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HELP - Asking Questions About Your Intake
Hi SideSteel & Sarauk2sf :smile: Hoping you can help! My main goal is to start seeing a more toned torso. My arms & legs are fine - but my midsection still is fluffy!! I'm not sure what to do or what I need to change! Height - 5ft 1 Weight - 114lb Age - 26 Body fat % (I use 3 different calculators & take an average -…
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HELP!!! Pulled / Strained Abdominals
Hi :) I've been suffering with a cold for about a week now (Coughs and sneezing alot). On Sunday, I took an Abs class at the gym and yesterday my abs were sore ( in a good way!), but then I had a coughing fit and I think I've managed to pull my abs!! It's so painful right at the top of my abs, right under my bra to just…
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New girl at a gym full of Men...
Hey, I'm hoping someone can help...! :smile: So, I started a new gym last week with the intention of increasing my strength & weight workouts... I currently lift at home about 3 times a week, but I'm limited to 2x 4.5kg dumbells... I've been to the gym twice this week first thing in the morning, and each time I have…
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Body Fat Percentage and Abs....
Ok, so I'm struggling to understand where I'm going wrong... Over the past 15 months I have lost 28 lb through diet and exercise. Now I am at a happy place with my weight and I'm focusing more on building muscle. I am totally ok with my legs and arms (muscle has started showing!!) but my stomach is still 'soft' around the…
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Help with dining out!!!
Hi everyone! I'm off out for a meal tomorrow (proper home cooked italian!!) but I'm not sure what to have... I'm craving pasta as I've had it once since mid-december! But I know this isn't going to be the most nutritional choice.... For starter I'm going basic, Melon and ham! But for mains, I'm stuck!…
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Am I eating too much?
Hi, I'm would love it if someone could look over my food diary and tell me if they think I am eating too much (not calories wise, just quantity!) I have 3 meals a day, but then also snack in between. I try not to eat past my dinner (usually about 7pm) I'm 5'1" and weigh 110lb, I'm looking to tone rather than lose weight. I…
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Muscle Strain - PLEASE HELP!!!
Morning...! So on saturday I completed level 2 of Ripped in 30 followed by the below for 3 sets: Dumbbell lunge (forward) x 10 Dumbbell lunge (side) x 10 Dumbbell squat x 10 Dumbbell squat (sumo) x 10 Dumbbell deadlift (romanian) x 10 Dumbbell deadlift (stiff leg) x 10 Bodyweight glute kickback x 10 Bodyweight butt ups x…
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Needing help with food diary...
Hi guys, I'm currently towards the end of my weight loss journey and am starting to think of muscle building now (Nothing too big, just toning up!!) I'm currently still eating at a deficit, just to lose the last couple of pounds. I understand that once I start lifting and proper strength training, my weight might go up but…
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27 Pounds lost... Advice Needed
I had never worried about how much I weighed, what size clothes I was, or anything like that. I had always been able to eat what I want and get away with it.... But I started to realize that as I was getting older, it wasn't so easy to maintain my size! So in January, I started cutting out junk food, eating more veggies…
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Needing calorie help....!!!
Ok, so I'm stuck in a bit of a rut and need some help! I've lost 26lb since January, though calorie counting and exercise. But I've hit a brick wall now with my last 4lb!! I'm 5'1" & weigh 110lb. My calorie intake for a day is 1200. I work out approx 3/4 times a week, burning between 280 & 450 cals a session. I don't eat…
