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Speaky, I just re-started the program a couple of weeks ago after getting to Stage 5 in 2011. What I did the first time, and what I'm doing now, is increasing the weights when the reps go down. You start out with 2 sets of 15 reps for two sessions, then it drops to 2 sets of 12 reps. That's when I increase the weight.

I take a shower, just a soap up and rinse off. Yes, my hairstyle suffers in the afternoon but it's a price I'm willing to pay.

Thanks! :happy: I don't mind reading that Shane died earlier in the comics after Shane has died in the show, but I would have been disappointed to read that last week. Gah, I woke up at 3:00 this morning and couldn't go back to sleep, thinking how are they going to get out of this?!?!? What's going to happen?!?! Love the…

Yeah, I'm thinking I need to do that too! I'm like "governor's group?" What the heck is that?!?!

Anyone else think that Darryl's brother is the leader of the group of 30? I'm thinking that would make for a very climatic confrontation! I agree with most of y'all - I could appreciate Dale's arguments, but good lord I'm glad he's dead, and Carl...Carl, Carl, Carl. That boy is a psycho in the making. Rick and Lori need to…

You look incredible!!! I know how hard you're working because I see your status updates, but it's awesome to see it set out in before/after pictures. Way to go!

They're setting it up for a big showdown between Rick and Shane, definitely. Plus a showdown with the other group. I keep thinking - why haven't they built a huge barbed wire fence around the property? I think if I were in that situation, I'd find a nice island somewhere, clear it of zombies and live the rest of my days in…

It's been years, but I'm sure I remember how to shoot a gun. Wasn't a huge fan of Shane until the car sex scene - that was hot! Don't blame blondie one bit!!! Alpha males are very attractive. ;o)

I wanna join your love triangle! Mirrored my thoughts exactly.

Nevermind - search is my friend. ;o)

Does the timing matter? Should it be taken pre-workout? I've typically used it post-workout, mixed in my afternoon cup of green tea.

Great article!

It sounds great! thanks!

Yep, I'll be starting on 12/27. Took this week off (unplanned) due to running xmas errands and overly long orthodontist appts for my son, and I'll be out of town next week. I have printed off the Angry Birds Workout from Nerd Fitness to do while I'm out of town, it's a lot of body weight exercises done in short bursts of…

My latest: small banana (frozen if I remember to freeze it) 1/2 cup almond milk scoop vanilla protein powder OR peanut butter chocolate protein powder 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt 2 T better n butter peanut butter (low fat, half the calories) enough ice to make it like a milkshake It's really good and a nice change from…

Greek yogurt and chicken breasts.

The set up is super easy. I got the version 3 model and sync display with 12 month free subscription to the website. It's great, really opened my eyes about how many calories I'm burning (or not).

Seriously? He and Auburn were both cleared of all allegations! The people making the allegations were mad that Cam didn't go play at MS State. The (erroneous) info leaked out of Florida should have resulted in criminal charges being filed against Florida. Are people automatically assumed to be guilty once an allegation is…

Whoa. Meg Ryan is dating John Mellencamp?!?!?! When did this happen? (and why do I care?) For a 15 year old, she may just be that skinny. My son is 15 and the boy has no body fat. He's long and lanky and thin as a rail. And he eats tons!

I hear ya. I wonder if I was too tough on folks freaking out about Thanksgiving. It does seem like a slippery slope - the more I have sugar, the more I want it. Measured myself this morning and I haven't lost even a fraction of an inch in the past month. At least - not in the places I measure. But I am wearing a smaller…

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This is really similar to what I do, except I add 10 cloves of sliced garlic and a tablespoon of cumin (and no bourbon). Marinate overnight or for 8 hours, whatever, then bake 30 minutes per pound. It is awesome, my son and I both love it!

Yep. Look into a good strength training program, like New Rules of Lifting for Women or Starting Strength. There are also workouts available on bodybuilding.com and you can youtube videos to preview specific exercises and learn proper form. We have a New Rules group that's very active if you want to check us out:…

Nothing that jiggles unless it's supposed to!

Yeah, I think that's what I'll do - throw a few more Stage 4 workouts in there and try to increase my strength before taking the break. Yanicka - I've been feeling the same way, but yesterday I bumped up the weight by 5 lbs (found the mini plates!) on the front squat push press and just pushed through it. I'm sore today,…

Yeah, but I dare someone to say something about our calloused hands! Knock 'em out! ;o) One more workout and Stage 4 is kaput. I've had a cold and only managed two workouts/week for the past two weeks, which really stinks because I feel like I'm just maintaining instead of making progress. I'm toying with the idea of…

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I started IF lean gaines-style about a month ago, stick to it pretty well but if I'm starving, I'll eat no matter if it's been 14 hours or not. I've lost a pants size and the scale is finally moving again.

I can backpack over rocky terrain without falling or twisting an ankle. *knock on wood* I can help my daughter move a kitchen table, sofa and loveseat into her house AND help take the doors off their hinges when it becomes apparent it's not gonna fit any other way. I don't think twice about doing things that I wouldn't…

that is so great