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@maria37 Thanks for your response, I might edit my original question. I wanted her advice as I know she's done competitions in the past. I would consider this similar. I've put in the work but I'm looking for some advice for getting over the final hurdle. The stubborn belly fat is a motivation...

@christseekingstudent The problem with following an expert programme is that they aren't written for people who are quad dominant. I've run through Bret Contreras' "grow your glutes without growing the legs" but I was so bored as there were very few heavy lifts spread over 3 days and it ignored...

@kentuckyblue Thanks for the response! And for opening such a downvoted comment!! I have been looking into trainers but those in my area are typically "certified in 2 weeks" by the gyms. I'm confident in my programme so I'll just need to work harder on my calories. Once this is done I'm going...

@susanedgar37 Hey Meg, I'm getting married in ten weeks. Although my fitness is pretty good, I still have stubborn fat I'd rather not walk down the aisle with. I jog, slowly, 3 times a week and lift weights 4 - 5 times with a couple of sessions of yoga thrown in. My diet is 1500 - 1800 cals per...

@thornbearer Hey OP, it looks like you've already gotten some great advice about ways to deal with DOMS: eating more protein, ensuring you're well hydrated, getting good sleep and spacing out your workouts will all help. The pain typically lasts 2, sometimes 3 days, but it gets more manageable...