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So you want to start lifting? Great!
Just a brief note/point that I wanted to make since I've seen a lot of friends offline make this mistake recently. :) If you just started or have been lifting for only a few months, don't do any of those split routines. Split routine means this:* Monday: Biceps, Chest [Bicep curls, dumbbell chest flies, ... ] * Tuesday:…
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Any nearby lifters?
I'm training for my first powerlifting meet in Feb.! I used to train for bodybuilding/aesthetics and was planning on competing in NPC bikini after a few years of aggressive bulking, but I think powerlifting might be more my style. :) I live in VA and I go to VCU! Is anyone nearby? It might be nice to exchange notes/tips…
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Done Bulking?
I posted this in the 'Success' Forum, but I think it's relevant here. Pre-Bulk Post-Bulk I would like to continue bulking for another year, but over the course of several months, I've become incredibly inspired to try powerlifting. I joined an all-women Facebook group for powerlifters and I'm so happy to see how positive…
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Finals
Good luck with finals, everybody! Remember to take a mental break once in a while. :)
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Finished Bulking! Onto New Goals! [Image Heavy]
So I've been bulking for about a year. This is a several months before I started bulking. This was me at my 'unhealthy heaviest' (113 lbs). Then me after losing a teeny bit of weight... And then after bulking (me at my 'healthiest heaviest' (115 lbs.)-- I would like to continue bulking for another year, but over the course…
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Fujiberry's Bulking to Big Weights
I've been a member for forever, but I've always just creeped, haha. :P Since this month is officially my 1-year lifting anniversary, I figured that I would start a bulking/progress journal! > Stats 5'2" Starting weight - August 2013 - ~100 lbs. [ Intake : ~1,500 cals ] Current Weight - October 2014 - ~114 lbs. [ Intake :…
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From Skinny-Fat to Fit and Muscular
I was the typical skinny-fat. I looked okay in clothes, but I wasn't happy. I started a new relationship and I wanted to not feel so insecure with my body around him. He showed me a couple upper body exercises and I loved how strong/sore the weights made me feel. I did some research, some trial and error and came up with a…
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1 Year Fitness Anniversary
Today officially marks the first anniversary of fitness journey. I'm so happy! AHHHHHHHH Exactly one year! It was a life-changing experience. I was comfortable in my body before, but I actually have confidence now, whoa. Blood, sweat, tears, protein farts, pulled muscle and injuries, STRESS, food overload, and bloated…
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Back Progress
I'm extremely happy that I'm able to at least do a few chin-ups now! I'm so excited! I love how lifting gives me so much more confidence in my body and the things I'm capable of doing. <3 May-Dec 2013: Now:
