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Calling all women who lift heavy ......
Just curious.... What program do you follow? What is your usual preferred meals/macos/eating plan? Any progress pictures to share?
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Anyone combine low calorie with low/lower carb?
I am about 10lbs away from my goal and have seem to been here for awhile. I lost all the previous weight on Atkins which worked well for me as I felt like I had so much energy and less bloated eating less carbs. So I am now considering trying to keep my calories low and watching my carbs too (I never counted calories on…
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Optimum Nutrition Whey- Favorite Flavor?
I was planning on trying some Optimum Nutrition protein powder...anyone have a favorite flavor?
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Do they make any high fiber no sugar instant oatmeal?
I was looking to get some incase I am in a pinch for breakfast here and there. I figure something is better then not eating. Does anyone sell a high fiber no sugar instant oatmeal?
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Help me love grilled chicken !!
I really want to like grilled chicken but find it so boring and bland. Anything that I can do to help make it better?
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At home body fat calculations?
My husband and I are having a 12 week body fat challenge (who can lose the biggest %). What would be a good as close to accurate calculator we could use at home?
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Favorite clean eating dinner recipe?
My mini goal for the next two weeks is to focus on more clean eating. I struggle with dinner most (too many ingredients!) So I am curious what is your favorite clean eating dinner recipe?
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SL Training Schedule question
Hi, Now that it is summer and the kids are home more I am really struggling making it to the gym to lift 3x a week. My best days to get there are Fri, Sat, Sun but of course I cannot train 3 days in a row. I am curious if anyone has any advice. Is 2 days a week enough (I also usually run 3 miles 3x a week and take one rest…
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Lifters- why oatmeal and egg whites?
I see alot of people who lift have oatmeal and egg whites for breakfast. I assume because this is a good balance of carbs and protein? I am ok with the oatmeal but not a fan (nor do I have the time to cook in the morning) of egg whites. Anything I can add to my oatmeal to give me some protein?
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Ab work ...most effective?
I am looking to add in ab work 2x a week to my heavy lifting program....any advice on what would be most effective?
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Compound Lifts plus accessory lifts?
I have been doing Stronglifts and really like it but was curious if anyone does a program that focuses on compound lifts AND maybe adds in some accessory lifts too?
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HRM and lifting
I just purchased a Polar FT40 to track my calorie burn when lifting. Now someone is telling me your cannot use a HRM to track calories when lifting...true or not?
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Favorite clean eating ground turkey or chicken recipe?
Been focused more on a clean eating diet....give me your favorite ground chicken or turkey recipes please
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Intermittent Fasting question
I want to start out by saying I am just asking a curious question....no anti IF people or bashing please. I have realized that when I eat breakfast especially I am super hungry all day but when I skip breakfast (and sometime lunch) and just eat a big dinner I have so much more energy and am not hungry most of the day. I am…
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Polar FT40 question
Just got one used on ebay (no manual) and was curious Is there a way to transfer my data from my watch to my laptop? Also I lifted for 30 minutes today and got a calorie burn of 230 cal. Does that sound accurate?
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Recipe for tuna cakes/patties
Anyone have a good tasting recipe for tuna cakes/patties?
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Pain in hip area?
Once I lowered my weight and started squatting with better form I have been having a non stop pain in my hip area (area where leg meets pelvis). Any idea's what it could be?
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Men chest hair removal?
Asking for my husband. What is the best way for summer to remove chest hair, shaving? Or is their something more effective?
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Basic HRM for HITT and Lifting?
I am looking for a HRM just to track my calories when lifting and doing any HITT. Any that are pretty basic but work well (an not too expensive would be good too)?
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Help with squats (video)
I know I am not going low enough so what can I do to help that. Beyond that what am I doing wrong?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgZ6ezwwKM&feature=youtu.be
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Favorite clean eating ground chicken/turkey recipe?
Anyone have a favorite they can share?
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Additional Deadlifts...Ok or no way?
How bad would it be if I find I can do more then 5 deadlifts to do more then the usual 5 the SL program calls for?
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Good cut of Lean Steak?
What is a good cut of lean steak I could buy to slice down for salads?
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Good Tasting FF Cottage Cheese?
Anyone have a brand of Fat Free Cottage Cheese they like?
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Going low in squats
Ok, so I am up to 100lbs on squats so I have a question....do they not count if I am not parallel (legs) when squatting?
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How long- Change in BF % ?
How long does it usually take for someone to change their BF %. I am working out 6x a week (3x a week heavy lifting and 3x a week running average 5 miles) and eating clean. I am curious how realistic I should expect a change in my BF % Anyone have dates and stats they would be willing to share?
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I am never going to progres in OHP !!
On week 5 (workout 15 tomorrow) and I still cannot do a 5x5 OHP with more then 45lbs (bar). Everything else if progressing...UGH ! What is my problem?
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Bulking/Cutting question
Curious question....do you have to bulk before you cut? Or can anyone cut who wants to lower their BF% without bulking? How is cutting any different then "dieting"?
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Womens or Rgular lifting bar?
Just curious, do you use the regular bar or the Women's bar (I believe 35 lbs and shorter is the only difference?) when you do SL? UGH should say Regular (sorry cannot edit the title)
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Deadlift Bar
In doing some bar research I just realized they have a deadlift bar. Does anyone use this? I have seen it at my gym but was never sure what it was used for. Thoughts?
