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quick bw workout
I hope this is ok to post , if not admins can delete. One of my gym buddies writes training books, and this one is really good. Ryan is a great guy and knows his stuff. He's helped a lot of people, maybe some of you guys would find a benefit in his workout program. He helps me all the time at the gym.…
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Ladies, dont be afraid to lift weights at the gym.
You aren't gonna bulk up and look like Starla, at least not without a whole lotta help. I love lifting heavy and don't look anywhere near like this. http://www.ncscooper.com/local-woman-quits-gym-for-fear-shell-look-like-starla/
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some dieting tips
here's a little Friday humor to keep things in perspective and some tips to make your journey work. http://www.ncscooper.com/unsuccessful-dieter-re-starts-for-the-31208th-time/
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i get so tired of starting and stopping
I wish it was easier to do stick to a plan for the long haul. Don't be like this crazy lady. smh. http://www.ncscooper.com/unsuccessful-dieter-re-starts-for-the-31208th-time/
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How many times have you re-started your "diet?"
long term and consistancy is key. I've restarted about 5 times over the course of my life. always that roller coaster! what worked best for me was just finding that well balanced diet and eating it every day and not even calling it a diet, but rather just calling it life.…
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women and bulking
I really can't believe this, it takes a little more than just going to the gym a few times a week to look like Starla. I've been lifting weights for years and don't look like starla. http://www.ncscooper.com/local-woman-quits-gym-for-fear-shell-look-like-starla/
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women don't bulk easily
Don't let anyone tell you that lifting weights will make women bulk. regular women just dont bulk up like this for lifting a few weights in the gym.. Get out there and lift, its good for you! And i think starla is beautiful anyways, in an odd sorta way.…
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dont be like this guy
find a way around obstacles to get to your goal! http://www.ncscooper.com/new-years-resolution-thwarted-by-canal-gate/
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anyone else juicing?
my relationship started falling apart 6 months into my new lifestyle change, but not because of juicing, but because he said he didn't like me going to the gym all the time. http://www.ncscooper.com/juice-diet-threatens-marriage/
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anyone else having trouble with their NY resolutions?
http://www.ncscooper.com/new-years-resolution-thwarted-by-canal-gate/
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anyone else have this problem?
http://www.ncscooper.com/new-years-resolution-thwarted-by-canal-gate/
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thanksgiving ideas
this may help you from over eating tomorrow. http://www.ncscooper.com/the-nevada-county-scooper-celebrates-thanksgiving-dinner-ingredients/
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why eat less than a surplus on "rest days"
i keep reading about people calorie cycling, or eating at maint or below on a rest day - during a bulk cycle. Why is this? I'm most hungry on my rest days , i figured my body was starving for nutrition to repair the muscles i just crushed the day before? Why would i not want to eat to nourish the repair. On my lift days ,…
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74 pounds lost in 6 months (with pic)
Hi, this is what i did in 6 months. 74 pounds lost. i started at 236 and i'm now 162. Clean diet , exercise and desire. I'm 45, 5'4" I still want to lose another 20 to 30 depending on how i look and feel when i get there. I feel pretty good already. I work out, strength train with trainer 5 hours a week, and i run 15 - 20…
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my next power lift meet and cut
i'm 24 days out from my next [power lifting meet ! i'm so excited about being strong but also getting ready to do a nice long cut. I've been bulking but not tracking anything, just going with it for quite a few months. And i've put on 17 pounds since last year at this time. thats about 1.5 lbs a month, and happy with that…
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19 days away from my first lifting competition
Hi, i've been quiet lately due to stressful problems at home. but i'm still lifting and bulking! My clean bulk diet turned a little dirty and i stopped taking creatine and really noticed a difference, so i am back on creatine and all pumped up and eating as healthy as i can for now. I'm so excited about my first power…
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my strength is falling apart
So i did this 28 day cut, and along with all my personal stress and grief at home , here is the end result i lost 6 pounds of weight, i dind't measure my body fat so i dont know what happened to that. my deadlift sets went from 245 to 225 my bench sets went from 135 to 125 and my squat sets went from 105 to 135 only…
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Sonyacele bulking log
Hi, thanks for starting this group! I'm starting week 3 of about a 3 1/2 month bulk portion of a year long program. My ultimate goal is powerlifting, so i am focusing mainly on strength. I completely tore my acl in my right knee the beginning of the summer, so leg day has been a challenge while i rehab, but i'm slowly…
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why are you bulking? what are your goals?
So just why are you ladies all bulking? its not really considered "ladylike" so its an interesting choice of things for a girl to do. all the other women are out there trying to lose weight and get all skinny,and we're trying to gain mass. What made you decide to bulk and how far will you go? I'm bulking cause i think its…
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when it comes time to cut
I've been freaking out about all these calories i'm eating and if when its time to cut will i be able to drop down to a lower level after being spoiled on all this delicious food all day long. I'm constantly hungry and constantly searchign for food and eating and i was worried about how its messing with my head. Well this…
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alcohol
what are you guys doing about alcohol? I rarely drink anyways, about twice a month before i started heavy lifting and bulking. I like to drink , and if there are calories left in my diary sometimes i am drinking more often like once a week. I dont know how its going to affect my body during this time. what are you guys…
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any lifting ladies use creatine
I'm debating trying it out for 6 weeks, does anyone have any experience, advice, opinions? Im one week into an 8 week heavy lift strength building program.
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what are your favorite pre or post workout snacks
My favorite pre or post workout snack is a wasa rye crisp cracker, with 2 tsb peanut butter, and a half a banana sliced on top. And i'll have a pile of carrots. right now i'm having a slice of whole grain bread toasted with a slice of low fat cheese, a small piece of bacon and 1/8 avocado. its pretty good, but i dont have…
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PRE and post WORKOUT MEALs?
What does everyone have for a pre and post workout meal? and do any of you take a pre-workout suppliment? My training is usually at 10am , so my preworkout meal is my breakfast i try and have it completely eaten by 9am. Oatmeal , 1/2 scoop protein powder, half banana , coffee and water. Post workout i have the other half…
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85 down, 15 to go , with pics
Hi, i know i posted before a few pounds ago, but i'm still in progress and closer to my goal. I started July 18, 2012 at 236.4 pounds, depressed, drunk, overweight, out of shape, miserable, tired. I got on a diet program to help me get started and since that time i've learned to make healthy clean choices and portion…
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hi
Hi, the JC site is broken, so i came here.
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look what i did, 90lbs in 11 months
Just for fun! and yes those are my TRX straps hanging up, i use them every night while i watch TV.
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how long did it take you to lose your last 20
i'm getting a little antsy, i am down to my last 20 lbs. i already blew through 80 pounds in record time and now everything has slowed down. I'm trying to emotionally prepare for how long i can expect this to take. I exercise and i'm on the right calorie levels, so i'm doing it all the right way . I'm working my way from…
