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SL 5x5 on a Deficit
Hey guys. I did SL 5x5 last year for a while. I was eating at a slight surplus and got some noob gains, but had to discontinue (long story). I am going to start lifting again to minimize muscle loss while eating at a 20% deficit. My question is, how should I modify the program? I doubt I'll be able to up the weights by 5…
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Stretch mark removal creams
Those of you who've been able to reduce/lighten old stretch marks, which creams did you use? I have stretch marks that are over a decade old and I want to make them less apparent if that's possible. There's so much stuff out there and it's so confusing. I want to know which products have actually worked for you guys, if…
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Logging Exercise - Total Burn vs Net Burn
When you log your exercise calories, do you log total calorie burn or net calorie burn? I think I should be logging net calories burned, but according to the database the calories burned for different exercises seem to be closer to total calories burned. Any thoughts?
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A Study on Types of Fats and their Effects
I found an interesting study; if this is true then I think I just found the reason behind my belly fat's refusal to budge. :ohwell: I wonder what you guys think? Is this already a well known fact? Or are there any contradictory studies that have been conducted? Here's the link to the article. -…
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Newbie at lifting, need advice
Sorry for the long and boring post. I'm a little lost. Here goes: I am 5'8", started at 192 lbs, currently at 176 lbs. I have a large frame, and measure 41-32-43. My goal weight is in the 140-150 lbs range. I don't lift heavy, never have. But I want to start now. I'm a 24 year old girl, and have no physical problems that…
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Extremely tight schedule, HELP!
Okay, let me start by saying this is not an excuse... I work my a** off everyday. I am too tired to do anything but have dinner and fall asleep at the end of the day. I work a 54-hour week (9 hours x 6 days), and spend 5 hours commuting everyday - not driving, but getting pushed around in the subway (and I live in a…
