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What would you say is my activity level?
I've started increasing my calories after months of 1200-1350 calories (128 lbs, 5'2" female, 46 yrs). I've used the Scooby calculator and usually select Moderate activity. I am a stay at home mom to a 3.5 yr old. I lift heavy (Stronglifts 5x5) 3x/week and try to fit in 20-30 min of cardio after my lifting sessions. I've…
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Should I up my calories to maintenance while trying to lose BF?
I have lost 10 lbs since January using the MFP method of eating back my exercise calories. Exercise for me is lifting heavy 3-4x/wk (Stronglifts) & occasional cardio, maybe once a week. MFP told me to eat 1200 calories at first. I am 46, 5'2", currently 127.8 lbs. I kept losing and gaining the same 3-5 lbs. In Feb. after…
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My crunching knees are grossing me out!
My knees now make horrible crunching sounds when squatting or doing lunges. I did a cardio workout yesterday that had a squat walk and some lunging moves and my knees crunched all the way through. They don't hurt while squatting but my knees (ligaments?) are sore when I get into bed and they are bent (imagine a sitting…
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SL 5x5, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love lifting! I love SL because it's simple and not very time consuming. I haven't even lost a lot of weight or reached my goal yet but I feel a huge change has happened. First of all, I love to work out now. I can't wait to get in the gym to lift. I have done classes, cardio, old school calisthenics at the track with…
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I seem to be getting weaker
I started SL in mid October. I really want to lose some fat that I gained after having my daughter. I'm 45, 5 ft 2 and had a fair amount of muscle base to begin with. I gained a solid 10lbs since I had my daughter. After reading a lot, getting advice from Heybales (used his spreadsheet), looked at various calculators I try…
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Stalling on lifts and eating closer to TDEE (recomp?)
I'm wondering if I can get some input from my lifting buddies about calories on lifting days vs. non-lifting. My goal is fat loss and gaining lean muscle. I feel like I am beginning to stall on my lifts, especially with squats and deadlifts. I've been doing SL for 14 wks with just 1 week off for the holidays. 2-3x a wk but…
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So parched. Dehydration?
Anyone else feel dehydrated since starting Stronglifts? I started about a month ago and lately I feel like I am dehydrated. I'm bad about logging my water (or food) but I drink coffee and water all day long. I drink a lot of water at night. I can't seem to get enough. And yet, I often wake up almost choking because my…
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How's this for bad gym etiquette?
I went to the gym this morning to get my workout in. There is only one squat rack there. While I warmed up on the treadmill I saw a guy over in the squat rack area. Doing curls. Then he would leave his loaded barbell on the squat rack and go sit on a nearby bench to rest. Or stare into space, which is what he did for a…
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Creating a home gym (sorry, a bit long)
I belong to Planet Fitness currently. No frills but so far I can do my workouts there. There is only one squat rack & no power cage. I'm starting to get frustrated with the gym, though. I have to wait for the rack sometimes. I don't have much time for workouts so can't just go do an hour of cardio. I'd like to be able to…
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Need Proviction (or Protocol)power cage manual
I bought a used but almost new Proviction power cage on Craigslist. Of course, the guy didn't keep the manual. I think it is exclusive to Dick's Sporting Goods store and that the Protocol cage is very similar/same. Anyone have a manual they could share with me??? I've contacted the store but don't expect help since I…
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Footwear for lifting
What are you wearing to lift? I've been wearing regular sneakers, probably running shoes. I don't spend a lot on sneakers and don't run so I buy what I can afford, like and what feels best. My sneakers are not flat. I do have some Converse low tops. Should I wear those or invest in lifting shoes? I have done some online…
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Wrist hurts from lifting
So, I've been doing SL for about a month. I hurt my wrist the first week, no doubt due to improper form. I've been trying to work on that and haven't increased my weights a whole lot as a result. But, my right wrist (dominant) still hurts.mit hurts most when I twist it side to side but also when I try to lift stuff. Light…
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Which TDEE calculator is best?
I know many of you SL women don't count calories. Maybe because you have been doing it for a while and you now know what works for you. I just started SL a few weeks ago and I'm still working on perfecting form so my loads are low. Currently OHP-35lbs, squats-70lbs, deadlift-100 lbs. bench-50 lbs, rows-50lbs. I do a little…
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Anyone use an unheated home garage gym
Currently I work out at Planet Fitness. Lame gym, I know, but I cannot afford Crossfit or a better gym. PF is cheap but has only one squat rack & I have to wait often to use it. A few of the guys like to hang out & chat around it. I Go over and ask if they are done but it's annoying. My biggest issue is time. I don't have…
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Need ideas for no carb snacks
I've been doing pretty well lately but for a few days I keep finding that I am hungry and under my daily calories after dinner but am at my goal for carbs. If I need to eat a few hundred more calories but can't have any more carbs what can I eat? I'm making extra bacon today to have a few strips ready for such occasions…
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Starting over due to straining my wrist
Ugh. I started off so well last week and was really looking forward to this week's workout but it was not to be. My last workout I strained my lower back and my wrist. Bad form, I know. My back feels fine now and my wrist should be fine by weekend's end. I guess that I will have to start the program all over. Clearly I…
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Experts: Eat more fat
http://www.businessinsider.com/experts-eat-more-fat-2014-10
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What macros do you think are best for doing Stronglifts?
I've been tinkering with my macros and trying to eat paleo but I'm wondering if I need more carbs if I'm going to be lifting. I realize that every body is different but I wonder if there is a general consensus about % of carbs/protein/fat and lifting heavy. I just started SL and have completed one week. Weight seemed fine…
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Started StrongLifts yesterday
OMG, I am so sore today. I used to do weight training years ago and liked it but I never lifted heavy. I used machines, dumb bells and a little bit of barbell training. I know weight training works for me. I just got lazy and distracted by misinformation. I am really into it this time. I love that the workout doesn't take…
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Kettlebell training
Anyone in the Paleo/primal group that use kettlebells for exercise? I just did a 15 minute workout and it kicked my a#&!
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Newbie, how am I doing?
I started Paleo upon seeing a friend's success with it. She's lost 30 lbs of post baby weight in 3 months that she has carried for more than 5 years. Also, her health is much better. I also have post baby weight to lose. I'm 5ft 2 in. tall and am at least 15-20 lbs overweight for my frame. I started a week ago at 135.5…
