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I'm so awkward at the gym... rest periods.
So I've recently started Stronglifts 5x5 (yay!) So I'm still at the bar and tiny weights, and for squats it's not hard for me... So during my "rest" period I feel like such a tool. I'm just standing doing nothing, in the squat rack... I look at my timer, it's been... 30 seconds. I feel like someone there must be thinking,…
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Help or Patience, which do I need?
Hello! Sorry for the long post, I just want to make sure everyone has the info they need to help. I've been on MFP since Jan 2. I originally started with Carb Nite Solution (less than 30 net carbs daily, 1 carb up evening per week.) I started at 203 pounds, 5'3", 40% BF, and experienced a few losses initially. Jan 21 - 197…
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Weight Loss -- Month 2 Trend?
Hey All, I'm frustrated because for 2 1/2 weeks now I've basically net gained 2 pounds. I was searching the message boards I can't be the only one who has ever experienced a stall right? (After the search I confirmed, that's so true.) I started on Jan 2, at 203 lbs, currently weigh 194 pounds, My lowest was 192 on Feb 2.…
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How long?
Hello, I've been doing some weight lifting, but would like to give this program a try, so I can be a little more goal oriented. I am curious though, about how long does this take? Just 3 exercises, but it sounds like a lot of sets, (as many warm up sets as work sets?) a minute of rest between each? Any general estimations…
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Pattern... not plateau, is this normal?
So, whenever I start the process of losing weight, I lose about 10-13 pounds in the first monthish, and then seem to stall out, gain back a little (even though food/exercise still on target) and rest at about an 8 pound total loss. After a week of that I usually give up. However, I've last through a second week, and now…
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Ladies who Lift to Lose, question for ya.
Question #1 What was your routine when you started? Question #2 Does this look safe/reasonable for my goal of fat loss and weight loss... (assuming my technique is correct and the weight I'm lifting is safe yet, challenging)? Monday - C25K 30 min, walk 30 min (4 miles) Tuesday - Lunges, Deadlifts, Weighted Squats, Military…
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Just introducing myself. :)
Hello! I've been a lurker for a long time, but want to be a bit more involved with the community, before I started commenting and asking questions I'd thought I'd say "Hey!" I'm 30, engaged, getting married in 5 months. I've been overweight my whole life, but as I age I've crossed to obese. I feel like age and hormones…
