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Strong curves? Or just general Glutes question
I recently started the Strong Curves workout program and i'm having a really difficult time contracting the glutes during the exercises. I've spent my workouts stretching,doing a million donkey kicks,bridges,anything to activate the muscles but i don't feel a thing. At that point my legs are literally shaking and then i…
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Strong curves? Or just general Glutes question
(posting this again as i didn't get any answers in the exercise mb) I recently started the Strong Curves workout program and i'm having a really difficult time contracting the glutes during the exercises. I've spent my workouts stretching,doing a million donkey kicks,bridges,anything to activate the muscles but nothing. At…
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Losing weight on maintenance
Hi! I went on maintenance about a month ago and i keep losing weight. This is really weird because when i was dieting i was losing weight very slow,about one pound a month,and now i'm losing one pound or more every week. I was dieting for 4-5 months,i only had like 8 pounds to lose and i was eating between 1200-1400…
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Building a Booty questions
Hello! I recently lost my butt from weight loss and i would love to get it back. I've been lifting and focusing on my glutes for a while now but i'm not seeing the results i want. I would love to hear what worked for others so i can adjust accordingly. 1- Calories- How much to eat? Maintenance,Surplus? I'm already eating…
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Fat coming off the wrong places?
Hello! In the past year i gained a few pounds so i started dieting and strength training. Although i definitely look better now i'm not happy with the results. The fat is coming off the wrong places and although i'm only about a pound or two away from my old weight i don't look like i did before. My waist was always really…
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Muscle increases metabolism?
I keep hearing 'muscle increases metabolism' what exactly does this mean? I know the more you weigh the more you burn from any activity,is that what this refers to? Do the few extra pounds really make a difference?
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Dents on the sides of the back (waist line)?
I noticed dents on the sides of my back,they go from the waistline downwards,i think right behind the obliques. They are getting more noticeable by the day. For the life of me i can't figure out what they are,are they supposed to be there? I've been doing a lot of strength training\lifting so i'm guessing it has to do with…
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Birth control and losing weight?
Hi! I'm 20,5'3,124lb. I've been on a diet for a month now,exercising everyday, and i only lost 1lb. I know it's hard to lose when it's just a little extra weight but this is very slow. I'm starting to think it may have something to do with my birth control. I've been taking Sayana press for 2.5 years now. As i understand…
