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KETOSIS & WORKING OUT
I run / jog on a somewhat daily basis. I just started a ketosis month on the 11th of June, and didn't run the first two days b/c I wanted to see how my body reacted and today I did a lil ab work out... and I'm good. However, when I run - I do burn a lot of calories and I'm curious if I should eat some sort of good carb…
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Transformation Stories
**Inspired by BodyBuilding.com's contest(s)** I've been really inspired by the transformation winners on BodyBuilding.com lately & it thus inspired me to start this thread. I am by no means an Extreme success story, I was never over weight per the scales, just your typical "skinny fat" girl eating doritos & mt dews for…
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set / rep range techniques
I've been doing the same rep range set up for a while now & i'm looking to change it up. What i've been doing is 10-12 reps for 4 wks, 8-10 for 4 wks, and 4-6 for the last 4 wks thinking of doing something like this: first set: 10-12 reps moderate weight second set: 8-10 reps heavier weight last set: 4-6 reps max weight…
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what's next (the wks after comp...)
so i'm doing photos this sunday not a comp, then going into a "chill / maintaince" mode. my friend has her last comp this wkend... it's her 3rd in 4 wks, i think. my question for you gals is, what do you typically do directly after your "season" is complete. i figure chill for about 2-3 months (unless i get bored orn…
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cutting...bulking
curious ur plans - how long - ur routines, etc (i'm female so mostly women but anyone is welcomed) how long do you cut for? what % of calories do you drop to cut? what is a typical fat/carb/protien ratio for you? same for bulking... i'm in a 12 wk cutting stage right now, wk 7 starts monday, i'm doing a 1300 cal cut (but i…
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WANTED: [directly] pre comp / photo diet tips
Okay, so i haven't decided to compete as of yet. but i try to keep myself in low the lower bf range, in case i decide to. i have however, scheduled some photos in approx 3 wks. i am curious if there is anything specific you girls do directly PRE comp to get urself show ready? as it stands, here is my plans: *I'll have my…
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May "trackers" (who's still with me?)
Addicted to tracking? Need a place to brag about your results? Here ya go! Back for a 5th Time :D - Whether you're bulking, cutting, or just measuring... we want you :D ! My first Tracking day will be Friday 5/3 :) not pushing myself so i'm not sure when the next one will be, but i'll shoot for wkly or biwkly :D
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April Results (cutting, bulking, maintaining)
So, I've changed the last month & this month (hopefully to draw in more "trackers" lol). If you are tracking anything consistantly we'd love to share your results!, I'm ending my official cut the first wk of April, but i plan to keep at it - after a possible maint wk - to get the results i'm looking for. Newbies & Oldies…
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Exp competetors - lower bf% question
I have not yet decided if i will compete but am working to get a low body fat %. My goal is to have a "6pk" at one point in my life (hopefully the next month or month & a half). I've successfully cut from around 21% to 15.11 (last caliper reading was last wednesday) and am "causally" shooting for 13% - as i believe that is…
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MARCH CUTS or BULKS
March will be here this FRIDAY!! Who's ready??? Any new "cutters" welcomed (or bulkers this go around)! I love using this group / forum to track progress & having a lil community to bounce ideas off of. Here's my stats (moved over from January Cut): Jan SW: ............128.7 bf%: 30.7 caliper bf%: NA Jan EW:…
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Forget your lunch??...
What do you do? today, after a killer leg workout, I realized that i'd forgotten my lunch :/ - talk about a buzz kill!, thankfully, my local gas station sells canned tuna, fruit & [special k] protein bars... SCORE!, plus we keep an extra jug @ my hubs' work (for him thru the day) - so while my sodium will probably be off…
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February Cuts
Just starting this for those starting in February. I'm continuing thru Feb (and maybe beyond) but i know i really like having a mini-group to be accountable to. :D
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Sports Bras...
Just for fun... and curiousity... how many of you actually workout (particulary in the gym) in ur sports bras? I'm not sure if it's my body or the fact they are called "sports" bras, but i've never managed to make myself walk out into the gym floor with them on, even tho my body is in 5x btr shape than it's ever been & I…
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Acid reflux / indigestion
Are there any obvious reasons why I would have acid reflux / indigestion during a cut... just wanted to check for quick obvious answers before I start combing thru the last few days / wk of diet . . .
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January Cuts
So, lets see if this picks up & keeps steam. I track my cuts / bulks on my profile as well but i'd love to be able to see everyones progress too! I'm starting officially back today & going thru at least 2/13 - but maybe longer. I won't be back full time @ the gym until Monday as my hubs is sick & we carpool (guess he…
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calves...
My hubs was poking fun at my calves yesterday - saying i'm abnormal & don't seem to have any! lol - tho i thought they were plenty "tone" (i'll admit i fear gremlin calves) - but now i must ask, what calve specific things do you do.? I can do like 120 on the seated calve machine & like 200+ on the standing - but is there a…
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Newbie Here :)
I love the bodyrock / zwow videos & am going to start using them for my Wednesday cardio. I already lift 4 days a wk & since i'm cutting I need to bump up my cardio. In addition to these, I'll be doing [carddeck] plyometrics and some hiit treadmill / eliptical action. Can't wait!
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what's ur favorite ab workout
Yesterday I did p90x ab ripper in the am (with a 10# free weight added) + 3x15 on the highchair + 3x80 pull down ab curls... Then at lunch i did 20# kettle ball side pulls + my usual strength training (yesterday was arms day)... My abs are in sooo much pain, not "o i can't move pain" but "ooo... i did GOOD yesterday"…
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Thinking of starting a wkly ZWOD challenge....
Would anyone be intersted in doing them with me? I'm thinking I pick a video, & give the link. You do the first one on Monday & time urself... then do it again on Wednesday & Friday & we try to beat our last time.... What does everyone think? I know i really like the mini challenges that I used to do from here... You'd…
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weighted ab moves??
I posted a similar topic a wk or so ago in "6 pk abs" but didn't get much response. so i'm trying here... any specificly weighted / resistance ab workouts y'all do (yes i'm southern lol)? I've added a 10# free weight to my P90x ab ripper recently & really felt a difference. I also do reverse crunches with a 3kg medicine…
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Curious about abs - woman
Okay - so i've just recently started pondering something & i want to make sure i'm thinking correctly. I havne't figured out how to post pics to threads so i need to explain this correctly... I've seen two types of abs on woman out there (aside from NO abs lol) - a) 6 pks (meaning chiseled basically everywhere & you can…
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Guys - i need your advice...
So, i pack my hubs' lunch & now i'm tracking for him on here. I have him set @ 2000 & a 40c/45p/15f ratio - moreso curious on the calorie goals you guys use when you are cutting. He lifts lifts 4 or 5 x a wk & will be adding 2 days of cardio in (heavy bag) we will be adjusting as we go - depending upon how his energy level…
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I do it on the sly...
in the lockerroom, when no one is looking....terrified that someone is about to walk it... How do you do "it" - snap pictures of you amazing muscles after a workout ;) .... ***this post is mostly for girls, b/c guys are clearly not shy about it... i.e., just last wk, my husband & his work out buddy were sitting down…
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bulking - starting Monday
I finished my 1st cut on Friday & am taking this wk off then starting up a 6 wk* bulk Monday (9.24); I have up'd my calories & changed my ratios from 50/25/25 (p-c-f) to 50/30/20 (p-c-f) i know gains will come on slower with a clean bulk but i think it's definately the way to go for my first go - i'll be watching my…
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Positives of a healthy life
Strenght training & (mostly) clean eating for me (might be something else for you) - Things to look fwd to if your wanting motivation & things to be grateful for if your in the throws: 1. different kinda "bloated" **when i eat right & get my water in (usually around 120oz minimum), i feel full - all day!, like i'm carrying…
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fat intake / calories burned
Just a curious thought. This goes out to all you cut, strength training woman (and men, i guess). How many calories burned / how long is your intense workouts a day or wk vs the fat you consume? during my cut I consumed less than 25% fat on average & probably burned 200 (guessing light) calories a day... Just wondering…
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What's your rep method... and why
Ladies that lift:... question - when you do your reps do you increase with ea set (i.e. 1 set 50x6, 2 set 55x6, 3 set 60x6...) or do you do the heaviest you can for several sets per work out & increase weight per workout - this is what i'm doing and it seems to be working - but i remember back when i used to competitively…
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holiday workout plans...
What's everybodys plans for working out around the holiday? are you skipping all together? making a special trip to squeeze workout in? maybe working out early (during the wkend?). Do tell.... I'm not sure my plans - i live 20 m from town so if we ain't in town i don't want to spend the gas to go but i hate playing catch…
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Leg cramps / charlie horses...
Okay so every so often, never closer than 3/4 months apart, I'll wake up with a charlie horse. I know this is caused by a deficeintcy (sp?) but since it happens so infrequently i figure it's a poor daily diet thing / side effect rather than a constantly poor diet thing / side effect. my question is: how do you guys get…
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running makes me tired in the pm... ???
Does anyone else have this problem or have any ideas as to why... I usually do my cardio in the AM & love a good run in the am, wakes me right up. but on cardio days if I get bass ackwards & run at lunch, i still feel great, until i get back to work - then i am completely dead... My am workouts are on an empty stomach -…
