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Squat question
I started SL yesterday, however I have been folowing NROL4W since January, so I am not a complete newbie to lifting. However, I struggle with squats. My husband watched me yesterday, my form was terrible. After watching some youtubes and reading many articles last night, and me squatting many times over with hubby…
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Newbie
I will be starting Stronglifts tomorrow. Since January I have been following New Rules Of Lifting for Women, but I am unhappy the length of time the workouts are taking. I need to be able to workout in the mornings so I have time to do all the family things I want and need to do. I also need to still be able to throw in…
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Alternative - stage 2
We have some weights etc at home. Bench, barbell, rack, ball. If I decide to do this at home I will get dumbbells. I am going to be starting stage 2 in a few weeks. What alternatives can I use for cabel horizontal chop and underhand grip lat pulldown? Thanks
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Whats for dinner?
In need of new food ideas... what are you having for dinner?
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Dumbbell shoulder press - stage 1
I upped my weight today - I went for 10lb to 15lb. I could only manage 9 lifts instead of 12. I am going to try again with the same weight next time, hopefully I will be able to do more. I really am a weak girlie!!!!!!
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another calorie question
I am confusing myself - doesn't take a lot to do!!!! CALORIES I am going by the book, one amount for non workout day, a different amount for workout day. I am only in week 2 and haven't taken new measurements, so I am not freaking out about weight gained or anything like that. I just want to make sure I'm doing this…
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Stage 1 - step up help
Stage 1 - Step ups What do you use for your step? I don't think I used a high enough step. First time I used the stepper, Today i was going to use a bench, but was scared I would fall, so I used the second step on the stairs.
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No Swiss exercise ball
First day at new gym today, looked for all the equipment I will need to start stage 1 on Monday. They do not have exercise balls. I was thinking of getting a ball and doing those exercises when I get home from the gym, or are there any variations I could do?
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New to this, what do you enter in MFP?
I am starting stage 1 on Monday. I have worked out my calories for non-workout and workout days. Heres my question, probably one of many as I progress through this.... What do you enter in MFP as exercise for STAGE 1? Do you eat back your exercise calories? thanks for your help.
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NROL4W - How to log exercise in MFP?
Anyone out there doing NROL4W? I am about to start stage 1, I was wondering how you log this into MFP as exercise?
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Christmas is not just one day - for me
So firstly I am English, therefore Christmas is at least 2 days - Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Secondly I live in UAS, so throw Christmas Eve in the mix. Thirdly, my parents are visiting for Christmas this year. I haven't seen them since last Christmas. So my point - I will be celebrating Christmas / New Year (NYE is also…
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How many claories should I be eating when lifting?
Monday I will start lifting heavy - well heavier than I have been. I will increase weight and decrease reps. My stats - 5ft 6 in 178lb Female I lift 4 days a week followed by cardio ofr 30-40 mins 1 day a week cardio for 60 mins I have been reading alot about lifting and calories needed. MFP gives me 1340 calories per day,…
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Am I Lightly Active?
I'm not sure what I am.... I work a desk job, but I work out at the gym 4-5 days a week. I put lightly active, it upped my daily calories, I hope its the right choice. How would you describe your normal daily activities? Sedentary: Spend most of the day sitting (e.g. bank teller, desk job) Lightly Active: Spend a good part…
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Weekly menus
Do you make a menu for the week? We are starting to do this, I need ideas pease.
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Fitbit, does anyone have one?
I have been looking into HRM. I want something that can track my calories and distance when I run outside. I came across Fitbit, which looks like it could do that and more. Anyone out there use one?
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Before and so far...still a way to go
My top weight, maybe 210 or higher. Today I am 179.4. I am hoping to get to 150. Still a way to go but hopefully on the right track.
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A small NSV, but it made me smile
I went home to England at Christmas and bought myself a couple of pairs of jeans. I got them a bit too small as I am determined to loose some more weight. Tonight one of them fits me. Yippee for me. Still a long way to go, but I'm getting there, slowly but surely.
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Running sneakers
The bottom of my feet burn after running for a while. Any suggestions on good running sneakers or maybe some good insoles? I have decided to make running my workout of choice, I need my feet to help out!!!!!
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Lunch ideas
I am getting bored witht he same old menu. Boredom tome means danger as I fall off the healthy eating wagon!!! Lately I have had salad most days. I swapped greens for broccoli slaw, add tuna, veggies and a little feta cheese. Its good, but now I need some new ideas please. I like to try and keep my lunch under 300 calories.
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C25K, what are your speeds
I started C25K recently. I just completed week 3 day 1. My question, what speed do you walk and run? I am walking between 3 and 3.5 mph and running between 5 and 6 mph.
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Breakfast help
I am always hungry around an hour after breakfast. I usually have Special K cereal and silk milk. Any ideas for a low calorie, filling breakfasts?
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Good day today
Today is a good day I have met my first mini goal. I have a pair of jeans that were too small at the start of summer. I have wanted to wear them all summer, today I am wearing them!!!!!!! I am also wearing underwear that is a size smaller. Why did I wait so long to count my calories? Why did I waste all that money on WW…
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22 weeks, 22 lbs?
I have 22 weeks until I go home for a visit. 22 weeks, can I loose at least 22lbs? That should hopefully take me to a UK size 12. I would love to hit the Next Boxing Day sale and buy some great size 12 and maybe even some size 10's to keep me motivated. This is only week 3 of calorie counting. I am loving it at the moment…
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Fat clothes??
what are you doing with your fat clothes? I was thinking of moving them to the closet in the spare room. Keeping them just incase. But is this a bad idea? I don't want to go back to that size. I think I have answered my own question. I am going to donate them. I WILL not need them again.
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Skinny cow candy
I'm eating some now. I'm not sure what I think. It's ok but is it rally worth 120 calories?
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It only took 12lbs.
I have 2 pairs of knee high boots. I can only wear them under jeans because I can't do the up all the way. Well, that was before loosing 12lbs. I just tried them on and they do up, all the way to the top. I still have around 30lbs to go, but small steps!!! At the moment I can't wear the boots, it's a heat wave here in…
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Hello size 14, its nice to see you again!!!
My first small success.... Today I am offically a size 14 again. I have jeans and trousers, bith size 14. They fit. Not breath in and squeeze them on, but really fit. No muffin top, not red marks on my belly when I take them off. Today I am a happy girl. 2 more sizes to go to my target.
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Not used all my calories
i have 630 calories left today. 440 were exercise calories. I cannot eat all these. My question...... If I don't use them all today can I save them for Thursday when I go out for cocktails?
