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Squat depth
Squats. I'm trying to squat deep but I'm not sure if I'm going deep enough. Are my legs REQUIRED to be parallel with the floor? I'm not quite there yet. Should I keep increasing the weight even though my legs aren't parallel with the floor or should I stay at a certain weight until I achieve that?
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A little confession
I'm admitting my love for my protein bars and wondering how detrimental they are to my diet. As long as I hit my protein goal and calorie goal for the day, is it a huge deal that I am eating TWO protein bars a day? These obviously help my protein intake but they are also my "sweet treat" at night. I know that I need to…
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Advice on setting my goals
I am curious as to what SL goals would be challenging for me, yet achievable at the same time. My husband told me that we can set some sort of goal together for myself, then when/if I reach that goal, he has agreed to get me the tattoo that I've been ACHING to get for a very long time. I really want to choose a goal that…
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Completely confused
About my caloric needs. I have always been a cardio junky and *tried* to eat 1200 calories plus exercise calories. I just began SL a week ago and have been trying to do research on how much I should be eating. Why am I so lost?!? I am currently 5 foot 7, 143 lbs., and would love to lose 10 lbs. while gaining lean muscle. I…
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Fellow female stronglifts 5x5 lifters!
I just started stronglifts 5x5 yesterday and would LOVE some pictures of results from my fellow women lifters! I need motivation! Along with the before and after pictures, I am curious about height, weight, age and length of time between the before and after photo. Thank ya'll!!! :)
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New female lifter
Hello! I'd like to begin a lifting routine, but I am overwhelmed when I see all of the different programs to choose from. I would love to lose about 10 lbs. and really tone up for the most part. I tried Stronglifts at the beginning of the year, but didn't get serious with it and didn't feel like I had good form. There are…
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discouraged
I am finishing up week 9 of stronglifts and while I've enjoyed the program, I find myself often becoming frustrated and discouraged with my progress. My weight and inches have pretty much not done much as far as I can tell. I'm curious about other results from women who are doing this program. Did you gain weight? Not lose…
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TDEE question
I'm curious as to what everyone considers Little to no exercise, Light exercise, Moderate exercise, Heavy exercise, and Very heavy exercise when calculating your TDEE. Personally, I have been taking long walks a couple of times a day, burning anywhere from 200-600 calories daily (just from walking)according to my HRM.…
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Ketostix
Yesterday morning I used ketostix and tested positive for the first time. This morning I also tested positive. I just tested again and it says I'm not in ketosis now. I haven't changed anything I've eaten so I'm confused. I'm staying under 25 grams of carbs a day. Also, I haven't had keto-breath at all and I haven't…
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Noticeable results
I am sure this has been asked plenty of times already, but I haven't tried to search very hard on this forum so I'll just ask again. When did ya'll begin to see results from stronglifts? I am only 1 week in and definitely don't expect to see anything right now, but I am anxious! I know it takes time, don't get me wrong,…
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Calories on non-lifting days
I am 2 weeks into the stronglifts program and loving it! I am doing great with increasing my weights but I feel like it is a constant struggle for me with food. I'm certainly hoping this food-relationship improves. Since I've began this program, I have been getting advice from someone who is much more experienced than me…
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Advice please!!
I have been a cardio junky for awhile now and practically starving myself in the meantime. Realizing that no progress has come from any of that I am ready for something different. I keep being told that since I don't have much to lose, I need to lift heavy. I am ready to begin. My plan is to begin Stronglifts 5x5 today…
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Preparing to begin SL 5x5 and I'm nervous!!
Hello ladies! I am new to this board and interested in beginning my stronglifts journey! :) I'm one of "those girls" who has been starving myself & running/walking/ doing ANY cardio for a while with no success. I am skinny-fat and I'm finally realizing that I need to TONE-UP instead of focusing on losing weight on the…
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Undoing my hard work?
I have been doing good with eating low carb (I think) for the past month and a half, but every so often I knock myself out of ketosis by giving in to carb cravings. I always get back onboard with the low-carb eating the next day. My questions is, am I helping myself at all as far as being in keto but not staying in it long…
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Meal help
First of all, I realize that I post in the forums a lot and I don't want to get annoying. I'm just new to this and always seem to find questions to ask. Please don't let me get on yall's nerves. :) Anyways, I have some binge-eating issues that I'm dealing with. I've been keto for a little over 4 weeks (with a couple of…
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Carb-refeed results
I am still trying to figure out the best route for me for weight loss and have been reading a lot about carb nights and carb-refeeds. I would love to hear some stories from people who have tried these out. I like the idea but it scares me at the same time. Please educate me!!! :)
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Getting frustrated
I'm on the 4th weeks of keto (with a couple of downfalls along the way where I kicked myself out of keto for a couple of days). I'm not seeing the results I expected. I didn't take measurements (which I regret), and I haven't weighed myself in about a week because I fear disappointment. I think peanut butter may be the…
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Weightlifting help on keto
Good morning! I'm 3 weeks into keto and interested in lifting. I've always stuck to cardio for exercise, so this is something that I have never done before. I have NO idea where to start and what to do. My husband lifts from our home so we have a weight bench/bar and a few hand-weights here. Can someone help me understand…
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Flax seed trouble
I have been in ketosis for about 3 weeks now and have had trouble using the restroom :blushing: . I think it has currently been about 4 or 5 days since I've gone. Last night, I decided to start including some ground flax seed in my diet with hopes that it will help with that issue. I had 2 tablespoons last night with…
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beggs addiction..
Bacon and Eggs. Every. Single. Day. Does anyone else do this? I am just in love with it. I don't think I'll ever become sick of it..
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Trying to be patient
I have read numerous posts about it being normal to not lose weight in the first couple of weeks after the water weight is lost, but I am becoming SO IMPATIENT!! The scale won't budge! Before ketosis, I was already doing paleo/lower carb for 2 or 3 weeks, so I lost about 3 1/2 lbs. of my water weight then. I'm on the 12th…
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Keto-adaptation
I've been reading a lot today about ketosis and I've seen where a lot of people said that the actual fat loss doesn't start until a couple weeks into ketosis. I understand that these pounds that I've lost in this first week are probably all water weight, but can I count on the real results starting in a couple of weeks? Is…
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Keto help
I am beginning the attempt to get into keto today and I'm wondering what kinds of foods are your "staple" foods. I am having bulletproof coffee this morning, then plan on having bacon and eggs for lunch later. I will also be getting groceries later today and would love any advice as to what to add to my grocery list. Thank…
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Body calipers
Hello! I'm wondering where and what kind of body calipers to get. Are there any that are better than others? Is this the best way to measure body fat? Thanks!
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Refrigerated goodness
This may sound odd and I'm hoping it makes sense but I'm wondering if anybody has any kind of easy cold paleo recipe. For example, I make paleo coleslaw that I like to keep in the refrigerator throughout the week to snack on if I need to or to use for a sidedish. The coleslaw is starting to get old though. I need to switch…
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Sleep
Ya'll, I am so excited about how I am feeling already! Today is my 6th day on paleo and while I have had pretty bad headaches (I was pretty addicted to sugar), I have been sleeping SO MUCH better these past couple of days. Before, I was waking up at 3 and 4 in the morning and wasn't able to go back to sleep. Yesterday I…
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Help!
I want SO BAD to stick to a low-carb way of eating. I do pretty well for a couple of days, then I slip up. I just inhaled A LOT of pasta salad that I made. I NEED HELP!!!! I don't have much variety as far as food goes right now. I am basically eating salad most of the time. I need some snacks and other ideas. I'm not…
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New and in need of advice
Hello. I am coming from a very unhealthy calorie-obsessed outlook, and new to this low-carb world. My question is how exactly do I count my carbs for the day? I have read that Net carbs are the total carbs-fiber. Do I do this for all foods? I am trying to lose weight and restrict my carb intake, but I'm unsure of how many…
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Paleo issues
I need some advice, some support, some HOPE. I was doing so well the first couple of weeks of my Paleo eating. I lost about 5 lbs. Now, I can't stop binging. It's embarrassing. What is my deal? I CANNOT get back on track!? I already have issues with binging, but was doing so well with paleo for that short little bit. Why…
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This skinny fat girl is starting Paleo..
Today! I officially start the Paleo lifestyle today! I have realized that this type of diet (High protein and fat, lower carb) is what my skinny fat body needs! My mother in law has EASILY lost 27 lbs. and has never been healthier! I am excited to lose this skinny-fatness!!!!! Anyone else on the Paleo bandwagon??
