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Beyong macros?
Can I ask for people's opinions / personal successes on the following as I think I'm looking for the 'carb holy grail' but have got blinded and bombarded by too many conflicting sources. I know for the everyday regular joe, that hitting your macros is key but I'm really looking beyond that. So a bit of background, I am…
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Bulking
I'm a way off being prepared for bulking and ideally would be looking to start this once I achieve around 18-20% bf but In terms of actually achieving this has anyone used or have any thoughts on 'zig zag' or 'rebound' bulking (I have seen it called both) as opposed to a standard surplus calorie bulk of 'x' weeks until top…
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Hamstring Curl Alternatives
Hi all, I have very tight hamstrings and calves which means I struggle when trying to do lying / kneeling hamstring curls, I get burning cramp in my calf with it on the lowest weight after about 5 reps so bad it makes my leg spasm. I have tried curling with my toes pointed out and in and stretching out before attempting…
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Still hungry!!
Hi all, A bit of background - I successfully completed a reset earlier in 2012 and was eating at -15% on TDEE for around 4 months with slow but steady loss of around 0.5lb a week. Around 8 weeks ago I started a new lifting programme with my PT, upper & lower body split 4 days a week for an 1hr and 2 days of short (under 30…
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A little help!! please
Can someone tell me if the below calcs are right because as I am looking at it at the moment the figures sound terribly low & would mean I am netting under BMR regularly. Should I just stick with my current method of netting 1500 & recording exercise to eat it back? Female - Age 33 - CW 146 - Height 65" - 135 GW Bodyfat…
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Looking for friends for the next part of my journey
Hi my name is Mel, I am a 32 year old married mum of 2 from Sussex, have never been a fitness fan & managed to gain 60lbs when pregnant with my daughter (who is now 5) as suffered from SPD which meant I was bed bound for 3 months lost it all then gained another 50lbs back when pregnant with my son (who is 2). I am now…
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Looking for support network %bf reducers
Hi Guys, Have been working hard over the last few months to get just over 40lbs off. Now I am closer to goal I have realised that my goals have changed and getting my weight below 140lbs is not the be all & end all. I got down to goal weight once, then lost the plot with maintenance & piled 9lbs back on. I am currently 5ft…
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Looking for a support network
Hi Guys, Have been working hard over the last few months to get just over 40lbs off. Now I am closer to goal I have realised that my goals have changed and getting my weight below 140lbs is not the be all & end all. I got down to goal weight once, then lost the plot with maintenance & piled 9lbs back on. I am currently 5ft…
