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Core exercises for squat improvement!
Hi Everyone! As some of you may have read, I am having a lot of trouble with the squats! (And I'm sorry for complaining so much, I need to be more positive!) I think some of my issue is that my core is not strong at all. I was wondering if any of you have added core strengthening in to your exercise schedules. If so, how…
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Squat form help please!
Hi everyone, I just need some advice on proper squat form, please!! Before I started this, I read Mehdi's description of how to do a squat correctly and watched his video. I've been doing them and they didn't feel right, I didn't feel like my hamstrings were doing any work. So I watched the "so you think you can squat"…
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Uneven muscle strength for squats and form
Hey everyone! I'm finished 6 workouts and I've noticed that I'm off balance in terms of muscle strength for squats. Probably about ten years ago (wow, that's scary how long ago it was! :laugh: ), I tore cartilage in my left knee and was in a brace that kept my leg straight for about two weeks. Needless to say, I lost a lot…
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New to the group...
Hi everyone! I just joined this group today because I really want to start lifting weights and have read a bit about Stronglifts 5x5. It looks like it would be a really good workout. I have yet to watch the videos, because I'm at work, but I'm planning on doing that tonight. I just wanted to ask a few questions to see what…
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New Rules of Lifting for Women Questions
Hi Everyone! I just picked up the book, The New Rules of Lifting for Women, by Lou Schuler, because I want to start adding some strength training to my exercise routine to become stronger. However, from what he is saying, I'm not eating enough calories or protein to build any muscle and am actually losing muscle. So my…
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Would like some supportive friends! :)
Hi! I've been on MFP for a few months and would like some more friends to keep me motivated and, in turn, I hope I can help keep you motivated! Please feel free to add me :smile: Kellie
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Low Carb Diet Help
Hi Everyone! I would like some advice on how to start a low carb diet. I am a runner, but I was advised by my family doctor that the best way to lose weight was to eat a low carb and high protein diet. What is the best way to ease myself into this and will I notice a change in my energy level when I run? I've heard that…
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MFP and Vacation tips
Hi, I just had a question about logging and going on vacations. I probably won't have access to the computer or internet while I'm on vacation, if I put all of my meals in when I get back, would MFP add those days to the days I've logged in a row, or would I be starting again? Also, does anyone have any tips about trying…
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Hi everyone!
Hi! I've been using this site for about 45 days and I just wanted to say that everyone's successes are so inspiring! The encouragement that people give here is amazing :D . I am a university student and I'm going to be starting my last year in the fall. Unfortunately, university tends to take over my life, which leaves…
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Needing some motivation and help
Hey! I'm a 21 year old female university student and I've been using MFP for about 45 days. At first I was really motivated to make healthy choices, like eating healthy and controlling portion size. But lately I have had no control and have spent the last two or so weeks bingeing. The first week I had four papers due and…
