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@stuword I alway eat a protein bar before a workout, especially if its first thing in the morning. I too will get sick otherwise

@blessed53 Looking so strong!!

@whitab Good questions and I don’t think there is one answer. My most recent ‘fitness journey’ included exactly what you said- loose fat and build muscle. I found that it was much easier to loose fat than build muscle but that might be because I was eating in a deficit. I did manage to retain...

@whitab I relate!! I watch her channel but idk if I 100% agree. She seems to be sort of against a deficit and calorie counting but its what is most effective for me. IF doesnt work for me at all. Im 100% for the resistance training though. Adding dumbbell/bodyweight exercises to my routine...

@chelsey423 About 10yrs ago, i lost 40+ lbs only counting calories. I ate about 1200cals a day and lost the first 30lbs within the first year. Did 0 exercises. CICO is super effective if sone right and arguably the most effective way to lose weight. Exercise can build muscle and add to a...

@called2 Stomach vacuums?

@colamex How tall are you?? Total goals. My dexa was 24.5% bf back in april and I’m aiming for 20-22% my end of Aug and I thought that was ambitious. Total goals!!!

@uticus 5’0 and 3 is a good normal walking speed for me!

@evnwlsn Your shoulder gains though!!! Unfortunately this looks like loose skin to me :( not an expert but building some muscle here (lift heavier, lower reps) might help but I think you need to ground your expectations a bit! I will also say that most women dont have ‘slim’ arms unless they...

@maria37 Agree and I do some bodyweight- pushups, pullups, etc. what is a bodyweight row though? On like parallel bars?

@shiloh153 Fair observation, I appreciate that! Likely will start a lean gain in a bit and see what happens!

@meteorstorm Ty!! I will check her out! I definitely follow a few more muscular polers too but im scared that will mean i’ll have to significantly get stronger too in order to lift myself! And yes! I stretch regularly in order to maintain my mobility while lifting. I have absolutely found that...

Cross posted to r/xxfitness Progress Pictures Prior Post on lower progress Original Post Numbers: 5’0 SW(Feb 2021): 110.9 Weight at first DEXA In Aug 2021: 97lbs CW: 99lbs GW: To maintain around 95 - 98lbs Starting bf % 24.5% (late April 2021) Aug 2021 bf%: 19.8% Aug 2022 bf%...

@maria37 Yeah this one is tough. Both really- i have both strength and aesthetic goals. I pole and I started weight training as I had plateau’d on my progression. Ive gained and been successful in so many new and harder skills here so It’s important to me to continue here- its mostly upper body...

@maria37 Thank you! Yes, I’m working on letting go of the tiny details and I do realize its within the margin of error. Working toward eating more and gaining more muscle!

@struggle101 I feel that I feel and look my best at this weight though of course everyone is different! i pole dance so this helps my ability to lift myself. I’ve been heavier and was unhappy with how I look. Im happy with how I look and feel now.

@benfje401 Oh, yeah, that would be challenging. I use mine in super sets and itd be difficult if changing the weights out took a while.

@hebahesh I have a small collection. Love/use at least weekly: - adjustable dumbbells (powerblock) [interested in what OP has since said it takes too long to change] - yogat mat - booty band - 2lbs dumbbells - ankle weights (great for abs!) - xpole stage -yoga blocks Won’t buy again: -...

@kalistos OMG WHAT? Thats disappointing!

@kalistos Glad to know its not just me!