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Halfway through - progress photos
Hi everyone, I was going to post these on the main board but was a bit shy, and besides, figured they would be more appreciated here with others who are doing NROLFW. I'm up to workout 3 of Stage 4B so about halfway through the programme. The first pic was about 1 week before I started NROL4W - as you can see I carry my…
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Do I need to lift weights?
Hi all, after opinions on this. Ive started doing boot camp group fitness 4-5 times per week 45 min sessions. This involves lots of back to basic type exercises like push ups, skipping, squats, lunges, sit ups etc. So no equipment, only body weight resistance. I definately feel my muscles have been working afterwards!…
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NSV - my legs
A rather funny NSV.... but I was at the gym today bending down to pick up some weights and noticed this strange looking "lump" at the edge of my calf. I was a bit worried I had done something awful to myself! After checking in the mirror and realising that I also had the same on the other leg it dawned on me that strange…
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Lean muscle % and calorie requirement
Hi everyone, After gaining and losing the same 2kg for a month or two I decided to go to see a dietician. She was very thorough, asked me lots about my lifestyle then weighed and measured me including calculating my lean muscle mass. She then used this to calculate how many calories I should be eating and I was surprised…
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Reassurance please!
Hi all, I've been tracking my food on MFP and exercising regularly for exactly one month now. I've lost a grand total of 1.2kg (3 pounds) which isn't exactly earth shattering given that I do have 16kg (35 pounds) to lose. I'm ok in theory with a slow loss, this is for life, I've had 2 babies in 2 years so things are bound…
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Weight gain with weights
Hi there, In the last 7 days I've started getting serious about exercising - I've been doing the 30-day shred on alternate days with a gym workout the other days (20 - 30 mins cardio, 15 - 20 mins free weights). I've been eating well, staying within my calorie allotment, but have noticed a small gain on the scales. I'm not…
