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Don't Give Up - pic included
Don't ever ever ever give up! Down like 129lbs or something from my highest weight. Its never going to be easy, but it will be the best thing you will ever do. Take control. How much do you want it?
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1200 days logging in - progress pics incl!
Title says it all really! Consistency is key!! 1200 days ago vs today Down 126lbs in total since the beginning (long long time ago!)
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1000 days logging in (pics included)
Hit my steak at 1000 days this week! Here's a progress pic of that time - 1000 days ago vs yesterday morning. 1000 days ago I'd already lost a significant amount of weight. In total I've lost over 110lbs. I eat at a slight deficit. I lift heavy weights 3-4 times a week. I run on alternate days. I follow IIFYM. Happy to…
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Its Christmas week, yo!
Hey all, we're on the countdown to Christmas! Tell me a little about yourselves! I'm Psych aka Hope, I'm 34 and live in New Zealand with my 4yr old. I've lost 112lbs and heavy lifting is my jam! I struggle with drinking my calories around this time of year and the fact that my family basically fill the entire house with…
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One year of stronglifts
Hi all! Yep, one whole year on SLs!! What can I say, I love the simplicity, I love the progression and I love the effects! I've spent the last year swinging between lifting in a deficit and lifting at maintenance. I've hit 245lbs for deadlift which is my most impressive number!! These days I add in supersets at the end but…
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Daily check in thread - all welcome!
So folks, I thought that it was about time we had a daily check in thread for all those who are here everyday! Catch us up on what you've been doing, how you're going, a new product you've tried, your latest NSV, your upcoming fitness goals and more!!! Lets get some more kiwi chatting going on ay?!
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Simplify your deadlift
Hi badass ladies This came up this morning on Bret's facebook page and I found it really good for a simple setup and explanation of Deads http://bretcontreras.com/simplify-your-deadlift/ Man I love deads
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So kiwis what are your goals?!
I'm thinking we need some more kiwi interaction in here :flowerforyou: So, tell me what your goals are for April? What are you going to do today to get yourself closer to them? For me, I'm going to take a rest week then jump into Stage 5 of NROLFW. I'm going to try and drink more water today than yesterday and go for a…
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Awesome pics
Stole these from another board - but totally what I needed this morning when I said a big F U to the scale lol http://www.fitocracy.com/knowledge/why-weight-loss-is-not-the-king-of-achievements/ http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/02/4e/dc/024edcad66a852f857e25036d970e4f6.jpg
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NROLFW Completed! with pics
This week I completed New Rules of Lifting for Women. I'm super proud of myself and decided to share some pics - please be kind, I've never really shared any before!! :flowerforyou: A little background on me...I used to weigh 287lbs, lost around 120lbs in my early 20s, got married, got fat, lost weight again, started…
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Finished!! But sad....
Hi all, I finished the program this week - wrote a wee post in the success forum: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1304029-nrolfw-completed-with-pics Feeling a little bittersweet. I'm glad to have finished but I feel a little sad about it!! Thinking about moving onto SL 5x5 now but will miss NROLFW for sure!!
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L-Carnitine
Hey everyone So my latest delivery of protein powder came with two free samples of things ive never tried before. L-Carnitine and The Curse. What is L-Carnitine? I've googled this but I'm unsure whether I want to put stuff into my body that I know so little about! Does anyone use this? Also, has anyone used The Curse for a…
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Finally Normal!
Ok, first NSV I have posted on here, but I'm pretty darn pleased with it! Today my BMI is officially 24.9 - I'm finally NORMAL ...well, as normal as I'll ever be lol Now, I know BMI is a stupid chart blah blah, but it was one of my first goals when I started this 'journey'. So my BMI has gone from 43.2 to 24.9 Morbidly…
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New, but not
Hi all, Well, I've been using MFP for a while now and I haven't really made use of these message boards, but I've been reading them more and more and have decided to jump on in! I *LOVE* the MFP app on my iPhone and I've learnt a lot of great stuff just lurking around the boards! I am 29 and living in NZ. I was a morbidly…
