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@StephieWillcox - happy anniversary!! I remember that boredom from nrfow and I all reading the care instructions on my workout towel! Boring! But good job on the workout! @Beeps2011 - glad you're liking strong! Hope the right job comes along soon. Hang in there! @DawnEmbers -you are a lifting machine! You really should…

I know! It's been cooler in PA most of the winter than here! Good see some MFP folks out here in az!

I'm with Jo, haven't done core specific work in a long time. Don't miss it either ;). Good job on the side planks ladies! Jo-you can use a break! Hope you get caught up on sleep in there somewhere! Sam-yes, they have the 2.5, and I use them all the time. I added the 5's cause that's the weight I was SUPPOSED to be lifitng,…

Great lifting ladies! Inspired! I just did upper body, went with Dh who had to get back for a work call, so I didn't get to finish my tricep skull crushers. I'll add some dips later. I thought I was killing it on my bench today. Knocked out 5 reps, no prob, I'm a rockstar! Second set, 5 bam! The I recalculated and was…

Wow! So great to see so much activity here! Yay! Mme-so sorry for your losses! Glad you're back to working out, but hope things improve overall for you ((hugs)) Love the discussion on splits! Good info. I'm doing a split now and like it better. I have a compressed disc in my low back and squatting every session (SL) wasn't…

Nice! Good to have some more Arizonans! This has been some winter! Rain, rain, and a bit cool for me. Wish I could bottle it up for August!

Welcome 7year! Love that you took the time to nail your form! Wishing I'd done that! You'll enjoy NR, it's a great workout! I need to drop about 20lbs myself and have been fiddling around with my macros and calories lately. Hope this year brings us both succes! Beeps-good job! I agree with all your adjustments, I'd do that…

Stephie-great work. Are jump squats, jump rope, burpees, box jumps, mountain climbers an option? I'm trying to add in some cardio too, not happy with my endurance, and doing the machines for hiit and then some steady state. Sam-that's great! Good job! A month? Gah! Good reminder to stay consistent. Thanks! 7year-you can…

Dou-I'd be by the fire too! Good job on the dls. DNA-keep unto good work, read it at your leisure and let us know what you think, and yay for a good mood! :) Dawn- ah, I remember you rearranging the workouts because of the weather. You're still killing it...adding weight regularly and so consistent! Go girl! Beeps-no…

Dawn-do you skip that day btw power and hypertrophy? I've checked out PHUL and like it. You're squatting and DLing so heavy! I wish my back were for it! Maybe over time I can build up to it. How are you liking WHTs? I love them and have made some progress this past 6 months. The pad helps so much! The larger plates make…

Dawn-What she said...id miss dairy! You're so strong! Your consistency is definitely paying off! WTG! Stay safe if it's icy! Sam-welcome! Nice to meet you! ;) :) do-overs are a good thing! Sorry for the upheaval! Hope things are better now. Glad you're lifting! Pudding-there are always ladies lifting at my gym. Which is…

Go Jo! Hope your arms survive! Dou-great job maintaining! I've been working out and gained 4 lbs! Sue-glad you're feeling better! Beeps-good quote, I like it! Not much new here. Still eating too much, but reigning it in...kind of. I really should throw away the leftover goodies...I hate to waste good food. I am slowly…

Wow! You guys are amazing!! I'm still a work in progress, but have lost and maintained about 110-120lb loss for 11 years. I'd still like to keep gaining muscle and have 10-15lbs of fat to lose, but way better than it used to be. I'm more interested in fitness than thinness lately, which having lived lifetime of obesity is…

Wow! Inspiring success! Enjoy it! You've done so well! Thanks for sharing!

Beeps-hmm. Changed my pic to me snorkeling in Maui back in June...wishing I was there :). Wonder why it doesn't show for you? I can't see most photos posted either :(. Dawn-great lifitng! And running! What great progress you've made this year! Jo-good plan! Hope 2016 goes fabulously! Kim-you've already come a long way!…

Beeps-impressive losses. Finding what works for you and working it is always a good plan! DNA-work beckons...sigh. Enjoy the last vistages of your vacation. Lifted today. Back did fine, not much back involvement. Upper body higher reps today, went well :). Enjoyed the variety and looking forward to changing it up in the…

Jo-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Enjoy your cake! Welcome chunky_pinup! Dawn-woohoo on the repeat DL PR! Impressive! Beeps-glad y had a fun day! Kim-great job! Nice goal to look forward to! I like to bike, but no one else will go with me, so I sold my road bike and we will occasionally trail ride a a family, but not like I wanted to do…

Go Jo! Good to see you pudding! Missed you! Kim-glad 2015 was so good! looking forward to 2016!! Hope your back feels better! Dawn-busy Chrismtas for you! I'm sure your managers appreciate you! Great lifitng! Beeps-feel better! Mme-enjoy it! The gym will be there ;) DNA-sounds lovely! Enjoy your holiday! Well, I lifted…

Nice lifting ladies! Beeps-sorry for the injury :( hope the rest helps! Dawn-so jealous of your bench! In a deficit too! I can't do that and I'm eating at TDEE! I did up it finally a bit, to 65, but still! 100? Maybe next year? Lol! Hope you get a nice rest soon...exhausting schedule! And I've seen others do WHTs on the…

Mme-you're doing well!! Kutgw! And keep warm up there! Beeps-ah, makes sense. I hope to cut more next year, but am enjoying eating and life too much right now ;). Dawn-thanks, not sure if I'll add them then, maybe once in a while? but I'm finally starting to add more weight to my back squat. I may throw in a lighter set…

Dang beeps! You cut quickly! I'm less successful with it, and am going for maintenance right now, but would love to hit your goals eventually. DNA-good for you! Finding what works for you is key! Enjoy your break and Merry Christmas if we do t hear much from you :). Dawn-good job. I should add some front squats to my…

Kim-sore doesn't really mean anything...you worked hard! Don't worry. Do you stretch? I always stretch afterwards now and that really prevents soreness for me. :) Dawn-sorry fro the flooding...you're doing great. 40 minute run after lifting? I'm a wimp! Jo-I'm in AZ and sounds like our summers are similar...hot,hot hot!…

May I hop in? I've been doing SL for a few months now... Goals? 1. Lift 3x/week, and do something active (run/walk?) 2x/week 2. Eat more, and more freely 3. Maintain through December 4. Add accessory lifits to end of each session, minimum 2, 4 is better 5. Finish chiropractor/dr back and neck sessions... So far, I'm…

Good lifting ladies! Even with life getting in the way (Sue and Kim) we always get right back to it! Woohoo us! I had a good workout today! I deloaded my squat and really worked on going a bit deeper today, which actually felt great! I'll do that weight again next time, then start slowly upping it again. I think I'm in…

Man Dawn! Even your post sick failed lifts are heavier than mine! Go girl! Mme-you're doing well! Glad you didn't get hurt in the rack!! Kim-have fun at your parties! Jo-good job with hungover exercise! Impressive! Manic-I added step ups yesterday...inspired by you guys! I thought it was the high box, noted it as such in…

Thanks Stephanie! How long are the workouts taking? With warmup before and cardio after? Just curious. I'm at about 70 minutes now with stretching and trying to compare :). I like 1 legged DLs, not a fan of the other 1 legged moves though. I'm with mme...I prefer step ups to lunges! I'm not doing either currently...which…

You guys are all doing well! I'm on my phone so won't try personals... Just know I'm inspired by you guys!! You're much stronger than I, but we're all getting better each session :smiley: Lifted yesterday, ran/walked today, lift tomorrow...all is well :). Those of you with Strong...is there a lot if the one legged, balance…

Kim-a little extra rest has value too! ;) Especially after all that driving! I guess the airport is pretty far from home? Hope your kids enjoy their ski seasons...what a lovely option for them! People comment on your tushie? Ha! I'd die! I can tell a difference, and Dh notices ;), but if someone else commented I'd be torn…

Jo- Hope you can get some rest and fight off that cold. Rest is important too! :) Beeps-the scale is mean and evil, and a liar. Stepping away is wise. I have done that from time to time. DNA-so sorry!!! That just plain stinks :( hope the rest of the holiday break goes much,much better! Kim-where do you live that your…

Wow!! Wonderful!! Congratulations!! That's quite an accomplishment! And way to stick to your plan until you got where you wanted to go!! Inspiring and impressive!! Kutgw!