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Having an awesome rack is just a fun coincidence, and having nursed my son for 2.5 years = real magik, especially since my rack is STILL awesome after that!
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I have a few questions and this seemed like as good a place as any for them. I've been lifting since July 12. When should I deload, and what does that look like? As many details as possible would be great! Up until this week, I've been doing a 20-30 minute walk after weights and occasionally between weight days. I miss the…
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Hmm, I don't carry a gym bag (yet). I generally just carry in my phone with earbuds and a bottle of water. My gym provides towels. I log everything on my phone and as such can refer to it as to where I've been, where I'm at, and where I'm going next.
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Thanks for the advice, all! I watched the video posted upthread, too and so I'll give mixed grip a try next time around. I'd rather not use gloves, but I've never seen chalk at the gym. I'll talk to the owner next time if the mixed grip doesn't work well for me. My day today:I started so I'm all crampy and wanna lie…
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I'm up to 90lbs on squats and that seems to be going well. I just really have to concentrate on all the form stuff - squeeze traps, elbows in, core tight, breathing out going down and in going up, chest up, feet pointed, knees not to pass, push up through the heels. Ugh, it really takes it out on me mentally. I feel ready…
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50.9 seconds today
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Got mine in today - bravery at 40 seconds!
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Push-ups?
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Thanks for the responses.
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Got mine in today
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women I started this July 12 with heavy-for-me dumbbells at the gym and have gradually moved up so that now I squat 80#, bench 70#, deadlift 110#, and OHP 55#. I read about it a lot, watched a lot of videos, and asked the gym owner to show me how to do a…
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Jeans would have to be REALLY TIGHT and you'd have to wear them every.single.day for months - if not years - to cause the kind of deformation you're talking about. If that's really the case, it'll take just as long as just as much torture to undo it.
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I agree! I just started posting on the forums and see multiple threads like this every single day. You need to eat more, OP!
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Count me in. I'll do it twice today!
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Yes. Eat more, especially if you are nursing.
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This. Move your body and be mindful of what you eat. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, too. (I know how hard that is with a little one)
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Happy to be a part of this group of amazing women! I'm inspired every time I read about what some of you are pushing and pulling around. I started July 12 with dumbbells for everything. Progressed to here: 85lb squats - will probably stall here as I noticed my form starting to collapse. May even deload or take up auxiliary…
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OMG your arms. ::drool:: I.want.arms.like.that.so.bad.
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Similar. I started SL5x5 and after reading here, decided to pick up NROLfW at the library. It was okay, sometimes funny, sometimes a bit condescending for my tastes (woman does not = idiot), I skipped right over the meal plans, and think the workouts are too damn long and complicated. SL is a better fit for me. All that…
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My goal is to keep lifting. At the end of my next cycle, I plan to weigh and measure to see progress and keep to that for the next several months. I'd like to increase the OHP and BP but slow and steady, 5 pound increases each week. Keep being mindful and honest about food. I don't have mini-goals for the month, but I am…
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The only thing that changed for me since I've gained weight was a bigger band, not a bigger cup. I expect the reverse to be true when more weight comes off. And I must say, for mom of 2 who nursed as long as I did, I have amazing tits.
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Yeah, my immune system is stupid for thinking my thyroid is the enemy. Ah well, what can I do? I've seen only 10 lbs come off so far doing mostly cardio (I haven't weighed since July 8, which was when I started SL and don't plan to weigh again til after my next TOM). I started in April. I expect everything to take longer.…
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I know we're practically strangers, but I think I might love you <3 My metabolism might be moving, but prolly not too fast. I have Hashimoto's disease (causes hypothyroidism) and due to lack of insurance, I haven't had bloodwork done in several years. I currently take .75mcg synthroid daily but it likely needs to adjusted.…
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I like to read a lot on fitness, nutrition, and weightlifting but I don't remember everyone by name. I'm a classic can't-see-the-forest-for-the-trees kinda girl and often, I need to step back because there is so much conflicting information and controversy between "experts" that I get overwhelmed and frustrated. I mostly…
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Can I ask my own question? The bold part - I started SL ~ three weeks ago and the last week I have had a really hard time sleeping well. My goal is to lose weight and I've got MFP set to TDEE-20% and I DO log strength training and try to eat those calories back (which puts me closer to TDEE-10%). Should I eat more? And if…
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I'm SOOO inspired by what I see here. I'm a total n00b, just squatting 85lbs, chest pressing 70lbs, deadlifting 110lbs, OHP a measly 55lbs. But I *feel* strong :)
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Hmmm. My squats are good, but I think my deadlifts are better. I don't know, interesting thought.
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Why, thank you :blushing:
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This thread is full of awesome geekery (I studied forensic anthropology in college and totally nerd out over bones). Good luck to the OP, thanks for the update.
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Thanks for this thread, it's very timely. I watched the video series "So You Think You Can Squat?" Very helpful.