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Wait times and sequence?
I do SL before work, so I need it done in under an hour. To do this, I put 1 exercise in the wait time for another: Squat, wait 60s or so, bench, wait 60s or so squat/row etc. It might be 3-6 minutes between squat sets, but I've done 1-2 sets of the other exercises (except deadlift, that is always last) in between. The…
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Have a breakthrough
This week I had a breakthrough and I wanted to share. I'll start with the fact that I work hard and I love working out. Mostly. Usually. I do StrongLifts 2x a week, do Krav Maga (Israeli martial arts) 2x a week, and then run a 5k or other endurance training 1x a week. Monday, I was doing squats and working on form. It was…
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What to do when you are getting a cold
My throat is getting sore and I'm a little congested. It's not full blown yet, but the deck is stacked against me. Last night, I took a hot bath, took some nyquil and got an extra hour of sleep. This morning I took dayquil and dragged my sleepy *kitten* out of bed. I am supposed to go to Krav Maga (Israeli martial arts)…
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Does anyone slackline?
If you don't know what it is, it's sort of like tightrope walking, but a bit springier and easier to do. People slackline everywhere from the backyard to across portions of the Grand Canyon (you won't catch me doing that!). I saw a guy who could do hand stands, cart wheels, balance on one leg etc on it. Try youtube or…
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Are defined abs possible on depo?
From October-end of the year last year, I was out of the country without my husband for work and I was about 2 months late for my depo shot. I was very active with work, lifted some weights 2-3 times a MONTH, and did not track calories. I lost some about 10lbs over that 3 month period. At new years I had a very defined…
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Crockpot turkey and stuffing or sandwich meat recipes?
Hey guys. I don't want to wait til Thanksgiving, though this may be a perfect thread for someone who is only cooking for 1 or 2 for the holidays. I would like to make a turkey breast and stuffing in the crockpot, and then slice the leftovers for turkey sandwiches without all of the crap that they add to deli meat. Even if…
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Bulking help please
I appreciate all of your help. Thanks in advance! I'm following your questionnaire from the sticky. I have been attempting to gain around half a pound a week for two months now, and have not gained anything. There was a week of that where I was sick and basically stayed in bed. I still ate a lot. I lost about a pound and…
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Avoiding fat, cholesterol, and salt?
I know that this is n=1, but sometimes that is helpful when there is SO much research, most done poorly with loose correlation, a lack of a control group, poorly collected data (questionnaires), and suspicious funding by pharmaceutical and agriculture companies. I also know that there is a wide range that works for most…
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Yoga video for heavy lifters?
I do stronglifts5x5, and while I have never been that flexible, I find that I am even less so since I started weight training. I started researching, and I found several articles on T-nation, bodybuilding.com, live strong etc that talk about the way muscles shorten with heavy lifting and the benefits of flexibility on…
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Health related apps please!
Which apps do you use to promote your new healthy lifestyle? I am putting a list together to hand out to a large, varied group. So far, I have these apps on my list because I have personally used and enjoyed them: Myfitnesspal StrongLifts5x5 MapMyRun/Ride C25k (couch to 5k, 5k trainer) Zombies, Run! (run away from zombies…
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Random acts of kindness! (RAK)
Make the world a better place. I've seen several news stories lately about people paying for the person behind them in the drive through, paying for a lady's checked bag when her card was declined etc.. Today, I decided that it was my turn, and I left the house planning to find a few ways to make someone's day, if possible…
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Tips to eat more (bulking)
I usually eat a small breakfast, a medium lunch, and a big dinner. Now , I am bulking on 2200 net calories a day which Is manageable on morning lifting days (2500 cals) but very difficult for me on evening martial arts days (2800 cal goal). I can't eat a huge dinner (more than 8-900 cals) without feeling sick during class,…
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Transition to bulking today! Who is with me?
Ooh, fancy new forum category :love: . Since this is about bulk/cut cycles do I have to move this back and forth every 6 weeks or so :laugh: ? I'm pretty much at my ideal weight, but my lifts have stopped progressing. I am excited for the aesthetic changes that will come with recomping, but hitting my strength goals…
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Transition to bulking today! Who is with me?
I'm pretty much at my ideal weight, but my lifts have stopped progressing. I am excited for the aesthetic changes that will come with recomping, but hitting my strength goals without just gaining back the weight I've lost is the most important to me. Today, I am transitioning to maintenance, and next week I will transition…
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Bulk/cut cycle help: Glycogen swings?
I have one month left of cutting, and then I will be starting my very first bulk on September 2nd! I have been doing StrongLifts5x5 for several months now, and plan to continue that for a while longer then go to 5/3/1 or similar. My question is this: When I make the cut to bulk transition, should I expect a jump in…
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NOTHING is impossible - Amazing exercise video
I now have some new goals! Check out this really motivating video. Note that the BAMF lady in the beginning is strong as F, but not "bulky" at all. This is also a good video to show that body weight exercises can really be an amazing way to gain strength if you just use some creativity.…
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Help with canning please!
In two weeks, I plan on having a canning party with 2 or 3 other ladies to make and can spaghetti sauce, salsa, and soup. None of us have ever done it before! I plan on getting lots of tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, onions, etc at the farmers market the day before to go in. Plan: Make a base out of: Diced tomatoes, zucchini,…
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Daal recipe?
I thought I hated lentils, until I had the deliciousness that is daal at an Indian restaurant. I am looking for a relatively easy recipe here, even if it isn't completely authentic. A crockpot recipe would be best. Please post whether YOU liked it, and whether you served it to other people or not, and if they liked it.…
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Stronglifts and ..?
I've been doing stronglifts 5x5 for about 3.5 months with my husband, with great results. I love it, and don't want to give it up; however it is just a touch boring doing the same exact workouts 3x a week, every week, forever. I currently stick to the 5 big lifts, along with 1-2 sets of ab work and some rotator cuff rehab.…
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Compliment or ignore?
The other day I was at the gym and there was a lady there who was at least 50lbs overweight. She was doing these really high step ups with a big backpack on her back and sweating her butt off. I really wanted to say good job! Same thing when I see a larger person running on the side of the road. Because of all of the…
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How do YOU deload?
In SL, you are supposed to try (and fail) at the same weight 3 times before deloading. I haven't been doing this at all. If I only missed the weight by a few reps I will try it again, but never more than twice. If I missed a lot of reps, or I've already tried it twice, I go down 10%, get in some extra reps or even an extra…
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How to cleanse/detox (allergy)?
My mom has some allergy issues with her diet. She has diarrhea all of the time, sometimes throws up, and sometimes her stomach will swell and get very hard after a meal. She does have a hernia which may be causing the throwing up because that is fairly new, but the rest has been happening for a couple of years. She does…
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Military bf calculator wrong?
In 8 weeks, interspersed with vacations and missed workouts, I've lost about half an inch from my waist, hips, and thighs, but GAINED .7lbs. The military body fat calculator said that I went from 27.3%bf to 26.3. If that's true, then I lost 1.3 lbs of fat, and gained 2lbs of muscle. Not bad! Right on track actually. By the…
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SLOW progress on squats
Good morning ladies! I have been progressing nicely on all of my lifts except squats, and I don't know why. I've watched tons of videos and had my husband check my form against them, read tips, etc and still no luck. I am pretty confident in my form, both because my hubby can watch from all sides, and also because the…
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Stronglifts squat not progressing. Please help!
I have been progressing nicely on all of my lifts except squats, and I don't know why. I've watched tons of videos and had my husband check my form against them, read tips, etc and still no luck. I am pretty confident in my form, both because my hubby can watch from all sides, and also because the soreness is spread pretty…
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Weight loss/gain with heavy lifting
My TDEE is 22-2400 calories based on calculators and my experience losing weight. My plan was to start there (2170 + workout cals on lifting days of 140) and then bump as needed to keep up a 0.5lb weight gain for 12 weeks. My plans changed when I found out that I am going to Hawaii in a month.. I just need some help…
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Meatloaf muffins (136 cals each)
Hamburger - 97% Lean, 4 pounds Onions - Raw, 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Kikkoman - Panko Japanese Style Bread Crumbs, 1 1/2 Cup 2 large egg Ketchup, 0.4 container Brown mustard garlic (optional) Hickory smoke (optional) Preheat to 450. Grease the muffin tin Mix hamburger, diced onion, bread crumbs eggs, garlic to taste,…
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Weight gain with SL5x5
Hello ladies. My TDEE is 22-2400 calories based on calculators and my experience losing weight. My plan was to start there (2170 + workout cals on lifting days of 140) and then bump as needed to keep up a 0.5lb weight gain for 12 weeks. My plans changed when I found out that I am going to Hawaii in a month.. I just need…
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What was your tipping point?
* I started putting my size 10 jeans away and buying 12s, but that didn't do it. * I got horrible stretch marks on my inner and outer thighs, but I just bought a cream and moved on * My stomach would hang over the waistband of my jeans, but I pretended it didn't * My mom mentioned my weight two visits in a row, I was…
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bulk/cut cycle amount and length
Hello all. I have read that doing cycles of less than 12 weeks total (6 Bulk/6 Cut), are a bad idea because of how long it can take your body to switch modes, particularly to gaining strength and muscle. I had planned to do 26 weeks total (12B/14C) with 1lb a week gain, then 1lb a week loss. I am a 5'9 female doing…