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Any small-framed women looking to build MUSCLE?
I am looking for like-minded women, preferably over 35, who are fit but looking to put on more muscle...I have been on the NROLFW thread but I'm not currently doing a particular "program"... Just looking for some friends and "tips" from those who are in the trenches, or who have "been there, done that". Some things about…
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Why in the world would a guy wear jeans at the gym???
There is a guy at my gym who is in wicked shape. He's about 45, bald with a goatee. The kind of guy who could be a bouncer at a bar. He wears JEANS (fairly tight!) and a tank top when he works out, and I can't figure it out at all. I can somewhat understand it if he were just doing weights, but he will even get on the…
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Anyone using the Big Book of Exercises for Women?
Currently doing the "Spartacus" workout. I've had this book for years but just now realizing the great programs! Anyone else using it and any tips?
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Has anyone seen "The Croods" movie?
I love how the female protagonist in this film is a STRONG young woman. At one point, her "love interest" turns to her and exclaims, "You're heavy!" to which she replies, "Thank you!" Loved it and thought of you all! :) Keep on lifting!:laugh: P.S. There is a scene where EPE (sp?) swings around and my 7 year old daughter…
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For those just starting the program...
...take photos! From all angles! You may feel silly doing it, but you'll appreciate it later! I didn't, and I really wish I had some "before" shots of when I was squishier and had pretty much no muscle. Sometimes when I get discouraged over the "mummy tummy", I wish I had photos to remind myself how far I've come! I'm…
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Anyone experience shoulder blade pain that radiates?
I just started stage 4 last week and it went great. However, a couple of days after workout B I developed a burning pain that seems to begin in my back around my left shoulder blade and radiate downwards and upwards. It also feels painful in my left glute and down my left leg... It's so weird because there was never any…
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Ladies 35+ in stage 1 of NROLFW? Please join me!
Hi, I started stage 1 a couple of weeks ago and love it so far. I'd done "weights" in the past but not really "heavy" lifting. I've also been doing the EM2WL philosophy and upping calories daily to 1700/rest day, 2000 on workout days. I'm not really looking to "lose weight" per se, more to add some muscle and re-shape my…
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What's on your playlist to keep you motivated?
I just recently put on some goodies: Let's Go Crazy - Prince Eye of the Tiger - Survivor Because We Can - from Moulin Rouge Tango de Roxanne - from Moulin Rouge Lady Marmlade - Moulin Rouge Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 And I always end my workouts with…
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Do you find you underestimate your calorie intake?
Just curious...I have my MFP set at 1700/day goal and I usually "eat back" my exercise calories on those days...I usually try to save a couple of hundred calories because I just know I'm forgetting about little bites here and there I take throughout the day and "forget" to record.... ...anyone else do that?
