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can't deadlift?
I went to a trial session with a personal training. I told him that my interest was in lifts. During my workout with the trainer, I was able to deadlift 100 lbs, which I think is "typical" for a beginner woman? But then he told me that I shouldn't attempt on my own, and that I need at least 6 months of training before I…
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weight loss stall or progress?
here is my weight loss chart from Hapoy Scale. it appears i am still making progress (slope down) but the actual weigh- ins don’t reflect that. i wonder if i am still losing weight or if the app needs more data to catch on to the fact that i am not losing anymore?
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Are squats more difficult with more body weight?
I am assuming that for lower body exercise, your actual body weight matters. Is that correct? If I am doing squats, and I am about 40 pounds heavier than where I should be, the extra weight would make the squats more challenging. Maybe not exactly proportional to the amount by which I am overweight, but it would have an…
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cherries cherries cherries
One of my favourite snacks is frozen dark cherries. since i have a bostload if fresh cherries in the fridge, i thought i’d pop them in the freezer for some cool summer treats. but i didn’t pit them. how hard will it be to eat frozen cherries with pits.
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Is there something wrong with me?
I was in my gym clothes when I ran into a coffee shop today. Some teenagers were gathered and messing around and a few teen boys were staring at me and exchanging whispers. I can't figure out what about me is so hideous. I was wearing a baseball cap and big sunglasses so it couldn't have been my face. Was it my body? Were…
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Exercise Break due to Illness
Hi, I had to take a break from exercise due to holidays, a short cold, a migraine, etc. I've been out of the gym for 10 days, but still active throughout. I've been lifting light weights (40 pds max) but it took me a while to get to that point. I could barely lift my own arms over my head before I started. I want to go…
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Unhealthy roller coaster
Hi. My weight loss journey started when I was born. Honestly. I have never healthily msintsunted a weight. I’ve either been obese or dieting or gaining back the weight lost at one point or another. I am 32 yo female. I weigh 180 ( or so) pounds. Lowest weight ever was 140 pounds just a mere 18 months ago, but I blew it big…
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Can't advance in bodypump
I'm a 32 y/o female. Here are my weights: Warm up - 7 kg Deadlift / row/ clean & press / squat - 12 kg Chest - 7 kg I've been doing bodypump for a few months (two to three times per week) and I'm in a bit of a standstill. My main issues are: I find it difficult to switch weights in the middle of the track (class moves…
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Fitness Blender Workouts & How to Progress
Hi, I'm brand new to strength training. I've recently lost some weight. I'm female, 5'4" and I started at 160 pounds and now I'm at 140 pounds. For the past 6 months, I've been doing cardio (uphill walking on treadmill and recently running). However, I'd like to try to incorporate more strength training into my routine. I…
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How to take a maintenance break
I've been trying to lose weight since December. I've been pretty good, even incorporating some higher-calorie days/meals and still being under goal for the week. But, I've had to be mindful of my weekly goal and I feel anxiety after consuming higher calorie things and knowing that I have to cut back somewhere else to…
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Normal BMI for the first time in my life
Today, my BMI is 24.9. I am aware of the limitations of BMI in terms of measuring health and optimal weight. But, I will be 30 years old soon, and this is the first time that my BMI has fallen in the normal range. I am still 15 pounds away from my goal weight, so I still have some work to do. When I was 18, I weighed 240…
