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You Know You're Into Lifting Weights When...
... You find yourself ordering 2kg worth of peanut butter. Which you'll through in a couple of months.
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Fed Up
Hey All, Just need to vent/rant. I've been doing 5x5 on and off for about three months now - and it's been more off than on recently. I'm seriously lacking motivation. I think I'm caught in a bit of a catch-22 - because I lack motivation, I'm not rigidly sticking to the program (switched to Smith machine, take weeks off,…
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Burnt out. Wiped out. Knackered. Help?
Hello! Long time cardio bunny here. Been regularly gyming/running it for about 8 years now, never really carried excess weight, but over the past 4 months I decided to get "serious", got onto MFP, worked out more regularly (4 times a week minimum generally), and started the 5 x 5 workout six weeks ago. Started trying to up…
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Are You Hungrier on Lift or Non-Lift Days...?
For me: Non-lift. It hits me like a ton of bricks the minute I wake up, like some kind of dragon recently awoken from its slumber.
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Favourite/Least Favourite 5 x 5 Lift?
Mine: Best - Squats. Love them! Helps that I have strong legs, so they're probably the "easiest" move for me, but I also love how it so obviously works my whole body. Least - Row. I'm really struggling with form on this one, it's so tempting to curl in my wrists as I push out. Also: Trying to avoid boobs. Argghhh!
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Starting 5 x 5 with free weights - Help
Hello! Long time runner here, making the break into weights with the 5 x 5 program. I'm raring to go! I've watched the A and B YouTube workouts religiously. However, I've never used bars/big weights before. I have a session booked with a personal trainer on Friday, who I hope will show me the correct form and how to use…
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Two Jillian Michaels DVD... Only One Purchase!
Hey All! I've been looking online at Jillian Michaels multi-DVD packs, after hearing so many good things about her. I'm debating which one I should buy. Do I pick....? Option 1 with: - 30 Day Shred - No More Trouble Zones - Banish Fat - Six Week Six Pack OR Option 2 with: - Ripped in 30 - Killer Buns & Thighs - Extreme…
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Carb/Pro/Fat Ratio for Woman Losing Body Fat?
Hello! Long time 3 - 4 times a week cardio bunny here. Always enjoyed running, but never paid too much attention to weights or the fine print of my diet. As such, although I'm a healthy weight with pretty good stamina, I've never been strong or toned (apart from my legs. My arms are useless.) Finally looking to build some…
