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Where do you retain water?
Odd question - do you retain water in the same places you put on fat? So I've been doing ok with weight loss for my wedding, getting married this Saturday. The dress will still likely be a bit tight around my ribcage. I was thinking I should have very limited salt in the days running up, because I don't want my dress to be…
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Can't get motivated for wedding!
It's 11 weeks until our wedding, and when it was meant to be last May, I had done well and lost a stone. But then lockdown happened and I put on weight again. I know that I need to start now, but for the life of me I can't get motivated at all. My partner is motivated now but it's not rubbing off! Can anyone suggest any…
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Running t shirts?
I need some short sleeved t shirts to run in. Hoping for that moisture wicking fabric, conservative cut (good length etc), and in a proper size 18 (UK), available online. Nothing figure hugging or with fancy cut outs - flattering is the most important criterion! I'll wear them with boot cut black Nike running trousers from…
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Youtube workouts?
I just tried Leslie Sansom's 'walk' workout and quite liked the level it's at - not too difficult! Can anyone recommend an online workout of a similar level that might be a bit more like dancing, eg Zumba or salsa or something? Ideally not requiring too much coordination!! And probably 20-30min or so duration. Thanks.
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Cross trainer/Elliptical calories
I have a cross trainer at home. It's very basic and doesn't even know my weight etc. It gives me 200 calories for a moderate 30min workout. MFP gives me 400. I'm inclined to think 200 calories might be reasonable. What do you think? I don't have a Garmin etc. Thanks!
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Best portable home fitness equipment
I haven't done any exercise for ages, and my job is now quite sedentary so I'd like to get some exercise in. I bought a home step machine but having used it for 3 days, it doesn't get me out of breath and only raises my pulse a bit. Can anyone suggest any other very portable home exercise bit of equipment? I'll want to…
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Goal settings
Did there not used to be a facility in wlr where you could put in 'date to lose weight by' and your rate of loss and it would tell you how much you would weigh by that day? I can't find it any more.
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Women who balanced out Apple shape with lifting?
I'm intrigued at the idea that if I lift heavy and increase the size of my thighs/bum, then it'll balance out my apple shape. Has anyone done this successfully? Show me pictures please!
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How to re-find mojo?
I initially got motivated for this journey by watching 'fat, sick and nearly dead' (film). It's about juicing and I'm not into juicing, but it still motivated me, together with using a nutrininja to make delicious shakes for breakfast ( I'm still doing that). I lost 2.5 stone. Now I'm .5 stone up again (ie have still lost…
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How to re-find mojo?
Sorry posted twice!
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Home workout queries
I'm a member of a gym but don't go much. I'm thinking of quitting it and setting some stuff up to use at home, but I have minimal space and a minimal budget! At the gym I normally only do weights. I could afford some dumbbells (I normally use 18Kg at the gym) but I'm wondering how I could make the equivalent of weighted…
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Fibre supplements
Can anyone recommend a powder fibre supplement that's available in the U.K., to go in my smoothies? The reviews for psyllium suggest that it tastes pretty rank. My intention is to feel fuller for longer (and I can't fit any more veggies in my smoothie) - I'd ideally like to forego my 11am snack. Thanks!
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Other people's perceptions
I lost 2.5 stone from Jan-may this year. I haven't lost anything since May (which is fine - I haven't been focussing), and have been doing weights at the gym maybe 1-2 times a week for 20min, which is not much at all. But people think I'm still losing weight! They keep commenting that I've lost more, but I haven't! And my…
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Glute bridges
I tried glute bridges a few months ago but found the bar hurt too much (even with padding) when I had a high enough weight for it to be quite difficult (eg to only be able to do 3x5 sets). My ovaries felt squished ;) . But I keep reading that they're great for a good bum. If I was to do more reps at a lighter weight, say…
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Loose skin again!
A long shot here, but does anyone have before and after pics of their body when they started at maintenance and then after a while maintaining, which show any improvement in loose skin?
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Muscle question
I'm not sure how to put this but I hope it makes sense! I know that if you lift while you're losing weight, you'll retain some muscle. If you then don't lift at all after that, and you're at maintenance, will you keep the muscle you retained while you were losing, or will you lose it, leaving you in the same situation as…
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Lifting helping fitness?
I've been lifting for the last 3 months, with no cardio. Today I went hill climbing - I would normally have *really* struggled with this but it was a total breeze and I was hardly out of breath....could lifting have helped my cardio fitness? Am confused.
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Calves too big
Having been lifting for a few months, I've gained some good definition in my legs (newbie gains). The problem is that my calves have grown, and I don't really like it! My left calf is 15.5 inches, and my right is 16.5. When I tense them, they feel like solid muscle. The possible culprits are weighted squats, adductors…
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Heat and fluid retention?
We're having a bit of a heatwave in parts of the U.K. right now. My weight is up by about 3lb, and my scales suggest it's water weight (the fat reading goes down - this is quite reliable). I've been drinking lots but that hasn't helped. Does anyone else get this?
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Is this enough?
I started lifting 2 months ago and am loving it. I started with 5x5 but have changed it up to include the things I love and avoid the things I don't. My question is, are there any muscle groups I'm majorly missing out on if I'm doing the below exercises 3 X weekly? Bench press Squat Dumbbell row Lateral pull down Adductors…
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Home weights?
Do any of you attend a gym and also use home weights? I'm thinking about buying a set of slightly lighter ones for the days in between 5x5 (just because I'm new to lifting - 1mth - and am super keen!) but I don't know if it would be a bad idea to do weights every day.
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Body fat %
I have one of those body fat % scales. I know they're not madly accurate, but they have to be in the right ballpark, yes? So far I've lost 32lb, which is over 1/7 of my bodyweight. I've also been lifting, and can see muscle. My fat % has apparently decreased only from 39% to 37%. Surely this can't be right?!
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Pain after weighted glute bridges
I just started glute bridges the other day. Using 50kg on barbell. My gym has a thin foam thing that covers the bar, but my pubic region still feels bruised! Is this just something you get used to? Ps no DOMS of any description in my glutes, sadly (my glutes are quite strong I think - I use the highest weight on the…
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Saggy boobs...
Having lost 2 stone, my boobs have deflated a bit. That's okay, but they're a bit saggy now! Has anyone found that this improves over time, as loose skin does? Would building up my pecs help? I'm only 37...
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Stronglifts question
I'm an apple shape, and have quite broad shoulders. I've noticed them getting a bit broader since I started stronglifts, and I'd rather that didn't happen. Should I: 1) only do limited weight on ohp and bp, like 20kg (I'm currently at 25kg), or 2) keep increasing the weight but only do ohp and bp once weekly? Thanks!
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Where do you find all the other boards?!
Often someone will post a link to another board (not a thread) eg where they discuss stronglifts, or ketosis or something. How do you find these boards from the menu?
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Weighted squats
I did squats with a 15kg barbell for the first time on weds (haven't ever squatted before). I managed it at the time, but my thighs are still sore! Will it be an easier recovery next time, or should I reduce the barbell weight?
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Lifting books?
Can anyone recommend a great/the best book for beginning lifting? Ideally short and straightforward. I'm female if that matters. Thanks!
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Protein powder uk?
What are the benefits of putting a protein powder in my breakfast smoothie? Will it keep me full for longer? And does anyone have any recommendations for one I can get in the uk that's as close to tasteless (or alternatively tastes nutty) as possible? Thanks!
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Gaining muscle quickly
I've just been lifting for 2 weeks - 4x per week, for 45min. I've been going at it fairly hard in terms of weight. I already see a massive growth in my biceps when I flex them - I have guns! Is this unusually quick muscle gain for a woman, or pretty normal? Am wondering if I might be an exception to the 'women find it hard…
