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Companion training plan
This plan is pretty loosely thought out so far, but I was thinking about a workout plan under the ideas of a companion training plan. The idea is that they're exercises specifically designed to help in case of a sudden offer of becoming a companion. So, what would a companion need to train? A lot of running. Intense…
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Looking for women doing Starting Strength
I've been doing Starting Strength since early June and I just wanted to get to know if anyone else here was also doing it. I really wanted to do New Rules of Lifting for Women, because I know so many people who do it, but like that SS only a few simple lifts, and that the 3x5 reps let me work on lifting heavy. I just admit…
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Me learning not to change programs
I've been doing Starting Strength for a few weeks now and I've really gotten into it. I wasn't really always doing it consistantly at first, and my gains weren't always very stable at first, but my experiences taught me a few key things that it (and New Rules of Lifting for Women) blatantly said, but that I didn't actually…
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Another newbie (no advice needed, just squee)
I started doing Starting Strength (the variant that lets me postpone trying power cleans for now) about two weeks ago and I feel great. I'm not as consistant as I'd like yet, but I'm slowly getting strong and I like it. I had no idea how addictive it would be. I have to admit I'm still working out how many calories to eat…
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A challenge for May - Hot Scots in May?
I've noticed things have been quiet here, so I'm going to propose a challenge for the month of May. Whether you're already on a plan, want to start one, or want an excuse to ramp it up, this may be the challenge for you. Summer is coming up and I challenge each of you to start June with a body honed by efforts in May. It's…
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Minor, but exciting, NSV
A few years ago I bought a pair of jeans at a charity shop because I was 'thin' at the time and I was certain they'd fit. They didn't. I decided to make them my goal jeans. I then left them at my parents' place when I did a major move and forgot about them. Last month I went back to visit family and found the jeans all…
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My (in person) support has become unsupportive
Warning: It's a little ranty. I've noticed some of my friends (mostly one) who were nice and supportive of me getting from obese to overweight who are much less supportive when I'm working towards a healthy BMI and getting fit. While I understand and respect that others are either earlier in their weight loss journey or…
