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Up 7lbs - So annoyed
I’m so discouraged. Please tell me these 7lbs are a combination of water weight & muscle. My clothes fit fine, my measurements haven’t changed. I know I’ve developed lean muscle over the past year because I can see it, but the scale weight messes with my mind so much. Grr. And I feel like my belly will never get as lean as…
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Lumbar Sprain
I sprained my lumbar last September and with PT was able to return to my Pure Barre Classes. I returned to classes with the mindset of not pushing too hard and modifying as needed. Even so more often than not my lumbar hurts the day following a class. I LOVE Pure Barre and it’s the only workout I’ve ever stuck to…
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Who Weighs Their Food?
One thing I haven’t gotten on board with is weighing my food. I log everyday and often try to stay under calorie goal because I’m assuming my tracking is more than it calculates since I’m not weighing the food. I’m nervous about weighing food because it seems a little obsessive. And tbh it sounds like a PIA. I haven’t seen…
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Muscle Repair & Water Weght
I know that when a beginner starts strength training that there can be some water retention after a workout. Is this something that continues as your body gets used to working out? Or should I anticipate water weight every time my muscles repair from strength training?
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Progress Photos
First let’s just say I have a touch of dysmorphia. I’ve never been thrilled with the way I look no matter how fit I’ve been. But recently I’ve been very pleased with way I look dressed. I’m currently trying to keep track of my progress through bikini photos. I’m 5’ 5.5”, 144lbs, 22.24 BF%. I’ve lost 17 lbs since May 16 and…
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Favorite Food Scale?
Looking for recommendations on an accurate and affordable food scale. TIA
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Body Fat Percentage Goal
Hi All, I’m curious as to how people go about selecting a BF% goal. I’ve lost 17/18 pounds since May by calorie deficit, barre classes 3-4 x a week, and the occasional hour long hike. My stats: Age 47 SW 161 CW 143 Height 5’6” Navy Method Body Fat% 23.61 Any idea what I should be striving for? I’m thinking 21%, but I see…
