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Back to Back Fitness Classes?
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I guess I'm asking about particular combinations of classes (since I haven't taken all of them yet.) I just joined a gym. I have a gym in my building, but it obviously doesn't have classes and clearly exercising on my own hasn't been enough motivation. Surprisingly, after years…
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Haven't lost ANY weight or inches!
I've been lifting heavy since February, started Stronglifts 5x5 about 3 weeks ago. Before doing Stronglifts I did cardio about 2-3x a week, but hate it and stopped once I started the 5x5. I stay between 1400-1600 calories most days even with exercise, since I wasn't losing any weight on 1200 calories anyway and decided to…
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1percentedge IF calculator and weight lifting?
Not sure if this is in the right thread, but I'm trying to figure out using the calculator for workout/non-workout days and weight lifting. I calculated my TDEE-20%, and it was around 1600. The IF calculator tells me on nonworkout days to eat 1450, while 1900 on workout days. My question is...it only asks you for number of…
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1percentedge IF calculator and weight lifting?
Not sure if this is in the right thread, but I'm trying to figure out using the calculator for workout/non-workout days and weight lifting. I calculated my TDEE-20%, and it was around 1600. The IF calculator tells me on nonworkout days to eat 1450, while 1900 on workout days. My question is...it only asks you for number of…
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Weight Lifting and Sclerotherapy?
I'm not sure if many of you have had this problem, but googling hasn't turned up much information or anecdotes. I'm still pretty young - 26 - but I have a nasty varicose vein on the back of my right knee that I've had for as long as I can remember. Since I started heavy lifting a few months ago, it seems to have gotten…
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Squat Rack attachment so I don't hurt myself?
I just bought a half rack, since my small apartment gym only has a smith and dumbbells, and I really wanted to do 5x5. Came with everything, and I'm a beginner with weight lifting. I've been reading online a lot about safety issues, and I wanted to know if there is something I need to address a couple of concerns: a) I…
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Should I get this half rack set?
About to go pick this up. Seller is leaving it for $60 for EVERYTHING because he's moving. Is it worth it? My apartment gym doesn't have barbells, just a smith machine, and I've been having to do everything with dumbbells. Thought this was good enough for a beginner. I live on the 8th floor of a carpeted apartment, if that…
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Another TDEE question?
I lift 3 days a week, for about 30-60 min, depending on the day and if I actually take rests between sets like I'm supposed to ;) I used to be on 1350 calories for a 1 pound weight loss per week, and would eat most of my exercise calories back. I added strength training as cardio on MFP as a rough estimate, since I…
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Lifting and TDEE?
I lift 3 days a week, for about 30-60 min, depending on the day and if I actually take rests between sets like I'm supposed to ;) I used to be on 1350 calories for a 1 pound weight loss per week, and would eat most of my exercise calories back. I added strength training as cardio on MFP as a rough estimate, since I…
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Lifting help!!
I started heavy lifting about 3 months ago, though I only have access to some machines and free weights, no barbells. I've narrowed down my routine to the following split, and I was hoping some of you could let me know if it's good enough. On B, I think I might not be getting a full body workout on those days. Thanks! A:…
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Help me with my lifting plan?
I started heavy lifting about 3 months ago, though I only have access to some machines and free weights, no barbells. I've narrowed down my routine to the following split, and I was hoping some of you could let me know if it's good enough. On B, I think I might not be getting a full body workout on those days. Thanks! A:…
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Am I eating too little?
I'm sure this topic has been posted thousands of times, but I need some help regardless. I first started trying to limit my calorie limit to 1200 and realized that wasn't sustainable at all. MFP put me on 1350, and I have been eating most of my exercise calories (though I only heavy lift + cardio 3x a week.) So, I've been…
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2 months of weight lifting and haven't lost any weight?
I'm 5'6", 160ish pounds (it changes a lot. Last night I was 160, this morning 164.4, so who knows.) I'm trying to get down to the 140s. I typically eat okay. I love fruits and vegetables, and make most of my meals at home. I typically stay within 1300-1700 calories, higher on the days I work out. March 1st I started a…
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Do I need to change my diet?
Just some background: I gained a lot of weight in middle/high school, and went low carb my senior year of high school and lost a bunch of weight. Went to college and lost even more weight (completely backwards, right?) and got down to about 140lbs. I looked great. Fast forward to getting a desk job, I gained almost all of…
