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5’3 ladies, what weight did you see abs at?
I know it all depends on your body, but just curious how many of you started to see defined abs and at what weight? 6 years ago when I was 24, I had abs around 118-120. With going back to school and working I let my weight increase to 138-140 but I’ve managed over the year to steadily get it back down. My family is doing a…
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Anyone's body ache from not working out?
I have this really weird thing with my body that happens when I stop working out for almost a week. I notice that whenever I go for a period of time without lifting weights or working out my body tends to really ache. My legs, my arms, back... Is there any scientific article about this? I would like to learn more. It's…
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Are breast implants necessary for fitness competitions?
All the women I know that compete have gotten breast implants. Like 5 people I know in person, and like every fitness model you see has them. It really makes me angry that it seems like the fitness industry requires you to have some boobs done to make it to the top. Now, if it makes you happy for yourself I don't care go…
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Help! Which gym membership should I choose?
I need a change of environment so I'm joining LA fitness. I'll be spending much more than my local neighborhood gym but it seems worth it as of right now: classes, spacious, more squat racks, across work access to other LA gyms, etc. Anyways I could join my sister's plan and pay $29 initiation fee and $30/month. Other…
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How often should I lift if I start kickboxing?
So I gained like 8 lbs from this horrible winter, I got lazy and made excuses and slacked a bit but it was brutally cold lol. I am back in the gym but to be honest a bit bored of weights but still do it after two years of consistency. I'm really interested in trying a new kickboxing place near work. I want to lose a few…
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Why do my coworkers make fun of me for eating "healthy"?
I started a job about 4 months ago surrounded by numerous restaurants and fast food chains. I can walk next door or go for a minute drive. Since I started this job, I noticed my coworkers impulsive behaviors. They go on constant food runs and routinely have a happy hour milk shake pick me up for 1/2 off at steak and shake…
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Snowboarding after leg day??
Of all the days I've been wanting to go snowboard, the group decides to go tonight! I had leg day yesterday and I'm sooo sore it hurts to sit down and my butt aches lol. It hurts worse because I slacked and took a couple weeks off and started back up again. But I'm afraid if I don't go I may have to wait forever again. I…
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Should I workout with a cold? HELP ASAP
Woke up with scratchy throat, sneezing, and fatigue. I feel sleepy like I wanna just go home and wrap myself in a blanket, the cold weather isn't helping either!! I want to go to the gym but I feel like I probably won't do as well...I'm currently "building" muscle by eating more and lifting a heavier each time. Today is…
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Should I lift weights when I'm sick? ASAP question!
About to get off work soon and I can't decide if I want to workout or not. I woke up today with a scratchy throat, sneezing, and I feel fatigued. I feel sleepy... I can go to the gym but I don't know if I could give it my all. I like to go heavy on my weights esp when trying to build muscle. Would it be worthless? I'm…
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Is it okay to eat back calories you exercise off?
I've just recently read many forums that say you shouldn't do this. I've always ate back my calories and was able to lose weight when I wanted. So what's the deal?? Kinda random but I just wanna vent that I just recently increased calories above maintenance after leaning out now I feel bloated and fat lol I hope it goes…
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Ladies, what's the most you've squated?
Also, how many reps? How about pull ups (not chin ups)? I'm just trying to compare what I can do to the average person to see if it's under, average, or above. Thanks! So far I can do 135lb barbell squat 2-3x and 3 pull ups.
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Making mistakes at my job and beating myself up over it
I've been at my job for 6 months and I'm in HR. My supervisor told me future new hires that lived outside of our state within 5 years will need a FBI background check and state background check. I always thought that the background check place did both. Sometimes I see them send me both reports and sometimes not. I guess I…
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No need to bulk?
I've been told constantly you have to eat above maintenance to grow muscles and to "cut" (eat less than maintenance) and maintain as much muscle you can while losing fat. The thing is, I find it hard to believe this is the only way. I ask some people that compete and some fitness people on Instagram and they have told me…
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Back pic???
First back pic I regret not taking any back pics because now I have nothing to compare to. I tried doing it with my phone, I will need a clearer pic from my bf. Anyways, is there any indication here on my pic that shows I workout my back at all lol? I know it's nothing impressive but I just wanted feedback. Constructive…
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Do you expect to count calories the rest of your life?
I don't really have issues knowing what I'm going to eat and even fitting in some "bad" stuff into my diet as long as I get a majority of healthy food in and not feel guilty if I know how many calories and macros I'm eating. I always weigh my food when I can and everyone looks at me weird. It's kind of a hassle too.
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Is this a two or four pack?
I never had abs before so this is the best so far I've gotten. I thought it was a four pack but people said the top two don't count near the ribs so I have a two pack lol. Also if I continue to cut body fat will more abs reveal? It looks like it won't.…
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How accurate is polar loop?
I was thinking of asking my bf for it for Christmas. I know I don't NEED it but I think it'd be pretty cool to have. I just want something to track calories when I'm working out (weight lifting), running, or moving throughout the day. Any advice/thoughts?
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I think I developed joint pain from lifting
I have been lifting consistently for 5 weeks with no issues. Then I think a week ago I started to gradually feel pain in my joints like my knee, my fingers, wrist, or elbow. One day it'd one or the other. I don't think my form is wrong. Right now my knee is hurting a lot today on my left just doing nothing. I did leg day…
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Any differences in my pic?
Last time I posted a lot of ppl didn't see a difference. I just took a pic and I think my waist got a bit more defined, lost a liiiiiiitle belly fat lower ab, and a little more definition on upper ab in the middle of my tummy..... Both flexed, same bathroom, same camera Before is nov 14 After is dec 5…
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How did I lose weight eating above maintenance??
I was stuck at 122 for a while..about 3 weeks, scale wouldn't budge. Funny thing is I ate a lot during thanksgiving and the day after. I went back to my cut and now I weigh 120! I haven't seen that number in a loooong time lol. What's the scientific explanation for this?
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Competitors, what's your diet like?
My sister's friend competes and she's won a few titles. She eats nothing but CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI every day all day for the next I think about 10 wks. She didn't even eat anything else on Thanksgiving. Do you really have to go to this extreme?? LOL I don't know if I could do it eating chicken and broccoli NOTHING else.
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Is there a difference in my belly??
I've been working out for 5 weeks now. Lifting 3x a week and just this week added HIIT cardio 1-2x a week. I have been waiting forever to see changes to my lower abs for it to tighten up so I've been on a calorie defecit. So here's my pic. It's a two week difference. I think my lower abs got slightly smaller but I'm not…
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Is it possible to lose 1/2-1 inch a week?
I measured myself at belly button and below belly button. First few weeks I was the same number. Then one day I just dropped half an inch, the next an inch, and this week was about a quarter. Is it just water weight messing with me? I measure after waking up not eating anything at the same time. Not losing a lot of weight…
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Is one month too soon to see results?
I'm getting frustrated and discouraged. I started being serious about my diet and workout a month ago. I want to drop a little body fat to get lower abs to show. I started at 124 and I'm now 122. I am 5'2, 24 years old, female, and I'm eating 1450 calories and try to hit 90-100g protein. I lift heavy 3 days a week and…
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Just started HIIT...and I suck really bad :(
I weight lift 3x a week and just added HIIT 1-2x a week on my off day. Just began today and I feel so out of shape and I feel like I really suck. I felt the burn and I couldn't keep up with the video...I had to kinda rest a bit longer or try to do jump rope or run in place when I couldn't so more burpees or squats. Was I…
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Do I need to lose more body fat?
I'm 5'2 1/2 and around 124. I'm relatively lean but my problem area is my lower abs and love handles. I've been cutting for a month while lifting heavy and increased protein hoping that if I shed some fat my lower stomach won't look like a small pooch. I lost 1.5 pounds so far Am I heading the right direction?? People keep…
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Can I achieve an athletic look by cutting calories?
Last year when I was 115lb I decided to eat above maintenance by 200 calories more. I was seeing gains and some fat also. I kept it up for three months and then fell off track. I was stuck with 10lbs.... So I'm still 125 and I have lost muscle and gained fat...I'm still the same weight. I just recently started working out…
