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elvis bossa nova baby
Just got the cd, whos in?
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my husband said...
That my arms are starting to look like my brothers. Now my bother took a tad bit of offense to that, hoping he was a little more buff than his younger sister ( hes 56 im almost 54) and i know his arms are hairier. Were both veiny like our dad so maybe thats what it is. I was gonna take pic since we were all there today but…
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glute building while in deficit
If we cant expect muscle growth while in a deficit how is the butt getting lifted and rounder with bridges and squats etc.
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eminent loss
Not a diet or exercise related post, im just feeling so intensely sad over having to make the descision to euthanize my dog. Shes a boxer and is the now 11 year old " puppy" from our first litter. Her mom and dad are both gone now. She will be the fifth dog ive had to make the heartwrenching descision of ending her life. I…
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went to the gym and just couldnt do it
Ive been working out 5-6 days a week fairly intensely1-11/2 hours each time for the last two years ,mostly strength in the last 8 weeks but today i was achey so i got on treadmill for 40 min nothing intense and then went to do some upper body. Ive noticed that ive stalled on my weights so i went even lighter 17.5 instead…
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considering a bulk
Im wanting to increase muscle. The only fat left to lose is inner thigh and back of arms and it isnt enough to bother me weight wise. Im wanting to build some glute and back mass and maintain the muscle i have every where else. I know you cant spot reduce but can i spot build? How much over maintenance should i aim for. Im…
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body comp results
I had the tanita body comp analyzer done at the ymca 5/21 and again today. I know the reliability isnt perfect but im wondering if the difference between the two readings would be correct. I eat apparently at maintenance because i dont lose lbs and im not gonna eat less so im happy with that . I have changed my workouts to…
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squatting and upper body pain
Finally got under a bar and squatted, i was only doing goblet squats. First time wed, i did just the bar with the front crossed arms grip. It went well so last nite i tried bar on upper back did 10 reps with bar then added 10lbs did 10 more added 10 more and did 8, got wobbly on last rep so stopped, did the rest of my…
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two lifting questions
First ?Im currently doing goblet squats with 35 lb dumbell, 3×10, i want to move into front squats with barbell. Ive seen different positions for holding bar, one is elbows held high and underhanded with bar on shoulder shelf. Problem for me is my elbows want to drop or my wrist doesnt stay on shoulders which are supposed…
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asking for help at gym
Im not new to exercise,weight training but am new to the gym. I joined the Y after my other place closed. There is alot of equipment im not used to and the free weights area is really confusing too me with all the different benches. So ive been doing all my lifts with dumbells cause i can just get what i want and they have…
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tricep bar for squats
Im now at a gym instead of my bootcamp classes and im using dumbells for all of my workouts cause im not sure about barbells. Im currently using a 35lb db for goblet squats .im able to do 3 sets of 10 so i know i need to move up but i cant hold more. I did some barbell squats in a bodypump class the weight was ridiculously…
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good article on why to track calories
Read this today,its what most of us already know but its good to see something in print to emphasize the whys and hows. He does mention the thermo thing but dont let that stop you from reading it completely because it still is a sensible article and explains why tracking calories is what works for most people.…
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had to laugh hope i dont see myself on funny gym pics
I posted last week about my workout place unexpectly closing and merging with a crossfit gym ,i tried it didnt like it so i joined the ymca. Im totally lost i havent been in a gym in 15 years or more.,anyway nothing was the same. So tonites my third trip and im ready ive got a workout plan off bb the erin stern one. Im…
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my gym moved now im lost
Ive been going to a small gym that only offered bootcamp and personal training. Ive been doing bootcamp for almost 2 years there mon- fri one hour each night. Without any warning the owner,who i thought was a friend, closed up and is attempting to merge with an existing gym. The distance is not a problem but everything…
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i don't lift heavy. pics
I've been at this for over a year and i do lots of reps 20-50 per set using 10 lb dumbells for shoulder press and tricep kickbacks. only use a resistant band for biceps and pullups. doing a bunch of pushups various position and lat raises etc 8-10 lb. i do 2 days upper and two days lower and one day everything. this is…
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aging=less calories
Was playing around with tdee cal. Put in my stats but with different ages. At present i exercise 5 days aweek intense but only enter reg. My bmr is roughly 1150,my tdee is 1600. Subtracting the recommdnded 15% i get wohoo 1400 a day. Now picture this in 6 yrs when im 60 and hopefully finally my goal weight of 120. Still…
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maintaining muscle
I keep reading posts that say you cant build muscle and lose fat, so if Im wanting to just maintain the muscle I have built and now lose some fat how do I change my lifting ie do I continue the same schedule just use less weight and do more reps or cut back on lifting days per week. And what about calories, apparently Im…
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pics add pounds
Is it just me or do you think pics actually make you look bigger. I look in the mirror and think ,not bad, then i take pics for reference and i look terrible. Is it my imagination, is it my camera, mirrors, delusional false hopes,what gives.
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loose skin from gravity
I wanted to ask the pt on boards or women with this issue,is it possible to build enough muscle to fill in the loose skin so its not crepey looking. The skin is loose from age not from being overly stretched from extreme excess weight. Most bothersome in ab region and front of upper arms. Comments
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anything other than squats
Looking for some tips on hamstring/ glute/ exercises with free weights or bodyweight other than squats. Thanks
