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Question about # reps/weight?
Embarrassing noob question that seems logical, but still. For weight loss, does lower weight, more reps = higher weight, less reps? Basically, I'm so bored by the time I hit my 15-20th rep on my third set, it's hard to finish sometimes. I'd love to cut the time it takes in half, but still maintain the same benefit. If so,…
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If you have children...do you use the F or S words?
I was originally going to ask in reference if you have daughters, but I guess gender shouldn't matter. I have 3 young children and as they get older I'm obviously more concerned about their own perceived body image, confidence and self worth not related to appearance etc. To that end, we don't use the words fat or skinny…
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Do you still get sore?
Noob question. I've been working out (cario + weights) now for 4-5 months, 3x week. Each Monday I increase my cardio level of intensity, but not my weights since I always feel the burn and reach failure around 15-20 reps. I've always been sore the next day. If I'm not, does that mean I need to increase weights (even more)…
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What's your mantra to keep you on track?
So what phrase or mantra do you tell yourself to stay on track? What resonates with you when you want to give in? For exercise, I have 2: "Just show up"( when I'm trying to wake up) and "Just keep going" (once I'm at the gym and want to quit or leave) For food, "I can have that, I don't want it". I'd love to hear what…
