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How many calories to eat when lifting?
Hi! So I am a petite female (5'2) and I have been successfully losing weight for the past two months or so by typically eating between 1000-1200 calories per day and netting much less on days when I do cardio (playing squash, but not every day). I try really hard to eat 1200 every day, but I have a relatively small…
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For all the girls that are scared to up their calories...
So I am still a good 9 pounds away from my goal weight, but I just wanted to share my results so far after having upped my caloric intake from literally negligible amounts (under 1200 everyday) to ~1500 calories consistently about 4 weeks ago. I also cut out processed carbohydrates about 3 weeks ago. Although I haven't…
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Do I want a Fitbit?
I have been obsessing over a Fitbit for weeks now, but I'm still sooo undecided. I am a pretty active person (workout 6x a week, ride my bike 3x per week, and take jaunts to the park all the time) so I don't really think I need a Fitbit in order to motivate me, but it seems so cool! Be honest... Is it a waste of money…
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The Final 10 Pounds
Hello all. I'm looking to connect with others that are working to lose the final 10 pounds before they reach their goal weight. I've heard that this weight is the hardest to lose, but I'm ready to meet and crush that challenge in order to improve my body as much as possible during June. :) I just finished my second to last…
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Miss Mary Jane
As I sit here and enjoy a nice bowl of green, I'm inspired to seek out other fitness obsessed pals that like to indulge in some herbal remedies. Personally I find the green compliments my diet perfectly: I don't feel left out when all my friends are drinking (drinking is a no-no for me, I'd rather eat my calories and pot…
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Eliminating Processed Foods
So I recently bought and began reading Primal Body, Primal Mind and I am really enjoying it. While I am not completely on board with the Paleo or Primal diets for several reasons, I've really taken the suggestion to eliminate processed foods (especially processed carbohydrates) to heart. This is only my second day really…
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I need more diaries to look at!
Hi everybody. I'm a 22-year-old female, starting weight 130, currently 116, aiming for a toned 18% body fat 105 lbs. :) I try my best to eat clean, but definitely indulge in processed foods like peanut butter, breads, etc. I would say I have a very typical healthy diet. My diary is public so you can get a feel if it…
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NROLFW and # of Sets Question
So I began the New Rules of Lifting for Women program this week and I had a question about the number of sets. For week 1, the book recommends 2 sets of 15 reps for each exercise. I have been doing more than 2 sets of each exercise because I want to push myself and know that I am capable of more than 2, but I was wondering…
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Eating More
So I've recently (read: three days ago) upped my intake from 1200 to 1550 and I am really struggling to eat during the day. I have little to no appetite during the day until about 3 or 4 (for reference, I wake up around 9 or 10). I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I haven't been able to force…
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What do you do on your lifting rest days?
I am looking to cut my body fat percentage and was curious what others mixed into their exercise routines in addition to weight lifting. So exercises, how long, how often, etc. Thank you.
