals…

I don't discriminate when it comes to food :laugh: I love all food. I'm a meat eater-all kinds. Love tuna-eat it practically everyday. Eggs and cheese. Love fish, but hate my house smelling like it, so I will usually get fish at a nicer-type restaurant. CarbRite chocolate peanut butter protein bars--loving these lately.…

Wow! You go willrun4bagel! That is impressive in only 2 months. Your waistline is nipped right in. Keep it going!

I was up and at 'em early this am. 4:30 :yawn: I have to say, I liked it. Rolled out of bed, got a glass of water, and walked in the garage. Wore my pj pants and tee shirt too. Squatted barefoot today for the first time. @fittreelol had reminded me the other day of my awful habit of lifting my heels slightly while coming…

I'm in week four, so still a newbie. It takes me about 40-45 minutes per workout. When I first started, I was taking too long of rests.Then I began timing them and trying to keep them to 60 seconds-2 minutes, depending on the lift and how I felt. As the weights get heavier, I'm sure I will need increasingly longer rests.…

Workout A today. Squat 95 5x5-will be trying for triple digits on Tuesday!!! Bench 80 5x5 Row 80 5x5- really felt this, needed longer breaks than usual. Not sure how 85 will go... Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their Sunday.

Thanks for taking the time to review and respond. I will work on a slower descent. I see what you mean about my heels. I've been working on correcting that since I began SLs. It has gotten better since I switched to converse, but as the weight gets heavier, that little heel lift could lead to a big crash or ankle injury. I…

Would like some advice/opinions...Next workout will be 100lb squat, and I want to make sure I'm ready. Watching this, I think I should be lower. Also, don't mind no shirt-garage is HOT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4ykIa3Mmk

Yes, motivational yelling for sure. He grew up in Moscow, so his accent makes yelling an even more effective motivator. He is a fairly quiet man otherwise. But he knows I'm serious about getting fit, and he's fit so I figure I better listen to him. You really shouldn't worry about a few pounds-it most like is water weight…

Today was workout B Squat 90lbs 5x5 OHP 65lbs 5x5-last set was horrible. Hubby was there yelling in my face. If he hadn't been there, I would not have gotten all 5 reps. Staying at this weight for next time. DL 115 lbs 5x1 Then I did that 100 burpee challenge immediately after. 11:06. I had to take lots of breaks, doubled…

I make this periodically. You could add in tons of veggies and make it even more spicy, but I have very picky eaters to contend with. We usually have this in tortillas or eat it as a dip on baked tostitos scoops. Serve with either sour cream or greek yogurt if you wish. It is a way to satisify a craving for Mexican food…

We have a power rack in our garage. On the lower end of the rear posts are where you put the plates. We have a bench we move in and out. Olympic bar stays onthe rack. It is in one corner of our cluttered garage, which is also where a boat and a tractor sleep, as well as an old couch and table, and my husband's workshop…

I didn't even read all of it! For me, it would be too much. But, if you have the time for that and like it, then maybe try it???

I think you need to talk to the facility where you will be teaching your classes. The fitness director or manager should be able to guide you. Or, maybe even contact Les Mills directly and ask their advice?

I appreciate you taking the time to answer. @navy-I completely understand what you are saying. I'm hoping to also feel in better control of my body and develop better coordination. I saw your post in the workout thread about your toe-OUCH! Let it rest before you try to get back into your C25K routine. That's something else…

2 articles: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-rippetoe/squats-lifting-knees_b_4490749.html http://www.biomechfit.com/2012/02/09/3-squatting-myths-that-refuse-to-die My 2 cents--babies and toddlers do this every day, all day. It is only as we get older that our range of motion diminishes.Some people do have legitimate…

Yeah, I obviously didn't think this plan through yet...I didn't even think about having NOT eaten for the hours I'm sleeping. I will have to try it out fasted, and with something small to eat to see how it goes.

Thank you all for responding. @sure-I completely agree with your mindset. I was determined enough to continually overeat and be inactive. I just need to stay positive and focused. The more I read about these super-awesome things, the more excited I get for the future and the possibility of actually doing them. @krok-thanks…

I need to try to check in here daily. This thread moves really fast! Today I finished my 3rd week of SLs :drinker: Workout A Squat 85lbs 5x5 Bench75lbs 5x5 Row 75lbs 5x5 Weights felt very heavy. I lifted much later than usual and on a full stomach-blah. Need to figure out a sustainable schedule with back to school quickly…

How did it go? Super-excited for you!

It would be too much. The program works to gain strength because of the progressive overload AND the rest. You are adding 5lbs to every lift and 10lbs to DL each workout, if no fails. It did not seem easy to me at first, but I have never followed a lifting program. Just more or less moved weights around periodically…

Hey MissyAZ--awesome that you are starting! I'm only 3 weeks into SLs and I LOVE it! I feel that the cardio helps me. I'm not doing anything crazy. I enjoy riding my bike outside so I do that or I will use my treadmill and watch trashy reality tv while I'm walking or go for a walk outside. I just started doing some jogging…