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16:8 and hormones
Hi, I've recently started the 16:8 intermittent fasting program and am just wondering if there are some women on here who have experienced hormone imbalance and disrupted periods on this eating schedule? I have recently read an article and am concerned that fasting might affect my fertility. Any feedback would be great,…
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High protein foods
Hi all, just need some help re protein ideas please. I have a smoothie with protein powder for breakfast. Lunch will usually consist of a sandwich with no meat, as I work outside and it will spoil too quickly. Dinner is usually some sort of meat and vegetables. I'm still struggling to reach protein goals. Does anyone have…
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Ladies, deadlifts squats etc
Hi, weight novice here that has just started resistance training. I have been using the resistance machines at the gym but would like to progress to free weights. Roughly how many kgs did you all start deadlifting as a beginner? What about for squats with the bar? I am a 70kg female and would consider myself reasonably…
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Lifting/eating question
Hi everyone! Excuse my ignorance, but I'm in need of some help. I've managed to lose 15kgs eating at a calorie deficit and doing cardio. Wanting to lose another 5-10 kgs, I've now switched up my routine to also include strength training as I am "skinny fat".My goal is to change my body composition by losing the last kgs of…
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Falling off the wagon
Before I went on holiday I was eating great, going to gym classes and had essentially put myself in a strict but effective routine that was working! I returned from holiday a week ago and have had no motivation to go to the gym or eat right. I've become very complacent and as a result I have gained a couple kilos. Does…
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Macronutrients
Hi All, I have successfully lost 16kg by creating a calorie deficit but not necessarily paying much attention to my macros until now. I have 5 more stubborn kilos to lose and thought it might be best to customise my macronutrient ratios. I'm just wondering what everyone would consider an ideal ratio for fat loss? I am 24…
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Macronutrients
Hi All, I have successfully lost 16kg by creating a calorie deficit but not necessarily paying much attention to my macros until now. I have 5 more stubborn kilos to lose and thought it might be best to customise my macronutrient ratios. I'm just wondering what everyone would consider an ideal ratio for fat loss? I am 24…
