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I use a bench for the step up, which is plenty high for me. I am 5'3"

I LOVE my iPad2. The cloud is awesome and I love the MFP app. Now, I only use my PC for video games. :smile:

MAJOR culture shock

Thank you Libby I usually check first thing in the morning before I head to the gym (5:30am) and it's not always posted.

I am 5'3" and weigh 205 pounds. I take measurements at the beginning of each month and lost 1.6 pounds and 3-3/4 inches in January. I started January 2nd and did 8B yesterday. I am supposed to do the AMRAP tomorrow, but think I will do 8A and 8B over again. My primary focus for January was fixing my metabolism. I ate more…

I would have done the same, especially if my daughter was with me. If you like him, go talk to him. :)

My gym has a section for women only and I don't think it's unfair at all. I have seen some of the men checking out the women (and vice-versa) which can be unwelcome when trying to grunt out a few sets. Unfortunately, there aren't as many choices so I end up in the weight room with the men. I only use it when doing the…

That s strange... I am 205 and my calculations have me at 2,050 on workout days (1.4 multiplier) and 1,750 on non-workout days (1.2 multiplier).

1. The third one, because most will use the first or the handicapped and both are probably out of paper 2. Reload my Starbuck's card - gotta have caffeine 3. Personal trainer. There are four adults in my house, they can clean it... No excuses

The iPad2 that my husband gave me right before we went to Hawaii to get married. Now, I only use my computer for paying bills and WoW. He rawks \m/ >< \m/

Your story is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing. :)

I am 5'2" and was 260 at my heaviest. :(

Lunk alarm... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXP6WaVTJpM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I haven't been to a PF... the closest to my house is Gold's. It costs a bit more, but there are a TON of fitness options... Plenty of weights, grunting, crashing, swimming, classes, movies, cardio, and I can lift things up and put them down without an 'alarm' going off.. :)

140 with muscles, plus I am over 40 and have a heavy skeleton :)

I smoked for close to twenty years and after several failed attempts I quit for good on August 17th, 2007. I DO NOT miss it one bit!! For those of you who have quit for one hour, one day, one week, one month, one year, etc... Good for you and keep up the good work. For those who have failed, keep trying... You can do it. :)

I was a size 7 before I had my daughter (had the body of a size 5 and the hips of a 7). It took about 3 months for me to get back into my clothes, except for my bras. I went from an A to a B.

It was a really fun time. We had just hiked Diamond Head and shared a Hawaiian Ice in Hawaii. We were married a few days later. May 2011

It definitely gets better. Those first couple of weeks were rough. I have started to add some cardio on the off days. I do 7A today. :)

The video was helpful, thank you. But I couldn't help but think about that commercial... "I lift things up and put 'dem down" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-cpojkILO0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I discovered ths yesterday :)

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In my log, I list them as a total weight since I am lifting them together. I think some people use the individual DB weIght, but it a matter of personal preference. :)

It looks like you were right. Congratulations Belinda :)

Broccoli. :sick:

Thank you :) I did 6A this morning... Squats 65, regular pushups, seated row 60, step up two 17-1/2 lb DB's (those are rough), regular prone jacknives, I have way more control that I did when I started. I am really looking forward to the workouts :)

OP, Look what you started :laugh: :tongue: :bigsmile:

Welcome back livelightsmil... I hope you feel better

I did 5B yesterday and went up in weight... Deadlifts 65; shoulder press two 20 pound DB's; lat pull 60; lunge two 20 pound DB's. I thought for sure that my shoulders would be more sore from the lat pulls, but my legs are feeling those lunges instead.

Yeah... Yesterday ROFL