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Advice on changing strength program
Looking for some advice on whether I should be changing up my strength program. I've been doing ICF 5x5 (but the 3x5 version as I was in a deficit) for 4 months now. I am now at maintenence calories and have decided to try to recomp. Should I change programs or is it OK to do the same one for a while? I am still enjoying…
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Advice on maintenance or deficit
Hi all, looking for some advice. I am lifting weights at the gym 3 times a week following ICF. I can't decide if I am best off at Maintenance or deficit. 41 year old female 5ft 7.5 148lbs Definitely want to look better round the middle. I am on my feet all day with my job. Not sedentary. Still feel confused over which…
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Anyone in stage 1 NROL4W?
I found the group for NROL4W but no one is posting in it. I wondered if anyone at the same stage wants to chat?
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Is my routine OK?
I'm new to the gym and strength training but am really enjoying using the machines. I am sticking with them for now, not looking for advice on using free weights instead. I can only get to the gym 3 times a week and do this same routine every time. Does it look OK? Is there anything else I should add in? More legs? I use:…
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Advice on the last 10lbs please.
So I'm down to losing the last 10lb! I have also joined the gym. I would like some advice on what sort of exercise I should be doing. The last 1lb feels like it's pretty much all in my stomach! The rest of me looks OK. Should I be doing strength training while still eating in a deficit or this a bad idea? This is the area…
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working full time and have a toddler. When to exercise?
Are there any other mums of toddlers who work full time? I am struggling to find the time to exercise now maternity leave is over. I am up at 6am looking after LO. When I get home I put him to bed and am hungry for my dinner by then so don't feel that is a good time to exercise. I cook and eat dinner and by then it is…
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Anyone do pilates using youtube?
I would like to start some pilates, but haven't got a clue really! I want to use youtube but it was a bit overwhelming and I wondered if anyone has followed a program on there that they can recommend. I don't really want to do the same video all the time, more a progressive program if that is possible?! Also, do I need any…
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Feel I am at a bit of a crossroads.
This post is gonna be a bit rambly I am afraid! I don't really know where I am going with it, just thought it would help to write it down. I have lost 2 stone over the last couple of years and am really happy about that. However I am not really happy with how I look as I still have a real belly on me. My quandary is this.…
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Quick question!
I have been eating at tdee - 15% and it's been working brilliantly. I worked my numbers out on scooby and set myself as lightly active as i am a teacher and have a toddler, but i hadn't been doing proper exercise. But as I said the numbers were right as i was losing a pound a week. I have now started doing a few body…
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Ladies doing body weight exercise - show me your results
I am desperate to loose fat especially around my belly. I am at a good weight but still have too much fat. All the fantastic results I have seen are from lifting heavy but I have no access to a gym or money for equipment. So I would love to see what results I could achieve from body weight exercise at home. I am currently…
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What do you take to work for lunch?
Just looking for some new ideas on what I can pack for lunch. Any high protein ones welcome too!
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Stomach bigger in evening than Morning
My stomach is a lot flatter (flatter not flat!) when I wake up in the morning than by the end of the day. It sticks out so much in the evening. Is this normal?
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I am trying to lose body fat.
I am now happy with my weight but I really need to lose body fat. I am currently doing the beginners bodyweight workout on nerdfitness as i can only work out at home, not the gym. Is this a good place to start? Will this get me on the right track? Is there anything else i should be doing? Also where do I go after this…
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Strength dvd?
I need to start some strength training at home. Could anyone recommend a dvd for beginners? I don't even know if they exist! Or even a set of videos on YouTube.
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new here and looking for reassurance
This time last year i had just lost 25lb. Then as i was getting closer to goal the weight loss stopped, i was on 1200 cals. I wasn't too bothered when the loss stopped and pretty much gave up but managed to maintain for the last year. now i am back on it and have discovered this group. I am just looking for reassurance as…
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happy with scale but not belly!
I have been doing a lot of reading around today and been trying to make some decisions. I think i am happy with what the scales say but not with my pot belly. I am 133 lb and 5ft 9". Do i really need to try and lose more weight or is it down to exercise/toning now? I have also been reading eat more to weigh less and so…
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MFP given me MORE calorie allowance! feels odd!
Pointless thread really! I just realised i hadn't updated my profile and goals etc for a while. I changed my preferred loss to 1lb a week instead of 1and a half lb and put in a new goal weight. i also changed to less exercise as i am not quite managing as much as i used to. Then it gave me MORE calories to eat! It feels so…
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beginner to strength training needs little advice
I am beginning my strength training at home and have got together an exercise program and have looked at a lot of websites with videos and full body workouts etc but i would just like some advice. Should i do the same exercise program each time or different exercises each time? There are so many different exercises out…
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Websites for low cal recipes
Hiya, can anyone recommend some websites for calorie dinners that all the family will enjoy?! Thanks x
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How to store half an avocado?!
Sorry for the random question for my first post! Whenever I try to store the left over half of an avocado it always turns brown and horrible. Even in an air tight bag in the fridge. Is there a magic way to store it?
