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*kitten* gonna *kitten*. I'm sorry he said that. I know how hurtful something like that can be. Keep on working hard and feeling good. You are doing great :)

I aim to stay within +/- 10 g for protein and carbs and +/- 5 g for fat. Also, once in awhile I'm okay with going outside of that but just aim to stay within calories (e.g., had some birthday cake yesterday so I was a bit high on fat and lower on protein.) I don't do it regularly but for special occasions it works for me.

Look under stationary bike. It's not exactly the same but it's close enough.

You mention a class setting--are you doing high rep squats? I'm thinking along the lines of Bodypump. If so, you will lift less weight doing that kind of workout than you will following a strength training program like Starting Strength, etc. The latter has you doing fewer reps per set. In general, there is an inverse…

It sounds like you would do well with in-person help (a coach, trainer, a knowledgeable friend, etc.) Depending on what your form issues are, waiting to add weight may be good or it could be bad. It is possible to be *too* obsessed with perfect form. Also, don't curl up your toes. And your knees going forward is normal.

Usually, a full body workout is better for people who are new to lifting. There's a great list of beginner programs here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

I think the steps are fine at this weight. Even at 135 they should be fine, assuming the OP's isn't standing tall and letting them drop.

It's fine to do what you are doing. Here's an article related to this topic: https://www.t-nation.com/training/deadlifts-dirty-secret I don't have 45s at home. My biggest plates are 35s, which are about 4" smaller in diameter (2" smaller in radius) than 45s. I used to stack them on plates (cement filled plates) and now…

This is my bike. I haven't had a fitting. What is involved/what is the purpose? I do have my seat high enough! My husband has been through cycling training for work and has us all in line with that.

Wow, thank you for the info! I prefer off road, though I'm not totally against on road. We have a nice bike and hike trail but I'm not entirely sure just how far we can go (total miles) on it. I'd like to be able to make a day of it--maybe ride a couple of hours, eat, return. Overall, I'm looking for a way to be active…

In my experience, I've not seen hip width growth but I have had glute development (I guess you'd say thicker rather than wider) from lifting.

I made a recipe for "mixed veggies". The ingredients are equal portions of all of the vegetables I eat regularly and the number of servings is set to the total grams of veggies in the recipe. I often use that for adding vegetables rather than looking up each individual food. For example, if I'm taking a baggie of radishes,…

I calculate them going backward from the weight of my working sets: 1. 1 x 90% of working set weight 2. 3 x 80-85% of #1 3. 5 x #2-difference between #1 and #2 4. 5 x empty bar (usually twice but sometimes once) Here's a specific example: 1. 5x45 (empty bar) 2. 5x67.5 3. 3x87.5 4. 1x107.5 5. working sets at 120 Depending…

Wait it out and work it out. Drink water, be patient, do the next session when it's scheduled. It will subside eventually.

It's not going to ruin you, if that's your concern. Some people find it more doable than others but that is something you have to experiment with and figure out yourself. You might be perfectly fine and you might feel like death warmed over. In general, you'll figure it out very quickly (i.e., not long into the workout) if…

No, it's not true. Simply counting calories does nothing. Eating fewer calories than you need to maintain your weight causes weight loss.

Do they track your every movement? I'm not saying you need to stand in the middle of the office and throw it in the trash. I'm saying take the food, go back to your desk, and put it in your trash can before you leave. I've done it myself. The "cultural thing" is BS. People are food pushers this everywhere. Texas is not…

Throw it away at work. "But I don't want to offend them." If you have declined the food and they force it in you, they don't care about offending you. Stop worrying about their feelings.

I have 3 sets of dumbbell handles. One set looks like the ones in the picture. They are 5 lbs and the spin locks are 8 oz each so I've used those as microplates in the past. I like that set of handles though I do need to tighten the locks every few sets. The second set of handles is lightweight metal with clips and the…

This. Use the calories it gives you. Adjust your intake up/down based on results after a few weeks.

IMO it is fine for what you are doing. I use a standard bar (the type that take plates with 1" holes as opposed to Olympic bars which take 2" plates) too. I have one that is 7' (19 lbs) and one that is 6' (15 lbs.) I use sets of 1-15 reps so definitely lift heavy with them. I've been using this type of equipment for four…

Diet Dr Pepper, yum. I have no problem with diet pop.

Posture makes a huge difference. Get to a physiotherapist or a doctor who can refer you to one to work on it. Working on adding muscle may help as well but get the posture thing fixed. The majority of lighter people who I've seen post about their large stomachs have very bad posture that makes their stomachs look bigger…

It's not impossible. You won't build as much muscle as you would at maintenance or above but building while in a deficit can happen. Additionally, it happens more in some populations than in others. New and overfat lifters, who tend to be the people who ask about this the most, are two of the populations for whom this is…

People who have WLS still need to recover from surgery and then watch what they eat (both quantity and certain food types, based on what I've heard friends who have had WLS say) in order to lose and exercise to be fit. Having surgery doesn't guarantee long term success and doesn't necessarily make things easier than not…

Good news! Next time should be a bit easier since you have this experience under your belt.

That's a big gain. Can you ask for a different coach? I'm not sure how that works. I didn't have a dedicated coach. I was on the "different coach every time" plan.

There's no way that 2500 is your maintenance level if you're talking TDEE. It's higher than that.

Eat at maintenance and lift. At your weight and as a beginner lifter there's no need to diet. An initial weight gain is normal due to water weight. Wait it out and keep lifting.

No. This is wrong. And silly. Millions of people who grew up on farms would agree.