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Do any of you have days when you feel like you're never going to reach your goal?
Hi everyone. I'm 124lbs at the moment, aiming for 115lbs but of course that's just a number and really I'll be going until I've reached my physical goal. My physical goal is getting rid of all the extra flab on my sides and thighs. To be honest, I thought at 124lbs I'd look a lot smaller than this (I'm 5'4.) I thought the…
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Any other 5'4 125lb females? (Or similar)
Wonder what women similar to myself are doing for their weight loss; how many calories and what exercise are you doing? And how much are you losing per week roughly? Thanks!
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When does soreness from training go away?
When does the soreness from strength training go away and when is it ok to do the next training session? I had planned on doing it every other day (I only just started!) but what if I'm still very sore? Will I still be able to complete the workout or will I struggle? Also, does your body adapt to the workouts over time, so…
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Need advice about lifting routine please! How to add 'booty day' etc.
Hello everyone. I did my first lifting day today (strong lifts) my goal is to get definition everywhere (I have zero at the moment) and in particular I am desperate to get my booty back as I'm feeling extremely self conscious about it right now! My question is, how do I add 'booty days' or arm days etc in to my routine? Do…
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Starting a serious lifting program with 10lbs to go: too soon? Really need help!
Please read everything! First of all, stats: Female 5ft 3.5 Starting Weight: 151lbs (Feb 2016) Starting Measurements: Waist 31.5, (Love handle bit) 38, didn’t take any other measurements. Current Weight: 125lbs Current Measurements: Waist 27.9, (love handle bit) 33.9, thighs 21, arms 10.8. GOAL: 115lbs and 26” waist!…
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Will lifting help to take in the waist and thighs?
Hi everyone. Started my journey in February this year at 151lbs and am currently 124lbs (I'm 5,4 female) I'm really happy with my progress, I've been trying to get back to where I was before I had my baby at the end of 2014 and I would say I'm almost there now. Now I have a little bit of squidge left all over but it is…
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What is my activity level?
Seems to be a lot of different info out there so wondered if you guys could help! 45 mins cardio in the gym 7 days a week (working hard, high heart rate, unable to talk etc) I'm strict with my workout routine I don't take days off. Walk 14,000-18,500 steps 5 days a week. This is at least around 3 hours each weekday and I…
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Need help with new TDEE
Returned to exercise today after my 2 week break (due to minor surgery) and it feels great! I was just reevaluating my TDEE and need some help. TDEE for sedentary: 1671 25% calorie reduction: 1253 TDEE for moderately active: 2158 30% calorie reduction: 1510 In regards to the calorie reduction for moderately active: does…
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When I work out my TDEE, when I put sedentary I get 1671. When I put moderately active I get 2158. If I
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Losing weight very quickly during break from gym?
Hi everyone, some of you may remember my post about having surgery and having to take a break from my routine for a few weeks to recover. Before surgery I was getting up at 5am everyday to go to the gym for 45 mins cardio, strength training 2 times a week and was eating around 1500-1600 a day. Also walking around 2 hours a…
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Weight loss slowing down, anyone else?
My current stats: female 23 131lbs 5'3 BMR: just under 1700 according to healthstatus.com That BMR is with sedentary activity, and even though I workout hard every single day, I am not planning on eating any of those calories back, so there is no point changing my activity level for the calculator. Having said that, I am…
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How many inches have you lost so far?
Just curious if anybody would like to post their success with inches lost so far! I wish I measured at the beginning, but only took my first measurements 4 weeks ago. So if you would like to, share your.... Height Starting weight Starting measurements Current weight Current measurements
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How much weight gain after eating over maintenance for one day?
Hi everyone! I've been doing a great job of eating at my goal calories every day with no difficulties, losing weight every week of my journey so far. Yesterday I went in for surgery but I had my meals planned as though I usually would, however my surgery ended up being delayed by several hours, causing me to get hungry on…
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Smith machine squats
Hi everyone. Yesterday I tried the smith machine for squats for the first time, just to try it out. I recently started lifting and I only go up in weight when my partner comes with me on a Sunday, so that he can spot me. So I thought smith machine would be helpful due to its self spotting and I'd have more confidence to go…
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When did you LOOK like your goal weight?
I saw a post last night that made me wonder. It was a post about dropping the last 10 pounds, I realised I have 12 pounds to go before I get to the number I had in my head at the beginning. But when I look in the mirror, while I certainly look different, I don't feel that I look as if I'm only 12 pounds from my goal. I…
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When to start heavy lifting?
Hi everyone I've posted loads on here lately, sorry! I currently do cardio 7 days a week and do 2 days a week where I will do squats bench presses deadlifts row, with a weight of 20kg at the moment. I reevaluated my goal, and I currently still have 16 pounds to lose. Looks like the majority of it is sitting on my…
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How many calories should I eat a day? (confused with calculators)
Sorry, I know you probably get these questions all the time! I am finding these online calculators very confusing. For a long time I was putting my incorrect height in (I am actually 162cm which converts as 5.31496ft.... would this be 5'3ft or 5'4ft?) and I've lost a bit of weight now too but I am also unsure what activity…
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Which reading is correct on the scales?
When I weigh myself on my scales it starts off by giving a weight 2kg heavier, and then all of the subsequent reading will be the same. For example this morning it read 62.4, 60.80, 60.80, 60.80. I put my 6kg on the scale after getting 60.80 three times and it read as exactly 6.00. I don't think it's possible for me to…
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Most accurate place for iPhone to count steps?
I usually leave my phone in my jacket pocket, it's a long-ish parka jacket so moves a bit when walking. Today I put my phone inside my bra and it counted less steps, not sure how many less as its not a route I usually take, but I am certain it usually would have recorded A LOT more. I mean thousands. Any tips on how to get…
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What's everyone eating? And a question about weighing
Just wondering what everyone is eating, when they are eating and what snacks? How are you dealing with cravings (if any?) Another question: This week is the first week I've lost less than 2 pounds, I did weigh myself this morning after having a 'cheat meal' last night - which was a rather large dessert after having my…
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Weight loss from calorie deficit and exercise?
Hi everyone I am eating 1200 cals a day at the moment and I go to the gym every day and burn over 500 calories on the cardio machines (usually elliptical and row machine.) I know those calories are estimated but thats a rough idea. I also do between 16,000 and 20,000 steps each day according to my iPhone health app. That…
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Is it possible to lose ALL subcutaneous fat after pregnancy?
I've been doing a lot of reading about diet, weight loss, muscle strengthening etc over this last few weeks since starting my journey to a better body. Before becoming a mum I had a flat-ish tummy. I gained some weight during pregnancy, and afterwards I assumed I would look that way forever so instead of working on it I…
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What is the correct form for squats? For building round butt
Hi everyone I was advised on here to start the Stronglifts 5x5, I am trying to lose weight/fat and tone up everywhere (currently 62kg, 5'5, not toned at all.) I'm especially looking to slim my legs and build a nice round butt, so any tips on that are very welcome. I was watching the Stronglifts video to watch how to…
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Feeling discouraged by my reflection, and my journey so far (23yo mother)
(Skip to last paragraph if you wish!) Hi everyone. I am a 23 year old mother and went from a tight size 8/10 (pre baby) to a flabby size 12. I was one of those people who never needed to work out to stay slim, so after having my baby I assumed my body would do the work itself - wrong! I ended up letting myself go (baby is…
