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squats
PLEASE don't make fun of me. I have started stronglifts 5x5 and really enjoy it. However I'm not doing my squats right. I know because my knees hurt and my lower back hurts and I'm not going parallel or lower. I KNOW a whole lot about squats, I have done research AND watched youtube videos. I know that I am likely bending…
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lifting and losing
I'm hesitant to ask my question because people can be so mean on here but here goes. I've been lifting. I'm doing the strong lifts program and LOVING it! I love how empowered I feel when I'm there and when I'm done and when I'm sore. I do this 3 times a week. The day after I'm STARVING. I've heard this is normal and I've…
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low sodium protien choices.
I am looking for ideas for protien options and reciepes that are lower in sodium. what do you eat? how do you prepare it to be lower in sodium? I LOVE to use the slow cooker so crockpot ideas are great!!!
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Trying to choose a "lifting" program
I recently started adding lifing to my workout routine and seriously LOVE it! the routine I started with a routine that did basiclly 3X20 for everything and I couldn't get to heavy and still complete it but I kinda want to lift heavier than I am (like I said a little addicted I think) so i started reading up on form and…
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Intimidated in the weights side of the gym
we went to the gym to lift weights today instead of staying at home. I was looking forward to it cause the kids would be in child care and not "underfoot." BUT oh my goodness do you know how intimidating "That side" of the gym is!!?!?!? I didn't till I ventured over there I grabbed some weights and ran (Literally ran!) to…
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Meeting the gang
Hi all. I started this "journey" around 210 last Dec. I just started MFP at 195.0 I don't know how much I weigh now but I know its working cause I can see it working and I feel good. Basically for excercise I like walking and going to weight classes at our local gym. I'm a mom of 2: one 3 1/2 year old and one 1 1/2 year…
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Anyone done Slim in 6?
I got it from the library and for only a couple weeks at a time but what do you think? I haven't picked it up yet but I'm curious about what I'm going to be doing...anyone else done it? Has it been successful for you?
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Logging workouts
I have found it difficult to log the workouts I do on video. How do you log a jillian michaels video? Also How do you log a HIIT treadmil workout. The "treadmil" workout is assuming you did the same pace and incline for the entire 20 min. suggestions? Thank you!
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New and frustrated
hey friends. I have always struggled losing weight. I'm addicted to food. No really, I might plan to say no when I go to a party or when my husband orders pizza but when it comes in the house or I get to the party I just eats it anyway. My husband LOVES to eat out especially fast food and he doesn't really struggle with…
