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MACRO coaching??
Has anyone ever hired a coach for macro meal planning? I feel like I've gone as far as I can on my own and need someone who is more knowledgable than I am and can help me set goals and stay on track. There are so many people who advertise online, many of whom have no nutrition experience, that I'd really like someone who's…
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Hard fat
Okay so it's only been a month of three times a week SL 5x5 but I feel bigger than ever and it's a bummer. My calories are at my TDEE, 1484 with maybe a bit more olive oil sometimes than I should but my diet is very clean (and delish) with no cheats or anything. I just feel like I've got muscley-fat instead of lean…
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Hard fat! When is it replaced with lean muscle??
I posted this first in the stronglifts 5x5 group but I read everything in this group too so I'm posting here as well. Okay so it's only been a month of three times a week SL 5x5 but I feel bigger than ever and it's a bummer. My calories are at my TDEE, 1484 with maybe a bit more olive oil sometimes than I should but my…
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Exercises for a long lean neck? What not to do?
I love weight lifting (strong lifts 5x5 and some accessory stuff as well) but since I am small and naturally have a very tight neck I realised I don't want to challenge that area at all -- the last thing I need is a shorter neck! Aside from not doing any trap work, what else does anyone recommend? I guess i could go back…
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What Exactly IS heavy lifting?
I started the 5x5 strong lifts program four weeks ago and i think it's great. I'm surprised by how quickly I've been able to up my weights -- barbell chest press 70 lbs. deadlift 60 lbs. barbell row (overhand grip) 50 lbs. OHP barbell 40 lbs. Squat - have only done ONE set at 45lbs. All the rest are BW sets because I'm…
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First Day of StrongLifts -- BIG FAIL
I can't be the only one whose first day of 5x5 was a bust. Please feel free to reassure, post progress pics, relay your own newbie blues or just gimme some encouragement. I'm super bummed... Woke up 9am. Dog. Breakfast: oatmeal with walnuts and blueberries. Check Rippetoe videos to make sure I understand form. End up…
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Too much too soon
So in my excitement for 5x5 stronglifts I overdid it and am now paying the price. I thought I was okay doing some practice squats on thursday with the smith machine (the only thing available at the time) and since it was the first time I'd done squats without my knees hurting I kind of went overboard and did three sets of…
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Greetings Everyone! Looking for stronglift friends!
Hi everyone, I just re-joined MFP and restarted a workout and diet plan. I realise that I've been sending friend requests to many of you but for some reason (maybe because I use the back button??) none of my notes have been sent to anyone. So here is a general friend request to all the strong women in this group. I am…
