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Ideal body fat % in Women
So my new calipers came in today. I've measured twice on a three site test, entered it into a calculator on bodybuilding.com and it said I'm at 10.5% body fat, and that I'm too leanfor a woman. I didn't know women are supposed to be greater than 13% BF for a need of essential fats. I need some insight on this. I want to…
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Need Fitness Minded Friends
Hey guys, My name is Tighler. I'm 30, and trying to gain about 15lbs via strength training. Looking for fitness minded friends for inspiration and encouragement. Feel free to add me. I started on my fitness pal about a month ago, and I've noticed that the support on here is wonderful. (Way better than the support, or lack…
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Need Fitness Friends
Hey guys and gals. I'm looking for fitness minded friends. Add me!!!
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Heavy weight lower reps VS. Lower weight higher reps
So, it's been about 15 years since I was in strength training in highschool. I remember our coach telling us the difference between these two, and that you should alternate between heavy weight low reps and low weight and high reps but I can't remember why, or how often I should alternate. I think heavy weight with low…
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Lifting after a hamstring injury
Hey everyone, My name is Tighler and I'm 30 years old. I'm 4'11" and have always had problems gaining. I used to lift in highschool, but never did it after graduation. Recently stress caused me to lose like 7lbs in 7 days! :o I was shocked, and knew that I needed to do something. I started keeping a food diary with a goal…
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Weight Gain / tips for bulking up
Hey everyone, My name is Tighler. I'm 4'11,and weigh 94lbs. About two weeks ago I noticed my jeans not fitting as tight. So, I stepped on the scale. Low and behold, I had lost 7 pounds in 5 days!!! Down to 87lbs!!! Not good!! After that I decided it was time for some lifestyle changes. First, I joined Planet Fitness and…
