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recipes using protein powder
I decided to try a new brand of protein powder when my last one ran out. I bought a tub, used one scoop in a smoothie, and decided it's the grossest brand ever. Very chalky, and not a great taste. I either have to toss it, give it away, or try and figure out some other way to use it up. Any suggestions on recipes I can add…
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lifting progression - Too slow? OK?
I know everyone lifts different, and that's ok. But I was hoping to get some opinions on lifting progression. I started lifting in Oct/Nov 2014. Its now 8 months later and here is what my lifts have gone from (all sets of 5, in lbs, no idea what my 1RM is) Squat 20 to 130 Bench 30 to 90 OHP 35 to 60 Deadlift 70 to 165 Bent…
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squats form question
I hit my PB on squats the past few days, 130 (not much i know for some of you :smile: ). I do 5x5. I notice on my last set that my form starts to break down. I can feel my back arching/shoulders dropping instead of staying more neutral. What do you do in that case? Deload for that last set, or continue on with that weight?…
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Would you drop to 900 calories per day at your doctors advice?
Just wanted some others thoughts. I mentioned to my doctor today (getting a standard checkup done), that i'm on 1200 calories a day, and that my weight loss has stalled over the past 4-5 months. He said I should drop to 900 calories per day. A bit of background. I've lost 57 lbs to date (since Feb/14). I'm 5'1, went from…
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Lift through it?
I slipped on ice when I arrived at the gym parking lot yesterday, foot slipped out from under me and I slammed my shoulder into the door of my jeep. It hurt like heck, but didn't swell. I pushed through the pain and did my lifting workout anyways last night, but i'm even more sore today. Just wondering what your thoughts…
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MFPs minimum daily calories for a woman?
I've been using MFP for months now. Based on my original goals, it set my daily recommended caloric intake at 1200 calories. Which I was fine with. I've seen so many articles that 1200 was the lowest a woman should go. I hit a milestone this week, and the MFP app prompted me, asking if I wanted my goals adjusted to match…
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What's on your playlist?
Looking to download some new songs for working out/lifting. What do you listen to?
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post hernia-repair lifting
A bit of back story. I had a large abdominal hernia repaired in April. 3 months or so after that the hernia reoccurred. After that I started lifting....and i'm loving it. I now have to get the hernia repaired again, too dangerous to leave as is. Will it be safe to go back to lifting once my 8 week lift restrictions are…
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Deadlift question
For a deadlift, do you start every lift from the floor? Or just the start of the set? I looked at different sites, such as SL5x5 and some others on youtube, and there seems to be inconsistency in how to do it. I just want to make sure I'm doing them properly. Thanks!
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cardio/weight training - same or alternate days?
Do you do your strength training on the same day as cardio, or do you alternate the days? Just curious what works best. Thanks!
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Sore muscles
What do you do to treat sore muscles from working out? My thighs have been sore since starting strength training, and was wondering if there was something I should be doing to help them along :) Thanks!
