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Dieting with Possible Drinking Problem
My weight has fluctuated since my 20s and had a great deal of success in 2014 (lost 60 lbs - 255 down to 195). I was a social drinker most of my life. I got a divorce which lasted just over a year and was final 2018. I moved out on my own in 2017 and the kids stayed with me usually on weekends. My ex-wife was very nasty to…
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I am Back on MFP - need a kickstart
MFP was very helpful when I lost about 60 lbs 4 years ago. Now I don't track my calories and that didn't seem to be an issue 4 years ago losing 60 lbs so don't try to put me down for not tracking calorie intake. Anyway, I have gone thru divorce for past 15 months and it's finally over. My weight has gone up during divorce…
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SL 5X5 to PHUL Program
In week 3 of PHUL after switching from SL and really SL with accessory lifts. PHUL is a mix of power lifts and hypertrophy lifts. I only do flat bench 3X5 one day/week and squats 4X5 one day. Under PHUL I do both of those lifts first in my routine. I have noticed especially on bench that my strength & amount lifted is…
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Good Weight Lifting App
I have done SL 5X5 straight up and with modifications for 1 1/2 years and moving onto PHUL program. I really liked the SL app. The PHUL has a lot of different lifts to track. Is there a good app to track lifting programs? I tried Maxlift and it is okay but I don't like certain aspects of it. I am looking for the following:…
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Front vs Back Squat
Just started the PHUL program. Lots of different lifts to learn & track. PHUL has back squat on power day and front squat on hypertrophy day. Do you see any issue just doing back squat on both. I am more comfortable with back squat. Also looking at switching dumbbell flye with cable Xover.
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Order of Lifts Matter?
I have been doing SL 5X5 for a year and half. SL 5X5 recommends a certain order. I think my progression & results (especially chest development) have been stalled. Someone I talked to said my body is becoming adapted to my routine and I need to vary my workout. Looking at developing own routine but my question does it…
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PHUL Program
Been doing SL 5X5 with some modifications and/or accessory lifts for 1-1/2 years. Progress has slowed but it still was a good full body workout. My chest never really developed even tho I added some cable Xovers but maybe it just takes time. My goals: Lose about 10 lbs fat, mostly around mid-section plus some around my…
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Personal Fitness Trainer - Routine Suggestions
I got a free session with a PFT for the first time today. He seemed to make a lot of sense. My body fat % was 19% and said I need to lose 10 lbs of fat around mid section. He also said I don't have a good balance in muscle particularly weak back and my pecs are pulling my shoulders forward giving me a slouched look. My…
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Help, 911 Creatine Overdose
Started taking creatine more frequently in larger doses for the last week. No problems. I woke up this morning took 1 pill GNC 189 (1/2 dosage) pre workout. Felt fine until about 30 minutes later and was really sluggish in my workout. Stomach cramps and muscle soreness set in. Had two diarrheas, slept then finally got to…
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Goal Weight for Tall Guys
I am getting back into this with a fitbit purchase and really like the calorie monitoring. I lost 60 lbs a year plus ago (255-195) by doing my own program and not counting calories. In the last year, I became a bit lazy with my diet and currently 207. I am 44 and 6-3. Even when I got down to my previous goal weight of 195…
