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How do you breakdown your lifting through the week?
I've been lifting a few years now and have tried different workouts like basic weight training rules I learned in college, Stronglifts, Wendlers's and making up my own. Do you divide your days by a different group of muscles per day? Or alternate upper & lower body days? Overall body workouts? Right now I'm doing: Mon-…
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Arthritis in elbow AND knee. Exercises? Weight lifting?
What are good forms of exercise (or weightlifting) for someone with arthritis in their elbow and knee? I'm asking for my 55-year-old mom who has hypothyroidism. She is 5'3" and 170lbs. She eats pretty healthy & keeps a journal, but is having a hard time working off the calories. She used to weight lift but now her knee &…
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Kinesiologist recommends 175g protein for 136lbs woman?
Hi, I am not new to weight lifting, bulking/cutting and counting macros. As far as I know, if you want to put on muscle, the grams of protein you eat should be equal to your lean body mass (or some say your entire weight). So I was a bit surprised when the kinesiologist at the gym said 175g of protein instead of somehere…
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Any Native American success stories?
I saw that there were some posts specifically asking for African-American women, Asians & other groups that don't get represented around here much. It would be interesting to see others who face similar challenges, have a similar body type or would just like some inspiration :) I'll start... Kwe kwe! Kanien'keháka í:ke's,…
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How many calories is your typical breakfast, lunch, dinner?
How many calories is your typical: 1. Breakfast 2. Mid-morning snack 3. Lunch 4. Mid-afternoon snack 5. Dinner 6. Night snack etc...?
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STRONG LIFTS 5x5! Show me your before/after pics :D
I'm starting week 4 of strong lifts, but so far I haven't seen my measurements or scale budge at all (I know I should expect to gain muscle weight eventually, or trade some fat in for muscle). I know I probably just have to be patient, but I was wonder if some of you could help keep me motivated with your success stories!
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Glucosamine supplememts for joint health
Glucosamine, as written on my bottle: "Helps relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis and protect against cartilage deterioration. A factor in maintaining healthy cartilage and joint health." Take 1 pill 3x a day with meals. I first heard of this from a nurse who recommended I take it to avoid post-workout…
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Anti-inflammatory diet to treat scoliosis pain
Anyone experiment with this? The idea is that the stress & pulling on the spine creates inflammation, and eating foods that reduce inflammation may help relieve the ache/pain. Diets like these have been found to reduce pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis as well. Anti-inflammatory diets vary but seem to always…
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Have a fit hubby? Show him off! [PICS]
I don't have one... But I will contribute this photo of Chris Hemsworth :)
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Apple-bodies, can you share your height & b-w-h ratio?
Hi! I am female, 5'7" and 140lbs. My bust-waist-hip ratio is: 36-30-39. My body stores all its fat in the belly, love handles and flanks. (Unfortunately, not my bust). When I check size charts (in Canada), my bust & hips are considered "size medium" but my waist is "size large" so I'm the opposite of an hour glass >__>…
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PICS - Marilyn Monroe lifted weight & worjed out every day
Worked** Tired of people saying "Girls shouldn't lift, girls don't need muscle, lifting makes you bulky!"? Or others using Marilyn Monroe as an excuse not to get off the couch & get healthy? Well, show them what their favorite beauty icon spent her mornings doing!
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5'6" I weigthlfited, BULKED & CUT myself to a fitter ME!
No change to my bust. 1" lost on my band 2" lost on my waist 2.5" lost on my hipbone (My belly) 0.5" lost on my butt FIRST PIC: 146lbs 37" Bust 32" Band 31" Waist 37" Hipbone 39" Butt SECOND PIC: 140lbs 37" Bust 31" Band 29" Waist 34.5" Hipbone 38.5" Butt WORKOUT DETAILS BY REQUEST: BULK: - I bulked for 2 months & gained…
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Squat form I've decided to stick with
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zctrBQ_pZ9M This is the squat form I decided to stick with. My awkward long thighs & short torso seem to give me balance problems (Falling backwards). I had to choose between "straight back but not going low enough" and "going parallel but leaning too forward." So I stuck with the first…
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Squat check #3: VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCXb00o5GZE&list=UUEhB1vvyTMqtZMbB_ae2MmA&index=1 Only 105lbs. I was told my legs are very long & I should try sumo squats to ensure good form. I stood with my feet wider than shoulder width apart & toes pointed outwards. It definitely helped me hit parallel & took the pressure off the front…
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Cutting: How much lbs should I lose per week?
I am female, 5'7" & spent 2 months bulking. I gained 12lbs and got up to 148lbs. 23% BF. (114lbs lean body mass & 34lbs BF). Now I am doing the cutting phase. I was told to lose weight SLOWLY or else I'd lose muscle. My 1st week I cut my calories down by 200-250 & added 15-30mins a day of cardio to my usual lifting. (HIIT…
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Video - How does my squat look?
Hi! How does my form look? I've been trying to improve it since I switched from front squat on February 9th. First try - February 9th, BW: 141lbs, squatting 115lbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb06tN2klCc&list=UUEhB1vvyTMqtZMbB_ae2MmA&index=2 Today - March 2nd, BW: 146lbs, squatting 130lbs:…
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2 good sources of self-esteem for women
http://www.mybodygallery.com The above is a website where you can type in weight, height, size and body-type to see pictures of what REAL, unphotoshopped women look like. You could plug in your own info and take a look at what women similar to your size look like (Body proportions & body fat vary, to some degree).…
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Photo: Result of 2 months of bulking
The result of 2 months of bulking! I am 5'7". I ate 2200-2400 calories, 120g protein & did Strong Lifts. I put on 11lbs (Went from 137 to 148), most of it appearing to be muscle. My lifting strength increased a lot, in some cases doubled. My next step is to do the "cutting phase" where I eat normal calories again,…
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Photo: Results of 2 months of bulking.
11lbs gain on my 5'7" frame.... Of mostly muscle :D In an effort to go from "skinny fat" to "lean & toned," I had decided to try the "Bulk & Cut" thing. This is my halfway point (End of bulk cycle, cut cycle starts tomorrow). - I ate 2200-2400 calories, 120g protein per day - Strong Lifts 3x a week - Cut out all cardio. I…
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Is this good advice? 10 commandments of cutting.
I got my bulking advice from this site which seemed to work. However the cutting (Dieting) advice they give to lose after bulking seems VERY extreme. Thoughts? Is this really the way to go? They said to work down to eating 10 calories per 1lbs of lean body mass. I am 114.8lbs lean body mass (148lbs in total) so that means…
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Bulking for a woman. When is it time to cut?
LONG STORY, SHORT: I've been bulking for 2 months doing Stronglifts & eating 20% of my TDEE (2200-2400 calories total). I've gained 11lbs and my body fat is now at 22.44% (Original measurement was probably about 18%). How big should I get before I start the cutting phase? Below are any details you might need: Height: 5'6"…
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Video - Deadlift
Body weight: 145lbs Barbell with plates: 175lbs I think my lower back could've been less rounded on the way up, but in general I'm happy at how straight my back was for the most part. It is a lot of weight, I'm sure it would've looked better eith a lighter weight. Is slighting rounding normal or okay as long as I don't…
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Need friends who do: Stronglifts, Heavy Weights, Bulking
I am looking for friends, of both genders, who do: - Stronglifts - Heavy weightlifting - Bulking/Cutting - etc! BASICS ABOUT ME: Been here since: November 2012 Gender: Female Age: 24 Weight: 141lbs Height: 5'6" Body fat: 19.73% Goal: To become stronger & leaner! Currently: Starting week 7 of Stronglifts/Bulking. I eat:…
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Bulking & cutting before/after photos? Tips appreciated.
Hi, I am new to the "bulking & cutting" thing. I am doing this as an attempt to go from "skinny fat" to "awesome." I started bulking & doing Stronglifts 5x5 in mid-December; so far the scale went up 3lbs and I've gained 0.5"-1" on my waist, belly & hips (but that normally happens when I eat more). Unfortunately I was not…
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Bulking & cutting before/after photos wanted!
For inspiration :)
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Just started Stronglifts this week! I have 2 questions.
Quick facts: Female, 24yrs old, 5'6", 137lbs. Some experience in weight lifting, but am usually a kickboxing/treadmill/cardio junky. Was doing a metabolic resistance workout class from July up until now. I started Stronglifts on Wednesday, so I only did 2 workouts thus far. I'm planning to have a M-W-F routine (I wrote…
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VIDEO: "Girl performing movements most guys can't do"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO_jfEk-adw Just thought I'd share for any weight-lifting ladies out there who need inspiration! This girl is 110lbs, at 5'0". Her heaviest lifts are: Clean & Jerk (1) = bodyweight x 1.10 Front Squat (1) = bw x 1.70 KB swing (4) = bw x 0.7181 Deadlift (1) = bw x 2.10 Bench press (3) = bw x 1
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What do you do when you miss a week?
I started SL on December 19th. Technically I should be finishing week 6 but due to setbacks, I'm only starting week 4 now. (Setbacks were 2 root canal appointments leaving me in lots of pain, and a terrible migraine/sinus cold). What do you do when you miss a week? Is it okay to increase weight from my last session even if…
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Before/After pics of success stories?
I'm sure there is already a thread, could someone give me the link? I went up to page 11 in this group's message board & no luck.
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A study comparing cardio vs. weight training
Well, an article on the study that I saw in the paper today. http://www.montrealgazette.com/touch/story.html?id=7814965 I knew the weight training group would be heavier, but I was surprised their waist circumferences did not get smaller and they didn't actually lose fat (They put on more muscle which made the fat:muscle…
