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Health Food Junkies
Has anyone watched this documentary: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTecK6odDoc Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0dMxwoT5U0 Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnVHOzkrlL4 All I can say is....crazy people! This made me really want a big greasy burrito.
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SL 5x5: Two Month Progress Pics
Sorry the current picture turned out blurry. I'm not sure why that happened. STARTING STATS (3/2014) SW: 140 lbs Hips: 37" Waist: 29" Squats - 45 lbs Bench Press - 45 lbs OHP - 45 lbs Rows - 45 lbs Deadlift - 95 lbs CURRENT STATS (5/2014) CW: 135 lbs Hips: 36" Waist: 27.5" Squats - 105 lbs Bench Press - 75 lbs OHP - 55 lbs…
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Gaining strength from bodyweight exercises?
Disclaimer: I lift heavy. I have no interest in quitting. This question was inspired by a question I saw on another forum. I have my own ideas about it, but I wanted to see if there was any scientific data to support either side. If someone were to do only bodyweight exercises - and by that, I mean squats, push-ups,…
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Lifting Heavy Making me Bulky!!!!!! (pics)
OMG YOU GUYS!!!!!!!! I LIFTED WEIGHTS BECAUSE YALL TOLD ME IT WOULDN'T MAKE ME BULK UP! I STARTED LIFTING THREE WEEKS AGO AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED..... BEFORE AFTER WHAT CAN I DO?!?!?! MY THIGH GAP IS, LIKE, TOTALLY GONE THANKS TO ALL THESE BULGING MUSCLES. HELP ME!
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How's this intermediate lifting routine?
I'm only 6 weeks into the 5x5 program and I plan on doing it for a full 12 weeks. At that point, I'm planning to move on to a more intermediate routine with more accessory lifts. I'm looking into the 5/3/1 routine. Here's what I'm working with so far, so please feel free to critique it and tell me how I can improve it:…
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Is it normal to never get sore anymore?
I haven't been all that sore form a workout since starting 5x5. I used to do FitnessBlender workouts with light or no weights before I began lifting heavy, and some days it hurt to walk. I know muscle soreness is not necessarily an indicator of a good workout, but NEVER being sore? That just doesn't seem right...I'm up to…
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Tea Drinkers - How to you make your hot tea?
I'm considering switching from coffee in the morning to tea. I usually fill up a travel mug with coffee, add 1 T sugar free French Vanilla creamer, and 8 packets of Splenda (anti-Splenda people, shhhhh). I was thinking of using some unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of the creamer in my tea. Thoughts? I've had hot…
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Should I be concerned with high protein intake?
I'm not particularly worried about this, but I'm no nutrition guru, so I just want to make sure I shouldn't be more concerned than I am about this. I lift heavy, so my goal is to get in 1g/protein per lb of body weight, so that's 135 g. Lately, I'm taking in more like 140-160 g. Now, that's not a huge difference, but I…
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Challenge - The 7-Minute Workout
Check out the article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 The "scientific" full-body 7-minute workout. The Moves: Jumping Jacks Wall Sit Push Ups Crunches Step-Ups Squats Tricep Dips Plank High Knees Lunges Push Up + Rotation Side Plank "The exercises should…
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Help me pick a vacation spot!
My husband and I will be taking last vacation before kids enter the picture (if all goes as planned) in mid-October. Here are our three options... OPTION ONE Location: Orlando, FL Things to do: We're skipping Disney and opting for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove (swimming with dolphins), and Aquatica. We'd be…
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Pre-workout snacks: Quest bar benefits, better taste?
I've found myself experiencing some nausea after lifting, so it was recommended that I get some carbs in before my workout. I thought Quest bars would be good because they're decently low in calories, high in protein and fiber, and no added sugars or a bunch of sodium. Even though they were $3/bar (ridiculous), I was…
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Baby Name Combinations
This is just for fun! I'm not asking strangers what I should name an actual baby. I would appreciate genuine answers instead of a game of "let's pick the most ridiculous baby name," though. GIRLS Hartlee Jayde Ashtyn Claire Mackenzie Jayde Mackenzie Sophia Sadie Claire Reagan Joy Bailey Ashtyn Ashtyn Bailey Aubrey Sophia…
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Almost at goal - what happens next? (girl who lifts)
ABOUT ME: -24 year old female; 5'5"; SW 155 CW 136.2 GW 130 -Average daily calorie intake: 1650 cal/day (1450-1500 M-F, 1700-2500 SaSu) -Just started the SL 5x5 program a little under a month ago; lift on MWF (60 min incl. warm up/cool down), cardio TTh (30 min) -Anywhere from 100-140 g protein per day -Losing anywhere…
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Help me set up my lifting goals!
I've been lifting semi-sporadically for the past year, but I just started the 5x5 program almost a month ago. It started to get intense over the past couple of weeks, so I'd love to set up some goals. I just don't know where to start! Here's where I am now (don't make fun of my wimp status!): Squats - 90 lbs 5x5 Deadlifts…
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Calling all girls that eat and lift!
I'm looking for more friends with similar goals. I'm a 24-year-old female, 5'5" 138 lbs (137.8, but who's counting?), GW 130 lbs. I eat 1450 calories per day and eat back my exercise calories on weekend while staying under my weekly goal. Average daily calorie intake ends up being around 1650 by the end of the week. Losing…
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Concerned about future pregnancy - is it vanity?
I'm 24, recently graduated college, married, and working full time as a legal assistant. My husband and I have been planning to try to get pregnant toward the end of this year. It's approaching rather quickly. I recently started lifting (just finished week 3) and I love it. I'm really excited about my new lifestyle and…
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Can you tell a difference?
These pictures were taken a month apart, as you can see. I'm just wondering if there's any noticeable difference. The weight difference is about 3 lbs, but I've lost 1 inch from my waist, 1 inch from my hips, and .5 inch from my thigh. Honesty, please.
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5x5 Warm-Up Sets?
I've been doing SL 5x5 for going on three weeks now, and it's just now started to get intense. I haven't done any warm up sets as of yet because everything felt like a warm up. Now I'm up to: Squats - 80 lbs. Bench - 60 lbs. (still pretty easy) Rows - 60 lbs. (still pretty easy) OHP - 55 lbs. (OHP = bane of my existence)…
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Can you recommend a good mixed drink?
I'm a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding and the bachelorette party is this Saturday night. We're doing dinner and then going to a few bars. I don't do the bar scene at all and I have no plans to get wasted. However, we have a DD lined up so I'd like to have 2-3 drinks throughout the night between the shots they're going to…
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Ladies doing 5x5...results?
I'm planning on starting the SL5x5 tomorrow. I've read up on it and I plan on lifting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with cardio on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also usually get a long walk in on either Saturday OR Sunday, but I'm not counting that as anything significant. I am eating at a deficit, so I hear that means I…
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What is "the thing about" you?
Last weekend, my husband and I were at my parents' house sitting around talking with my mom and sister. My mom is a very fragile person, and she made the comment that I can "cut her heart with a knife" just with the things I say to her. Now, you'd have to understand the "off" relationship I have with my mother, but I don't…
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Suggest an Easter recipe for me to make!
My mother is cooking our Easter feast, but asked me to make a pecan pie (my mother-in-law's recipe) and another dish of my choice - she said I can choose a side, dessert, whatever I want. What is already being cooked: Ham Deviled eggs Potato salad Mashed potatoes Macaroni and cheese Green beans Dinner rolls Banana pudding…
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How can I feel better in a bikini?
I've worn a bikini exactly one Summer in my 24 years of life. I was mildly uncomfortable, but I managed to keep it in throughout the Summer months. The next year, it was back to my trusty tankini. Tankinis are my "comfort zone," because they do show more skin and are generally "younger" looking than a regular one-piece,…
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Does this add up?
Age: 24 Sex: Female Height: 5'5" CW: 137.8 GW: 130 Activity: SL 5x5 MWF @ 1 hour/workout; 30 min cardio/core TTh (200-250 calories burned per workout Monday-Friday, estimated) Total Exercise Time: 4 hours/week [I put in lightly active 1-3 hours exercise per week since a lot of this is strength.] From Scooby's Site:…
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Good side dishes for a spicy entree?
I'm planning on making a healthier version of Bang Bang Shrimp within the next couple of weeks. I'm trying to figure out what sides would go best with this spicy dish. Of course, I don't want the side to also be spicy, but to complement the shrimp. (I know people here like to suggest quinoa like crazy, but I'm not a fan of…
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High protein side dish recipes?
I'm looking for some high protein side dishes that are under 200 calories per 1 cup (or another decent portion size) serving. I was thinking something like brown rice with black beans, but every recipe I find for that has like 15 ingredients and involves a lot of chopping of vegetables and other prep work. I just want…
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Best protein shake recipes?
My post-workout protein shake usually goes like this: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, big handful of baby spinach, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup water, 3 ice cubes, 1/2 frozen banana. It's absolutely delicious and I love that I'm getting extra vegetables in without even trying. However, I'd like to try some new…
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Just started the 5x5...
I'm a 24 year old female, 5'5" 138 lbs. Goal weight is 130 lbs. This morning, I started the SL5x5 program with my new lifting equipment at home (yay!). As instructed, I used only the bar on all of the moves. I accidentally did the wrong exercise (it's three moves; leave it to me to get the A and B mixed up). I ended up…
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Ranch baked chicken?
Has anyone ever seasoned chicken breasts with Ranch dressing mix (the dry stuff in the packets)? If so, how exactly do you do it? I'm trying to think of a new way to cook chicken and can't come up with anything I think my husband and I would like that won't be the same old mundane chicken with seasoning salt, pepper,…
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How can I keep fruit salad fresh all week?
Has anyone managed to get fruit salad to last for five whole days? I bought some strawberries last week, put them in a good tupperware container lined with paper towels, and it lasted all week with no problem at all. I didn't have to throw a single one away. I'd love to be able to make a batch of fruit salad to take to…
