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Avette's Bulking Log
Week One: 10/1/2013 to 10/8/2013 Starting Weight: 129.6 Ending Weight; 128.8 (-.8) (up from a low of 128.2) Intake: Average 2121c/day Workouts: 3 full body weight workouts, two yoga workouts Notes: Started creatine this week. Weight is up and down daily, so pretty hard to get an idea of my true weight. I plan to weight…
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To Cardio or Not To Cardio
What are you guys doing? I picked up a couple a 10 Minute Solution HIIT DVD and thought about doing it a couple of times a week to keep up my cardio condition (or build up, rather). I know LISS is out *yay*, but I feel like I should be doing some type of cardio.
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UD 2.0 and Powerlifting Training
Sarah and Sidesteel, Update to my intake progress: I suck at it, lol. When trying to really train heavy, the 1800 calorie days just didn't give me enough steam. I have been trying to calorie (+ carb) cycle 1500/2000 while weight training four times a week and keeping up with my cardio. I have been reading Lyle McDonald's…
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One Year MFP and Weights, 0lbs Lost (pic)
I have been lifting heavy for a year now, starting last May (22). I didn’t join up MFP until June 8th, when I decided to use it to track my calories and macros. I thought I would “celebrate” my one year anniversary to lifting and MFP by adding an update to the Success Story Forum – even though I am still a work in…
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Doing Everything Right and No Results
Hey Sara and SideSteel! I am stuck, stumped, and pretty pessimistic right now. Can you guys take a look? I have a feeling I know what you are going to say, but I am putting this out there anyways. Thanks in advance! Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc) 5’6.5”, 130lbs, 27 y/o, 18-9ish% BF…
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Ladies, don't be afraid of lifting heavy (pic)!
I know that the horse has been kicked again and again. There are so many incredibly amazing transformations of ladies who lift heavy, but I still see a lot of women making comments in the forum, "oh, I don't want to get bulky. I just want to tone." I have shared some of my progress with my fellow lifters on my friend's…
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Lifitng Program Critique
Hey knowledgable MFPers! I am trying to come up with a routine that will work best for me and my needs right now. I have been running SL5x5 since the end of October and am getting to a point where I feel like I am alway injured or burned out. Anyways, I like lifting and don't want to give that up so I am trying to develop…
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Lean Bulking?
Have any of you tried it? It seems much easier mentally and physically than an extended bulk cycle. Since I feel like I need to eat more to truely progress on SL...and Thanksgiving is coming up, I figured I would give it a go. I plan to eat 300 over TDEE, which will put me at 2150 - for two weeks. Then cut to 300 under…
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Squat Form Check
Hey everyone...since I think I am screwing up with my squats real bad, I thought I would put this out there for the world to critique. This is a PR, 120lbx5 (.96BW). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdra-KgNNfM
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Lifting Belt
I put this on my newsfeed to see if anyone on my FL could answer, but no one got back to me: Attn: Powerlifters - At what point should I consider using a belt during my lifts? I have been training without one, but they are allowed under USAPL rules. When is it recommended? What % of 1RM do you use the belt with? Am I ready…
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Good Training Program for Possible Comp?
Hello! I got sucked into the weight training band wagon with New Rules of Lifting for Women last summer. I got out of stage one, and missed the big lifts...so I dabbled with Jamie Eason's Live Fit, but I didn't like all of the isolation work. Soooo...I finally found Strong Lifts 5x5 and have been working that since the end…
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5/3/1 Summary
Wendler’s 5/3/1 Powerlifting Program I thought I would make this guide, as we have a lot of women who are getting towards the end of their Stronglifts run and are thinking about switching into a new program. I know it took forever to scour through the internet and find a couple write ups that I could understand in order to…
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2013: Gain Strength/LBM and Lose Fat?
Hi! I am working on two different goals for 2013, and not sure if they can co-exist - or the best approach. I am 5'6.5 with a small frame and I currently weight around 125. The last time I had my BF% checked, it was around 22-23%. I would like to decrease it to 18% - reason being, I want to increase my LBM to 100lb…
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Calling all Powerlifters! (noOb)
Hola! I just registered with USAPL, as competing is on my bucket list and 2013 seems like a great year to do it. I don't have high aspirations or anything....I just want to give it my best and say that I've done it. I have been weight training since June of 2012, getting really serious about the compound lifts at the end…
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Cabbage Ideas?
I have 3/4 a head of cabbage left over from making soup yesterday. Does anyone know of any other recipes (excluding cole slaw and sauerkraut) so I can use up the rest of the cabbage?
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How to increase grip strength - firearms?
Hello, I am looking to increase my grip strength. I am currently following Stronglifts 5x5 and I know that the barbell training will increase my grip strength over time, but I would like to make grip a priority. I would like stronger hands to help with recoil management and accuracy during pistol shooting, as I believe…
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Heavy Lifting & Maintainence v. Fat Loss Cals
I originally posted this under NROL4W's Group, but I thouhgt I would cast a wider net for some information. Hey All, Quick question: I restarted NROL4W on 9/13 (as I quit halfway through Stage One over the summer due to vacation/work travel/etc. Anyways, when I first started it, I went with the recommended calories of:…
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Over/Under/At TDEE and Results
Hey Everyone, I am just curious what everyone was eating while doing SL, since Mendhi's eating plan is very vague. I would like to know what your average intake is and what results you have seen. I am currently eating at 20% under TDEE and haven't lost any weight or inches, closing up my second week on SL.
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Weights Rock! Can't Believe I'm Posting Pictures...
...But I have been staring at the scale since for months, being stuck at the same weight. I have been taking measurements to see no change and I have been getting disheartened. I finally decided to take progress pictures this morning, even though I feel a little bloated from lots of sodium at dinner and a couple of beers…
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Babybel Light Cheese Wheels for Calzones?
Hey everyone! I am wanting to make calzones for dinner tonight, but when I put my normal recipe in the recipe calculator, it comes to 1200 cals per serving (1/2 whole grain pillsbury dough, 2 oz. pepperoni, 3 oz pepperjack cheese and 1.5 c marinara per calzone). I would like to try lightening it up, so I am thinking (1/2…
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Eating at Maintainence versus Fat Loss
Hey All, Quick question: I restarted NROL4W on 9/13 (as I quit halfway through Stage One over the summer due to vacation/work travel/etc. Anyways, when I first started it, I went with the recommended calories of: 2177 on lift days and 1935 on non-lift days. I didn't really see much change in body comp/weight during that…
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Skinny Oktoberfest Recipe Ideas?
I love German food, especially after eating the real thing in Bavaria this summer! This time of year really makes me crave it, as all the cities are doing their Oktoberfest Celebrations this weekend and next. Since we cannot make it out to the celebrations, I would like to make an Oktoberfest inspired dinner tonight.…
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Is this a good home gym setup?
Ladies, Please check this out and let me know what you think. I like the "spotter free" option. http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/spo/3255560915.html
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Need Buddies for Support!
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster! I am no stranger to fitness, as I am ex-military and current law enforcement. However, I have a propensity to "skinny fatness" as I age. I gained about 20lbs on my small frame a couple of years ago and felt really unhappy. I vowed to lose it and get back to the weight I was when…
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Need NROL4W Buddies
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster! I am no stranger to fitness, as I am ex-military and current law enforcement. However, I have a propensity to "skinny fatness" as I age. I gained about 20lbs on my small frame a couple of years ago and felt really unhappy. I vowed to lose it and get back to the weight I was when…
