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Need time out, took it, now I'm back!
Hello, I'm Grace, 49, from London, and back after taking time out and working through some things. My motivation to log, exercise, and eat well left the building. The thing that annoyed me was clocking up 300+ days of logging, then forgetting to log in for a day. BOOM!!! I lost all of my days and my motivation. However, in…
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After a 6 month break, I'm back lifting!!!
I had a little break from lifting and other forms of exercise because I got a bit lazy and let myself go and I have been working at building my business. Today I decided to come back mainly because what I was doing wasn't effective all and I wasn't being consistent but more importantly my son has just signed up to our…
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A little question on squats
I just love squats and have been doing the strong lifts programme again for about 3 weeks. I have been standing with my legs wide and then going down at a normal pace then coming up slowly but not sure how effective it is. So I just want to ask what is the most effective way to squat? All responses will be much appreciated.
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Has anyone ever asked you this?
I have become pretty active since being in my 40s, running, practicing martial arts, lifting and running. I do it because I really enjoy it and want to go into my 50 looking and feeling awesome. Now to my question: Has anyone ever asked you this? I ask it because when I talked about doing martial arts and going for my…
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Cleaning up my diet is making a difference
I am so happy that I want to share how I reprogrammed my mind to eat more healthily. I first joined MFP three years ago this month and within 5/6 months I got to my goal. Then life happened, i.e. divorce, setting up a business, depression etc. I got lazy then put on 10lbs more than what I started with and became really…
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Been away from lifting but now I am back!!!
Hello All, I trained hard for my Taekwondo black belt exam and was lifting, when I injured my shoulder. I stopped for a while. I passed my exam but lost my motivation to lift. Well after a couple of months I am back lifting again and I have started from the lowest weight and plan to build my strength up again. I am still…
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A question about Stronglifts 5x5 programme and abs
I have recently started this programme and I love it. I have noticed that my legs and arms are firming and shaping up and I can see how it will work your back and glutes but I'm not too sure about my abs. How does Stronglift 5x5 help your abs to strengthen? I look forward to the answers.
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Is this change in my body normal?
Hello all, I have been following this programme for almost 6 weeks now and I am really enjoying it. I have noticed that I am firming up all over so that is a good sign. The change that I have noticed is in my belly. I actually noticed a couple of weeks ago that when I lay to the side my flab follows too. It feels like a…
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What types of fitness are you doing?
Just out of interest I would like to know what types of workouts my fellow 40 somethings are up to. I am currently training to become a black belt in Taekwondo so my training regime has increased. I do: Taekwondo twice a week (90 mins) Jog once a week (30 mins) Strong Lifts 3 times a week So what do you do and what, if…
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What do you do when it gets too heavy?
Hello Ladies, I am 6 weeks into my Strong Lift programme and really enjoying it. My OHPs are a real struggle now, at 65lbs, but the rest are alright. Here they are: DL - 135lbs Squats - 70lbs Bench and Barbell rows - 55lbs I am going to deload on the OHP and may well have to with the others. I want to make it to week 12…
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5x5 Newbie... Hello there!!!
Hello All, I have just started a 5x5 Strong Lifts programme today. Someone in the forums gave me a link to this group and I am really happy to be part of it. Just a little about me. I am a 46 year old mum, a Taekwondo practitioner and a business owner. I want to get back into shape as I fell off the trail a bit last year.…
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5x5 workouts: How have they worked for you
Hello All, I have read posts on here that have talked about 5x5 workouts. I have just started doing them today because I want to tone up and be in the best shape for my Taekwondo black belt grading at the end of next month. As well as training in Taekwondo twice a week I jog and skip once a week. I would like to know how…
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I had a break and now I'm back!
Hello pals, I had a break from here because I had an injury which totally screwed up my fitness goals. I started on here August 2012 @ 169lb but because of my knee injury I couldn't do much and went up to almost 190lb but as of today I am 176lb. Even though I am heavier, according to the scales I feel quite fit. On the…
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A new goal for me
I have decided that when I get to 11st 12lb or 76kg I am going to start training to run a 10K race next year. I am 2lb away from that. I have done around 5 5K races since 2008 and now I am ready to step up. What new things are you going to do when you lose weight? What milestones do you have for yourself before you reach…
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This will help me stay on track
I am really excited to be doing this because it is a great way for me to really track what I consume and burn. I will see where I fall down and where I am doing well. I am looking forward to sharing tips and information with the online community. Here's to a fitter and healthier lifestyle. Graceious1:smile:
