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TDEE - 20%
So this website: http://thefitgirls.com/tdee-calculator.aspx says my tdee is 2970 ans my bmr is 1916. This seems really high, but my weight loss has been stalled for months and I am desperate for a solution. I eat 1500-1800 cals/day and I exercise 5 days a week alternate running and heavy lifting days and on weekends spend…
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Surprised myself!
I usually use the Smith machine to do squats. My husband was with me at the gym so I asked him to spot me as I tried to use the squat rack for the first time. I did 135lbs no problem. Woot! My legs aren't sore today and I think I could have done more weight - the last few reps were hard but not a struggle. Progress! I…
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Weird muscle issue...
My son was in the hospital so I missed my workout for 2 weeks. I went back at it on Monday and just picked up where I left off. Now, two days later, I can still barely walk. Normal? My quads are on fire and going from sitting to standing is very painful. I ran yesterday thinking it may help work out the soreness but, alas…
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Success!
I haven't been taking measurements and I only use the scale, but I have gone down a pants size and lost three pounds in three weeks of lifting. Woot!
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Illness Recovery?
I just had the worst flu I've ever encountered. I haven't eaten right (without throwing it up) in two days. All food looks/smells disgusting even though I'm feeling better. I want to be back at the gym tomorrow morning. The only thing appetizing to me is fruit. If I only eat fruit today will I be able to lift and then run…
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New Rules of WEight Lifting for Women
Just finished week 1 (started on Saturday) and everything hurts! Should I lift on Friday so I can get on track for my usual routine M-F? Or just wait until next Monday to get started? Also, I feel like I'm really working now where as before (cardio all the time) I wasn't feeling challenged or sore afterwards.
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Stupid question of the day...
So I was thinking about the female lifting thread earlier and I was wondering- is there an instructional website that shows you how to use the gym equipment? I would like to learn how to lift but have no frame of reference for how to do so. I have no idea what the 'Smith machine' is. How do you determine starting weight?…
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61 Pounds down
I started mfp a year ago and I am down 61 pounds. I still have a lot to lose, but I feel great! BEFORE: AFTER: View my profile picture taken a few minutes ago at work.
