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Deadlifts in a plie?
Does anyone, or has anyone else tried, doing the deadlifts in a plie position rather than the normal? I find it's much easier to keep my back straight and a nice change of pace with the thigh muscles....wondered if I'm the only one?
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My "before" .
Ick. But better than 6 weeks ago (which I don't have a pic for) and not as good as it's gonna be. Can't wait to compare after I have officially started SL!! Also, taking pics of your own back is hard. ETA: 5'7'', 169, no clue on BF% but I want to know!!
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Hi Everyone! New here...
Hi everyone! Thinking about starting next week. I'm trying to get my trainer on board, LOL. He did the program when he was Strongman training, but he is reluctant to start me on it. I think he isn't getting the point that I want to torch my body fat and embrace the muscular me! I told him today I was thinking about it, and…
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Nice compliment at the gym!
So I've been at the new gym since the middle of January, and on my first day there I met a nice lady about my mom's age. Anyway, seen her a few times since, but I don't really know her. Today, I saw her watching me do some ab work and pushups and when I was done she came over and said she loved how hard I work and she can…
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Trying not to get discouraged...
BUT, I have been doing *ALMOST* everything right for the last 50 days. I am working out usually 5-6 days a week...cardio and lifting. I'm eating VERY healthy most days. Some days I cave in and (especially since V-Day) I have had some chocolate or wine. My calories though are almost always under 1500-1600. I just can't seem…
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Insanity Question
Need thoughts...Insanity is making me really sore, which I don't mind normally. BUT...I have a 15K on Sunday that I'd rather not have to limp through. Do you think it's OK to skip 2 days to give my legs a break before the race?? I just did Day 4 yesterday, so I hate to stop being on schedule so early. The other piece of…
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Saying Hello!
I am a recent WW quitter....It wasn't working for me this time! I lost 55lbs on it 3 years ago, but I have about 20 to go now and needed a change. So, here I am. : )
