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Hypothyroid and maintance
I finally hit my goal after a year and a half of working my butt off. I can't believe I am struggling with maintenance but I am. I raised my calories to maintenance (2000) and I started gaining. Yes, I know some of it can be my glycogen stores replenishing but to keep from gaining I can't seem to go over 1800 cal on…
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Abs frustration
So for the last month I have been having this issue (probably mental). I do not feel my abs (especially lower) engaging as I work them and I do not feel sore the next day either. I'm being very careful in regard to form as I do not want to hurt my back. I have been working them like crazy with my trainer and he keeps…
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insecure spouse
My husband and I started the adventure together and we were both doing very well while we worked together. We would go to the gym together at 5am every morning. Recently my husband fell down the stairs resulting in a few injuries (no broken bones). Because of these injuries he has not been able to workout as he had been…
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What do you eat before a morning workout?
I workout at 5 am every morning and usually don't have more than a cup of coffee. I was wondering if it is better to eat before or after a workout? or should I just drink a protein shake on my way to the gym? I alternate between weight training and cardio on some days and just cardio on other days. I am trying to build…
