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Need help with macros!
I am 4'11 and 117.6 lbs. 31(about to be 32 next month, YIKES!) years old. I am training for a Spartan Beast in Oct. so I am not worried about losing weight right now (would not cry if it happens:) but I want to make sure my macros are on track. I have my calories set to 1800 with Carbs (225) Protein (113) and Fat (50). The…
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Help me make a training routine please!
I am training for a Super Spartan in May. I have been doing stronglifts for about a year now and I am making great progress with the program. I have done a little running but not nearly enough for a 8 mile race. So can anyone help me figure out how to keep doing stronglifts and when to add the running in? Thanks!
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How do i?
Find out how much more weight to lose to be at a certain body fat%? I am currently 128lbs and about 30% body fat (got this from fat2fit using measurements) I would like to get 20% body fat. Is there a formula somewhere that will tell me this? Never mind I think I got it figured out LOL I am not good at math so I thought I…
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Squat for check 3:)
I have been working on my squat form FOREVER lol. I "think" I finally have it. Before I would get my butt up and them my chest would come up after and it looked like a good morning almost. I will be moving to 3x5 on my squats but I want to make sure my form is good before I do. Thanks everyone!…
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Quick question.
So I want to cut some of my squats down from 5x5. I know that 3x5 is the next step but can I do 5x3? The reason I am asking is because when doing squats I can do 3 reps with good form but when I get to the 4th and 5th rep I start to get out of breath and a little dizzy. So would 5x3 ( 5 sets of 3 reps) be ok to do?
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Can I?
Switch to 3x5 on squats but leave everything else 5x5? Squatting 3 times at 5x5 a week is KILLING me! I can do 3 reps with good form but by the time I get to 4 and 5 I start to get light headed and my lips go numb LOL. Plus my hip flexors are sore all the time even after stretching and massaging them. I am on a medication…
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Stupid question?
While on the treadmill I was lightly jogging (4.2mph at a 1.5 incline) to warm up (5 minutes) and noticed that my heart rate was in the 157-162 range. I did my run and when my lungs could not take it anymore I decided to lower my speed to 3.0mph and upped the incline to 8 for the last 10 minutes. I again noticed that my…
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Squat form check please!
This is 60lbs.......was doing heavier but had to deload quite a bit to get form better(was really hurting in one of my hip flexors) http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid644.photobucket.com/albums/uu164/ameliasmommy26/20130506_163718.mp4
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Squat form check please!
This is 60lbs.......was doing heavier but had to deload quite a bit to get form better(was really hurting in one of my hip flexors)
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My theme song!! What is yours?
So when I feel like I am doing all this calorie counting and working out for nothing this song comes to mind! Then I get my butt back in gear:) No easy way out by Robert Tepper:) Baby, baby, we can shed this skin <---I change this word to fat in my head We can know how we feel inside Instead of goin' down an endless road…
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Homemade weight rack!
I just wanted to share a pic of my new homemade weight rack!! Took a few days to build but it was worth the savings $$:)
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Will these work as the fractional weights I need?
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00056673/k-G2797697?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kw={keyword}&gclid=CP-V7IeGrbYCFRMZnQodTE0A-g http://www.drillspot.com/products/362569/Approved_Vendor_1JY52_Flat_Washer
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Squat form check 2.
Here is me with just the bar. http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ameliasmommy26/media/20130403_193000.mp4.html Here is me with 70lbs http://s644.photobucket.com/user/ameliasmommy26/media/20130403_195915.mp4.html I am starting to think maybe I wont try to go ATG because once I get down that low I feel myself using more of my…
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Help me, Help her!
My mother is coming to stay with me and my family for about 2 months. She is obese and has a multitude of health problems such as- high blood pressure, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, pre diabetes, arthritis, and psoriasis. She is also on a lot of medication to combat those problems. We eat relatively healthy at my…
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Squat form check please!
I have been having trouble with my hip flexor on my left side so I had to deload so it is not hurting. I stretched really well and it felt a lot better yesterday with less weight. Any advice on form? I feel like I am doing something wrong but I cant figure it out :)…
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How do I improve grip strength?
I am having trouble with Deadlifts because of my grip. Now that I am getting into the higher weight (125) for deadlifts I am not able to complete them due to grip. My fingers give out and I almost drop the bar. How do I get better at grip strength? Is it ok for me to use the lifting hooks for Deadlifts? Does anyone use…
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Am I doing ok?
:) I am in week 3 of SL and want to know if I am progressing enough. Here are my stats. Squats=75 Overhead press=50 Deadlifts=115 Bench press=60 Barbell rows=60 Squats are getting super hard for me and I was supposed to do 80lbs last night but could only do the 75lbs again. And Deadlifts I was supposed to do 125 but could…
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Need help with calories!
I am going into my 2 week of SL and I am eating 1500 cals. This past weekend I did go over that limit but I am back on track. I am 4'11, 138lbs and 30 years old. Is 1500 too many calories for me? Even before SL I did the whole 1200 cals and ate back exercise cals which averaged out to about 1500 anyway. Weight loss has…
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Newbie here!
I have just started the stronglifts program. I am 4'11, 138lbs, and 30 years old. I calculated my TDEE and subtracted 20% which gives me 1500 cals. Also my macros are 40p 40c 20f, is this a good break down? I am wondering if will still lose weight doing the program and if it is good to be in a deficient while doing it? Any…
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Recipe help!
I am making this http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/beef-potato-and-quinoa-soup.html I am thinking about adding some chopped spinach to it to add veggies........good idea or no?
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Please help me make a plan!!
I need a workout plan. I have been doing Insanity for 3 weeks but my knees and legs are killing me. I want to add weight training into my routine. I have dumbbells 5-35lbs. I also have a weight bench with weights but I am really intimidated by it. Can someone please help me come up with a plan on what exercises to do and…
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Warrior Dash- Mississippi 2013 anyone?
I signed up for this a few weeks ago:) Anyone else doing this one in Mississippi? This is my first time doing a race and need help preparing for it. What do I need to do to get ready? What type of workouts are best?
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You MUST try this recipe!!
I made this recipe and ate it over cauliflower mashed "potatoes". The BEST freakin "low carb" meal I have had since I started low carb about 5 week ago and I have had tasty meals :) Seriously, SO GOOD!! http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/tylers_beef_stroganoff.html I did omit the wine and dijon mustard because I did not have…
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Carbquik baking mix?
I was thinking about getting some of this to make cinnamon rolls on for the weekend. Is this a good product or should I stay away from it? If anyone has a low carb cinnamon roll recipe that does not require this mix please share it with me :)
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NSV! Can wear wedding rings again!
I had to take my wedding rings off during my second pregnancy because of my weight gain. Even after giving birth it would not go back on. I tried every so often to wear it with no luck and now 2 years after having my little boy it fits again!! YAY!!!
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Ketone test strips??
I bought some of these strips to see if my carbs are low enough to work (burn fat). I am eating about 38 total. I used one and it is the small color level of 15. Does this mean I am in ketosis or does it need to be darker?
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Do I have this right or not?
I am 4'11 and 137.2 lbs. I am doing Insanity 6 days a week and burn 300-500 cals a day. I used that road map thread thingy to tell me my BMR (1395) and my TDEE (1918)<If I use lightly active. So then I subtracted 20% of my TDEE and got (1534). So my question is do I just eat 1534 TOTAL and not worry about exercise cals. Or…
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Need low calorie sauce for Salmon please?
I am looking for a low cal sauce to put on top of my Salmon. But nothing sweet because I dont like sweet sauces :) Thanks
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Flax, PB, banana MIM. Sooo Good!
I wanted a "lowish" carb breakfast this morning and came across MIM or muffin in a minute. I just added banana, PB and sf chocolate syrup. Chocolate, PB, banana MIM recipe 1 whole egg 1/4 cup flax seed meal 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp sugar free chocolate syrup 1/2 medium banana mashed 1 packet…
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Need help staying on track!
I fell off the wagon about 2 months ago. I stopped working out, starting eating crap food again and I have gained about 6 pounds back UGHH!! I need some serious motivation!! I am 149lbs and 4'11. I really would like to be at 120-125 by Christmas. Is that possible? Would anyone like to start a group challenge with me so I…
