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Is she a doctor or "a doctor like Dr. Pepper's a doctor"?
I went to see a new PCP to confirm that some symptoms I was having were anxiety related. She said they were and then suggested I try lifestyle changes before using medications. I don't want any meds unless I really need them, so that was good. However, then she started talking about how an important part of everyone's…
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Is direct core work a waste of time?
I've read "so you want a nice stomach" many times, so I know that crunches, planks, etc. aren't necessary to get a tight, flat mid section. I personally have visible abs and don't do any direct core work. However, I feel there is room for improvement and am wondering if ab exercises are worthwhile to add in to what I am…
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free weights at the gym
I finally got up the nerve to ask someone to show me how to use the squat rack at the gym. I'm not going to be intimidated by the scary, scary free weight area anymore! ;) I had been lifting at home, but the gym's equipment is obviously better. Also, the manager who helped me said he thought I'd been working with one of…
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Bad info re: heavy lifting and weight loss?
I was telling my friend that I just started the SL 5x5 lifting program. She was questioning whether heavy lifting was right for her because she wants to lose around 80 pounds. She said she was using an ab machine at the gym with 90 pounds on it and a guy approached her and said she needed to do low weights and high reps to…
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Purposely sweating off water weight
I'm referring to using saunas or working out in warm clothing. What is the point of doing this? Is it just for people who weigh in for one reason or another or can it actually make you look slimmer temporarily? Like for an event where you're showing a lot of skin or wearing something tight?
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How to determine my goal weight
I'm 5'4" and now weigh 120lbs. I started at 124 lbs. I currently have my goal weight set at 117. I eat around 1500 calories a day and workout 3 days a week for an hour with cardio and strength training. While doing this, I have seen my body getting smaller and tighter, but my weight hasn't changed much lately. At this…
