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Tell me your favorite lifting straps!
Have been using some straps my boyfriend has but never uses but really want some of my own. I specifically need them for RDLs if that is helpful info! Thank you in advance!
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Have you worked with a coach? Tell me your experience!
Curious what experiences people have had working with a coach? What has your financial investment been, what kind of support did you receive, what results did you get and also were you able to maintain the results on your own? Thank you for sharing!
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For all you lifters out there! Moved to tears!?!?
Confession: I am a highly sensitive person so this phenomenon may be unique to me or others like me so no judgment! ;) There are some moves that push me to my limit that move me to tears! It's not a bad feeling just more of an OMG I just pushed THAT hard and my body experiences the sensation of needing to cry. So far,…
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For the ladies - Embracing gray hair after years of dying--have you done it?!
Gray hair popped up when I was mid 20s and I never had any other than thought than "Let's get rid of that ASAP!" and so I began dying my dark brown hair! I am turning 45 this year and along with my continued focus on being my best and keeping fit and healthy and strong, I am truly considering STOPPING the hair dying every…
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Helping me to find my appreciation for myself?
My weight loss journey and struggle has been a life long event--hating on my body, suffocating in comparing myself to others, not appreciating what my body offers, and forcing myself to try to lose weight almost constantly. I got to a low weight of 127 pounds as a 5'3" 42 year old woman and felt the best I ever have.…
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*Body Fat photo eval* Styku says 30.7%!!!! Beyond bummed!!!!
30.7% body fat!! I am 5'3" weigh 135 and am fairly toned, other than some extra weight I carry in my legs and hips. I really did not at all think I was at 30 %!!! Is that accurate? Thoughts?? An inbody scan a year ago pegged me at 15% which I think was also inaccurate. Does it even matter?!!?
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I am bulking for the first time! Please share photos and inspiration and tips!
I am fascinated with the process of becoming lean but wanting to still look a bit different and knowing and accepting FINALLY that I need to bulk a bit to get the lean and toned look I want. I am have settled in, given myself a target of 140lbs max and am gaining slowly at about .5 lbs per week. I have hit some PRs in the…
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Different training phases? Neuro/Strength, Metabolic, Hypertrophy? Who can share their experience?
I am just starting to learn about different training phases. I have been lifting for about 2 years now and realize I have always been in the hypertrophy phase. I am just shifting to neuro/strength phase for the next 4 weeks, then back to hypertrophy for 4 weeks, then metabolic for 4-6 as I try to reverse diet/cut a bit and…
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It’s my mind that needs work just as much as my body!
It’s been a tough couple of days for me with life and my lack of grace towards myself on this wellness journey. I would love to hear how others have healed their minds along with their bodies. I’m so grateful for how strong and fit I am now and for my body and all it can do and yet I long for peace with myself and not this…
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Knowing when it's time to eat more!
I am a 43 year old female, been lifting for ~2 years 4-5 days per week and 1-2 days of cardio plus evening more casual walks 2-3 miles with dog...Been eating about 1700 calories and even 1600 calories. I think I need to eat more but I am SCARED! I have lost about 30 pounds over the past 2 years and am mostly happy but need…
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*Confession* I have come so far but I hold myself back with secret eating!
This is me. I am so proud. I have worked my a** off and most of the time, I feel incredible..but there is shame from the fact I eat in secret at times. I nail my macros and my lifting but I will find myself in the evening, as I prep my lunch for the next day and my boyfriend is showering, that I sneak food some times.…
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Emotional/Mental side of bulking and general bulking advice- 1st time bulker
Hi All, I have committed myself to a bulk after talking with an experienced lifter/body builder at my gym who encouraged me to do so. I feel like I have a good plan from using a TDEE calc and have a strong lifting plan as well and look forward to some gains in the gym. I am worried though about my perception of myself as I…
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Supplements for females? Anyone recommend creatine?
Wondering if any females have had positive experiences with creatine supplementation? I have read mixed info online and would love to hear your thoughts! Males--if you have females in your life that you know use this, feel free to jump in as well!
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Balancing weight training and cardio---Think I need to do more cardio for fat loss!
Am so pleased with my body overall but have a last bit of fat to make my muscles pop on my thighs and bum! Any one have thoughts on balancing cardio and weight training? I lift 5 days a week and walk the dog casually 1-3 miles per night and usually hike 1 day on the weekend but no consistent cardio. I feel like my…
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Emotional Support and Accountability
I have been lifting weights for 1 1/2 years and have made amazing progress! Progress photos attached here Would love to connect with someone ( some ones!) who are on a similar journey and can be emotional support and help with accountability! I am in Vermont EST and happy to provide the same support!
