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Still learning.. Am I on track?
Hi SS and Sara! Firstly compliments to you guys for making the effort to offer the help and support you have in this group. Seriously you guys are awesome. :flowerforyou: I've been on MFP for a while but only have started really using it 3-4 months ago. I started out at 1200 kcal because that was what MFP put me at until I…
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The OHP sets are my cryptonite :(
Hey guys! I've done SL5x5 on and off before leaving for the Christmas holiday and managed to get 1x5 sets of the OHP with the empty Oly bar. Had a 3-week holiday in between and got really ill the last week (GI problems) so I had a really low cal intake for about a week (I was limited to bland meals and small servings).…
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Suggestions on Nutrition for a beginner?
Hey all, I've just started incorporating a lot more strength training in my workouts using the StrongLifts workouts from time to time. However come New Year I intend to follow the plan more rigidly (why the wait? because I will be in the Philippines till then visiting family for Christmas :tongue:) I've been reading a lot…
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Reached goal but unhappy with body comp. Maintenance time?
Hey all, I finally managed to get down to my goal weight (yay!) but still not happy with my body comp and BF%. So I was thinking that maybe it was about time that I move on to maintenance and concentrating on just lifting? I currently have strength (both lifting and body weight) incorporated into my workouts mixed up with…
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Plateau :(. Should I increase or decrease my cals?
Hey guys. I've kind of hit a dead end the past week with only 1 more inch to go. I started at 1200 cals as an MFP noob but calculated by TDEE and bumped it up to 1700. I was feeling great and getting good results and never felt hungry! Now I started doing strength so I've increased my protein intake to 30% and am pretty…
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To the people who lift - any tips for a beginner?
Hey everyone! After perusing the threads of MFP I was thinking incorporating strength training more heavily into my workouts, however I don't really know how or where to start having been a cardio addict most of my workout life. Through Insanity I've managed to lose weight and inches and am only one inch away from my waist…
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Skinny fat people - help with the last few inches?
I've been struggling with the last 2 inches off my waist for 2 years now. Currently at 28 inches and want to drop down to 26 and exercise 5-6 times a day and eating 5-6 times a day. All clean. Been reading so many different mixed opinions on eating more to lose vs eating less to lose, bulking then cutting versus just…
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Any workout ideas after the Insanity programme?
I really need some inspiration on workouts out there. I am finishing Insanity soon but at a loss on what to do after. I am not keen on doing other home exercise programmes because I miss group exercises and outdoor stuff however I wonder whether the likes of Zumba and Body Pump (which I used to do regularly) or running…
