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Length of resting period: 24 hours or 48 hours?
I keep reading conflicting information about how long your rest period between lifting days should be. Some say 24 hours, some say 48. Thus far (for a year and a half, thereabouts) I have lifted every other day. Sometimes I take an extra rest day if I am feeling crummy, but that's infrequent. Those of you who are…
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Weighted hip thrusts question
So on the advice of many Internet Peoples (lol) I switched from pelvic bridges with weights to weighted hip thrusts, with my shoulders supported on a bench. This seems to work my calves really hard as well as the butt. Is this to be expected, or is it a sign that my form may be off? I seemed OK in the mirror, copying the…
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Motivating the husband... measurements?
So once he turned the corner and got fit enough to feel good working out, hubby really got on board. That was a couple months ago. He is the kind of person who needs a lot of encouragement though to keep him in a good head space. I told him that if he took his measurements monthly it would probably help with motivation and…
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Happy dance! I moved all my weights up!
Today I increased all my weight stacks on the machines by 10 lb! That includes the shoulder lift that was so hard and had been my most difficult challenge for months and months. I know 10 lb more doesn't sound like a lot but for me it's a big change. I feel like I made a difference. XD
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Post workout soreness/ muscle discomfort question
OK, so along with the regular and expected muscle soreness when I up my game in the gym, sometimes I get a problem that's like Restless Leg Syndrome but all over my body. Usually It happens like 12-24 hours after the workout, sometimes even 2 days later. I can help it somewhat by consuming potassium and magnesium, but it's…
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Fitting clothes post weight loss... need advice
So my clothes are the right size, but not really the exact right shape any more. I weigh 123, am five three, wear a size 8. All my pants are starting to slip down in the back. I have a nice round butt, however there used to be an accumulation of fat to the sides of the small of my back, over the wings of the pelvis more or…
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measurement changes
Last time I checked my measurements was in December. My weight is the same as it was then, a variation of 120 to 123 lb. I have been working out hard and lifting as heavy as I can. Two of my measurements have changed. I have a half inch more around the hips, (from 36 to 36.5) and I can see that my butt looks rounder, which…
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HOORAY SPRING XD so happy.
So at long last there was a warm weekend with sunshine. Partied with friends all weekend, backyard BBQ and music and dancing and stuff, got sunburned because I refused to go indoors until the sun went down lol. I do not regret this at all. Today, high of 73 predicted. I'm going to spend my lunch break outside walking. XD…
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This was a nice surprise
Husband grabbed my upper arm to pull me in for a kiss... and said "HOLY CRAP. YOUR MUSCLES. You used to be all soft!" :D It's good to know that the results of all my work are perceptible to someone other than just me and my doctor! I feel a bit less of an old f@rt now lol.
