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small weights options?
I'm getting to the point where adding 5 lbs might be too much on some lifts. What do other people do to add smaller amounts? Not sure my gym has anything smaller than 2.5. Did you buy mini plates?
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Squats - "stripper fault"
Hey, I'm having a problem with bending forward and/or having my hips go up before my shoulders when I'm squatting heavy (for me). I have read online about this problem (sometimes called "the stripper fault"), but no one seems to agree on what causes it and what to do about it. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm pretty…
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hungry!
Hello all, I need advice on creating a deficit. Last fall/winter I lost about 35 pounds by eating a lot of veggies and protein and upping my exercise. After discovering EM2WL I started tracking and realized I was probably eating a bit on the low side 1500-1800 calories a day maybe. I thought it was affecting my energy…
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Tracking calories while traveling
I'm going to be travelling for work for the next couple of months. Now I'm getting kind of nervous about it because I want to keep up on my exercising and food tracking. Right now I'm working on finding my TDEE and spending some time at maintenance. So at least I don't need to be restricting during that time, but I wonder…
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Play?
I was wondering if anyone wanted to share your favorite fun activities that involve moving your body? Not workouts but just fun activities. I like my workouts to feel challenging but I have been thinking about making more time for fun! I don't have kids so I feel a little guilty about this, but I like hooping and playing…
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Any cooks/foodies?
I'm wondering if I'm the only one who loves to cook? I'm kind of a foodie. I don't go out to eat that much because it is expensive and I'm dairy/gluten intolerant, but I do love trying new restaurants/dishes. Now I'm balancing keeping my food simple with having treats/food adventures. Mostly my husband and I cook things…
