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Bulking was SO much easier... what am I doing wrong?
I am eating 35/35/30 for macros and at about a 300-500 calorie deficit depending on the day. I usually do about 1 - 1 1/2 hours of weight lifting and then I do 20 - 45 minutes of interval training. Once a week I go on a really long run, 6+ miles. I am not seeing a reduction in my body fat. I am eating clean for the most…
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5'6" From 155 to 139 w/ Pics
Okay so I am not finished this is more of a progress report. I have been running 5-6 times a week for about 35 minutes (3 miles or so), weight training 2 times a week, stability ball 2 or 3 times a week,clean eating, and protein smoothies. I couldnt tell that big of a difference until I compared the pictures side by side.…
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Awesome people wanted :)
Just looking to expand my friends list a little more. I have an awesome group of friends who have helped/motivated/coached me through the past 8 months of my life change. I feel awesome, and want to keep pushing full steam ahead. I am 27, full time designer, full time single mom, and also in the gym 5 days a week. I love…
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Starting NROL4W today, has anyone else completed it?
I know this has been around for a while, but it is new to me. I bought the book last week and finished it last night. Reason being that when I have no purpose I tend to run in circles. I haven't had a training plan that I could stick to and actually follow. I have been training a little of this and a little of that while…
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All I want to do is run....but now I hurt myself :(
First of all let me say that I understand that I should let my leg rest and heal.... with that being said.. I noticed a dull ache a few inches above my ankle on the inside of my leg which I assume is the Tibia a few days ago. I have had shin splints for the majority of the last 4 months because I have been running, 4-5…
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Why such hate for running or cardio?
I UNDERSTAND that tons of cardio alone will not make you fit & give you those incredible results that lifting weights will. BUT, why such hostility from people that hate cardio? I love my runs, it really helps me keep a level.. semi-normal, anti-aggression mood throughout the week. I do about 3 runs a week anywhere from…
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Bulking for Brittany, needs help (not a charitable cause)
So I have been focusing on cutting which was fairly easy. I am down from 34% BF to 19% & a total of 36 lbs including 25 on MFP. I feel great and am only a few pounds away from my ideal weight. So I think it is time to start focusing on bulking. I am already tone but I want to get serious about my muscles! I am pretty dumb…
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Pre-workout for women?
Okay, I have noticed most Pre-workouts are geared towards men... and I understand that's because men are more apt to lift weights so that would be the target market, BUT what about us women? I keep just staring at the shelves of Vitamin Shoppe trying to decide if ANY of them are okay for me to take. So anyway, my question…
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Help! I need a more "structured" workout plan....
I started my fitness journey a few months back and everything has been going really well. I eat right, exercise, and the pounds have literally just melted off. However, I am wanting to burn more BF and build WAY more muscle. My back, arms, and glutes don't seem to be an issue.. they are becoming nicely sculpted but my legs…
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Plateau Help... ? Anyone?
I workout 6 days a week. I alternate the level of intensity of my workouts, sometimes its a long hard run, other days just lifting weights. I do pilates, yoga, weight lifting, running, walking, HIIT, kettle bells, and just about everything you can think of. A few weeks back I plateaued out at 138 and hovered there on a…
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Clean Eating. Ideas?!!
So I generally eat clean 80% of the time but I am really bearing down and going for the gold, so I am going to 100% clean eating with the exception of my whey protein powder (grass fed, all natural, high quality protein powder) & I would really appreciate new recipes! Anyone have some that they would like to share? I…
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Side by side Before.. and now during. :) I feel GREAT.
What have I been doing? Couch-to-5k. It was what started this whole adventure. I decided that I was tired of hiding behind other people in pictures, wearing swimsuit cover-ups, and sucking in. Now.. I am on the 5k-to-10k app and have started weight lifting as well. My goal is 17 % BF. I work out 6 days a week, that 6th day…
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Muscle?! Anyone? Let me SEE!
I need some motivation! I am seeing a lot of weight loss pictures which is fantastic. But what I really want to see is girls/guys who have lost weight AND toned up/gained muscle. I am really close to my goal weight... and have started lifting but it seems like im never going to be chiseled. Just want to know if anyone has…
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Cigarrettes & Junk Food.... If I can, so can you.
Okay well let me start off by saying I love chips, I love fries, I love burgers, I love chili cheese, I love fried pickles, I love fried ANYTHING. I also loved to smoke. Yes the smell was annoying and the way I would have to constantly wash my hands, spray body spray on my clothing, the smell in my car lingering (even…
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Determined to STOP being Lazy!
Okay so I am a single mother to a rambunctious 1 1/2 year old boy with a stressful job and hour and half commute to work. It's difficult for me to wake up early because I go to bed so late and exhausted. Sooooo, my problem is I am always running late, always trying to do whats easiest ( Fast Food, Cokes, Chips,) and I…
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Dieters Tea Making Me sick??
I bought dieters tea to help me get through the day when I want to snack. I just had my first cup with a little honey in it. Halfway through the cup I started feeling nauseous & dizzy, Does the tea do that to anyone else? Is it because I Just started drinking it??? HELP! I really liked the tea.
