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Wut? Kettlebells allow me to squat, c&p, snatch, etc. I just increased my weight in 1/2 get-ups and c&p too. :bigsmile: And the things go up to 108lbs in my gym. Lots of room to grow.

You can achieve a lot with the kettlebells. The only non-kettlebell lifts I do are a barbell deadlift and rows on a TRX. I occasionally deadlift a 40kg bell if I'm not feeling up for the bar that day.

My advice is to wear shoes that aren't too squishy. e.g. Converse or FiveFingers. Also, a trainer. If only just to get started, learn the proper forms, and get a little progress going. Most of all: enjoy!

So what if the guys DO care? That's THEIR problem, not yours. :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

How are your measurements? Progress photos? It's possible to lose a lot of volume and stay the same or gain on the scale. The tape measure will tell you more about your size than the scale.

Yes.

I use a prescription antiperspirant called Hypercare.

For lifting I use Fivefingers (Jaya), Chucks, or barefeets. (I sometimes put on tall socks for deadlifts.) I also like the Fivefingers for walking.

First thing to do is make sure you are properly sized. That can make a big difference to how things fit and look. Also, be aware of necklines. V-necks can look better than, say, boatnecks. I've heard many girls say upper body lifting adds perk. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Yay for muscles! Yay for beer and baseball!! :drinker:

I survived the appointment. :) My echo was, unsurprisingly, identical to last year's. No enlarged chambers. Dr. says he still stands by those 100/200 limits he gave me in November. It's the BP spike that occurs during a lift that is bad for my valves. He said not to bother measuring BP after the lift because it will be…

Thanks everyone! This is helping me put together a good list of topics. I'll be sure to report back after I talk to him. :heart:

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The science your body understands is survival. You have to find the balance where you are eating enough to fuel life and daily activity but under what you'd need to eat to maintain. http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ will give you an idea of what amount to eat for your goal. Good luck!

I used to do French braids or two ponytails. Lots of bobby pins and snap barrettes.

Could it be from some part of your routine? As in, do you wear a hat when you walk? Some sunglasses? Earbuds? Maybe something isn't fitting well? Hay fever? Other allergy? Another guess is something to do with eye strain: going from computer->bright outdoors->computer.

Cortlands. (<---- dawnj87, maybe these are your ME apples? I got them in NH.) In dire straits, Granny Smith or Macs.

I started using weights with a physical therapist after a broken/repaired wrist 3 years ago. I stayed with that guy for over a year, going in about once a month for weights advice and basic wrist therapy before I moved away from the area. I kept up lifting dumbbells on my own for a while. I started working with my current…

:noway: ...that's like one day worth of food.

to burn more, do more. more incline, more resistance, and/or more time.

At the moment... 95 lb deadlifts; 3 sets of 5. 44 lb kettlebell swings; 3 sets of 5. 22 lb 1/2 get ups; 1 set of 1 each side (with two lighter warmup sets; I just upped this weight from 18 on Friday). 26 lb goblet squats; 3 sets of 5. 18 lb 1 arm clean and press; I do a total of 10 cleans and 40 presses each side using…

My class is about 50/50 women and men, all different body types. We all have different strengths, and we all have different...potential strengths. :wink: I agree with the poster who said to look for a beginning Hatha class and go from there. And don't worry about your body getting in the way. I think this happens to…

My "thinking face," which is my most frequent face, seems to come off as angry. People have asked why I look so angry, and then I get actually angry because they interrupted my train of thought. :laugh: Then there are the people who tell me I should smile more like I'm supposed to walk around with a big stupid grin on my…

If you like to run, then run! It's good for your heart. Just make sure you eat a little more to make up for it.

Dairy, various nuts, avocados. Also, lift heavy things. :smile: Good luck!

~1lb per week is totally a success! I'd say that upping calories is still a good idea. 1310 is likely below your BMR. Good luck!

+1 :bigsmile:

Your body wants to live: to breathe, to have a pulse, to maintain body temperature, etc. It needs to take in energy to do this. It needs more of this energy to perform exercise. It's not about eating less less less; loss is about finding a *balance* between how many calories you need on an average day and a safe deficit to…

Right on! :flowerforyou:

Petrus Aged Pale Ale. nom.