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Attn female heavy lifters with open diaries
(or males) So here's my story: I've always loved to lift heavy. About 10 years ago, I was lifting really heavy, and got in great shape, but I wasn't really gaining as much muscle as I thought I should be. I just chalked it up to being a slow gainer. Over the years, I've learned I was probably having too few calories. I was…
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calculating yard work
Can somebody suggest how I should calculate calories burned doing yard work? I don't mean plucking weeds. I mean moving boulders, building a rock wall, chopping wood (clearing land for a new house). I swear I burned about 50,000 calories this weekend, but that might not be exactly accurate. :laugh:
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I'm New here...A Busy but motivated mom
Hi. I found this site a few weeks ago. I am a very busy mom/step-mom of 8 kids, (5 still at home + a grandson living with us). I also work full time. I don't have much weight to lose (probably less than 20 pounds); however, I am in the worst shape of my life. I am very motivated and want to see my abs again (so far the top…