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Coconut oil & high cholesterol
I recently introduced coconut oil into my diet with cooking and using fat bombs made with almond butter. I just had my cholesterol levels checked and they were elevated... very unusual since my other labs looked good. My doctor really thought it was related to something I was eating so I brought up coconut oil because it…
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lean body mass: what is average?
I searched the forums and Googled this topic with no luck. Does anyone know of a chart or website that addresses lean body mass averages compared to height? What is considered an average LBM to height ratio? My stats: 5'4'' 168lbs 29% body fat 119 lbs LBM (approx) It seems like I have a higher LBM for my height but I'm…
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Bodyweight
I know that heavy lifting is promoted more with this group, but I wanted to offer an alternative for those that don't have a gym membership or the equipment to lift at home. Body-weight exercises provide functional strength and endurance training with little to no equipment. They can be modified for all levels of ability…
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Anyone starting Chalean Extreme in July??
I am starting Chalean Extreme the first week of July and would love to find friends that are also just beginning! I have heard so many great things about the program. I just finished the first stage of New Rules of Lifting for Women and bought myself a pair of Powerblock dumbbells for my birthday gift to myself lol. Ready…
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Gained 6 pounds! WTF?
I just stepped on a scale after nearly 6 weeks and it is up by 6 pounds! I started New Rules of Liting for Women about 3 weeks ago. I lift 3 days a week and do 2-3 days cardio. Before that I did a metabolism reset and ate at maintenance for about 4-6 weeks and then slowly cut calories. I measure body fat with a handheld…
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no energy after weight training?
I just started NROLFW this week and after my first workout it was like my energy was completely sucked from me. This never happens after cardio; I'm usually energized. It was like I could go take a nap... really, that tired. My muscles have been sore but nothing unmanageable. Is this common? Maybe because I'm newly…
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Anyone just beginning??
I am beginning the program next week and I thought it would be fun to find a couple others that are also just starting and are committed and serious about it! It is always nice to have the company along the way. I lost close to 50lbs about 2 years ago and my body fat is at about 29% now. My goal is to lose about 10%!
