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new to stronglifts/diet question
Hello ladies! I have been sort of bouncing around experimenting with strength training for a couple of months while trying to lose some weight (fat) and haven't stuck to a program. I did some research and chose stronglifts 5x5 and started Friday- the summary thread here, form videos, and app make it so convenient and easy…
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weight loss/preserving muscle
Okay so I decided to take a less aggressive approach and set my deficit for .5lb a week and am focusing more on macros and trying to count accurately. This seems to be recommended for people who are within 10 pounds of their goal, want a longer term effect, and don't want to lose too much muscle. I'm strength training MWF…
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strength training/off days
Thanks to you guys I have stopped focusing so much on huge cardio burns and really embraced strength training. For those of you who love to lift, what kind of exercise do you do on the days when you're not hitting the weights? My last job had me walking 15 miles a day (and I lost no weight/inches during that time) so…
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LINK armband/logging exercise calories
So I'm finally going to utilize this site! It seems so helpful for people as I've been reading on the forums and one of my biggest problems is calorie counting. I think if I do that accurately, eat healthy, continue my exercise regimen and stop doing stupid fasts and fad diets I will be on the right track! I have a BodyFit…
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need help before vacation
Okay I am seriously all over the place and need advice fast. I am not heavy but I hate how I look and have issues with my weight- I obsess over it and get very upset all the time that I don't look how I want. Because of this I tend to latch on to whatever seems like it will help me lose weight because I was working hard…
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I think I messed up my metabolism!
Hi! I've been reading these forums for a few months and finally decided to join and post because I could really use some help. I am 25 years old, female, 5'3, 128 pounds. Two years ago I was 138 never dieted or exercised and started counting calories and working out moderately until I reached 108 which I believe was too…
