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Starting today 2/19/13
Hi all, I've decided to try Stronglift 5x5 for the first time today. I've never used free weights before or considered strength training before. Any tips or helpful hints for a lifting beginner? Thank you, Scott
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NSV
Hi all, So, today at work someone asked how much weight I've lost. I told her, 30 pounds. Her reply was, "Wow, that's all? I thought it was more like a 100 pounds." Not sure how to take it....glad someone noticed the slimming down but a hundred pounds difference? Geeze, I must have looked a lot bigger before. Scott
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Machine vs free weights?
I've never lifted or used weights before. What do you use and why? Is one better than the other? Scott
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Promises to myself
1.) I will not step on a scale for a month 2.) I will continue to drink 10 cups of water a day 3.) I will take my measurements every two weeks 4.) I will eat the required amount of food everyday 5.) I will lift three times a week, cardio two times a week and give myself two rest days. 6.) I will stick with things that work…
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Not so new, new person
Hi all, I’m been using mfp since June or July of last year. I’ve never been active in the community but, have read a post here and there but, decided it was time to introduce myself. After hitting an all-time high weight of 348 lbs. in May, I decided to start losing weight on June 1st, 2012. My initial weight loss was…
