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Reminder
Just a quick reminder to anyone else struggling - I've done this before. I've read the forums. I know about the unreliability of the scale and the fluctuations and the value of patience and how much more consistency matters than a few big exceptions... Intellectually. I know these things intellectually. That didn't stop me…
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Maintaining High Levels of Activity Long-Term?
I've built a schedule that I'm happy with, but I'm having some issues with recovery and performance because I'm pushing my body so hard. Currently, I'm doing: Monday: 1 hour (Weights), 1-2 hours high-intensity cardio (Martial Arts) Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 1 hour (Weights), 3 hours high-intensity cardio (Martial Arts)…
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Breaking Into the Industry
Hi! I'm relatively new to the industry. I'm living in San Francisco, CA, and I'm wondering what tips, recommendations, or insight anyone who has had consistent work could give to someone who's just starting out. Where are you finding work, do you work with an agency, where are you posting your material, etc. etc. Look…
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How do you determine your jean size?
Seeing all the recent posts about jean sizes, I thought I might as well ask... How do you determine your jean size? Skipping the academic curiosity for the moment, it seems like every store I go to sizes their jeans differently - not to mention the differences in materials and cuts. Taking my measurements doesn't seem to…
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Ladies with Defined Backs
I've started lifting. I'm noticing significant changes in tone in my arms, legs, stomach and shoulders - pretty much everything but my back. Am I just being impatient, or are there things I can do specifically to isolate and build the muscles in my upper and lower back? And, ladies who have built strong, defined back…
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I have a question about waistlines.
I'm about 5' 10" and currently 147 lbs. I'm well within the healthy range for my height, but I'd like to shape up a bit, and my goal is about 135 lbs (still within a healthy range). I'm wondering whether anyone has any idea how many inches I can realistically expect to lose from my waist if I shed these last few pounds,…