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    [52 F] Weighted Overhead Barbell Squats = Fall, go boom

    I'm 52F and just started lifting. I have been attending a group strength class 3x p/ week for the past six weeks. Total beginner. Today I was doing overhead squats with a 35# bar 8x 4 sets. On the last set, I pushed myself to go faster, and I fell over on the last rep. I landed on a rubber...
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    Two Jobs with Little Time (Extreme Fatigue After Gym)

    Hello everyone! I would love some advice on how I would go about timing my workouts. Combatting tiredness. For context: I work two jobs: I lifeguard (I get my 20,000 steps here) in the morning at a pool 5:30am - 9:00am and reception at night 12:30pm - 9pm. (not counting the 3-hour travel times...
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    What is the core equivalent of walking, i.e. a natural motion you can just do more of to use those muscles without “exercises”?

    Does such a thing exist? 🧐 Edit: thanks for the ideas everyone! I’ll try to avoid getting sick even though it seems like it helps lol
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    Where do I go from here? H:4'8", CW:129, GW:115 (for now)

    Hello! I'd love some help with figuring out where to go from here! I'm currently doing 20ish minute strength training workouts using the FitOn app 3 days a week and doing the Couch 2 5k plan (not as a beginner) 3 days a week. Sunday is my complete rest day. I've definitely seen progress doing...
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    Frustrated after 6 months lifting weights

    Hi all! I just starting strength training about 6 months ago after been pretty sedentary for a few years (thanks covid). I've been following a strength programme laid out by my gym - kind of a group personal training situation. It's 3 times a week and I have been fairly consistent. I've been...
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    high rise yoga pants recommendation?

    I bought these pants from Target one time - they were on the clearance rack - and they are AMAZING. Super soft, good pockets, and they don't roll down my waist while I'm working out. My current batch of workout pants keep sliding down and I am always hitching the waist band back up. Alas, they...
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    Vegan and 100+ G protein daily without protein powder?

    Is this even possible? I would like to be more plant based and protein forward, but I don’t know how I’d get in 100g protein without meat and dairy. I don’t want to rely on protein powder because I’d really like to have all my calories as real food. Does anyone do this? Alternately, are there...
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    Mini bike? Under-desk elliptical? Trying to get more activity in my day

    A year ago, I made the transition from a physically active job (constantly on the move, including walking 8-10+ miles), to a work from home sedentary desk job. It's been a huuuuuge adjustment to say the least. I also live in Canada and am currently dealing -20°C (-4°F) weather or colder...
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    r/PetiteFitness

    Need help at the last 8 pounds eat over lose weight but eat at a calorie deficit and exercise gain or not lose weight Hi I’m a 20F 5’1 7st 9lbs to give you a bit of background I’ve lost a stone and half over 2 years completely without exercise. I’m now at the last couple of pounds my goal is...
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    Seeking reassurance and inspiration: how long did it take you to get to your pre-baby weight?

    I’m 13 weeks postpartum after having a C-section and started consistently working out and eating properly about 5 weeks ago to get back to my pre-baby body (CW: 145 lbs; GW: 125 lbs). While I know it takes over a month — especially for a 5”1’ woman like myself — to lose weight and see progress...
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    Apple Watch TDEE Accuracy?

    Hey girls! I just wanted to start a conversation about how accurate the TDEE is calculated on apple watch? My move goal is 600 calories and I meet this everyday, if not I go over it. My workouts over the week are 4 lifts (2 upper and 2 lower), and I usually do 2 HIIT sprint sessions on the...
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    looking for an accountability pal- same ish stats 5’1 CW: 140 lbs

    23/F CW: 140, GW:120-125 Looking for an accountability buddy! (0: I hope this is okay to post here. I’d like to share snaps of meals and snacks, and if comfortable- before and after photos. A check-in message like I’m hitting my calories or I’m not eating something dumb. I’m currently walking...
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    Am I doing body recomp correctly?

    Hi there! I’m a female, 5’3 and 149lbs. I started around 155lbs in February when I started going to the gym again (got lazy and stopped for 4+ months). I have a pear body shape with a lot of fat in my thighs, hips, and some hip dips, so this is where most of my weight comes in. I lift 4-5x a...
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    Intermittent Fasting

    40f cw: 145 GW: 125 I’m 5’3” So I’ve been trying to eat in a calorie deficit for the past month. I stay between 1500-1600 calories but I’m still staying the same weight at 145-146lbs. I decided I am going to try intermittent fasting. I decided to follow a 15:9 so I will be eating from...
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    When are glute band exercises no longer useful?

    Background: 5'4" 16F, relatively new to lifting, maxes are S: 62.5 kg, B: 27 kg, D: 80 kg Before I started lifting, I would do 3 Bailey Brown YouTube videos with a resistance band every day: this one, this one, and this one. They're pretty much just banded glute activation exercises: donkey...
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    I’m gaining weight even though I’ve reduced my calorie intake 😭

    Hi, I’ve been slowly gaining scale weight over the past few months and I’m beginning to feel discouraged. Context: I’m a 21 year old Female. 5ft3in and my forms of exercise is weightlifting and L.I.S.S style cardio 2-3 times a week. I eat at least 100g of protein per day. So, I’ve recently...
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    Plateau and Gaining on Reverse Diet

    TW: under-eating, calorie counting, weight gain Summarizing my history because I don’t think the details are super relevant for this post: - years of eating ~900-1100cal - on and off lifting - gained body fat over the years during multi-week visits back home eating 3 meals/1400-1700 cal -...
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    Protein

    Anyone have any tips n tricks to meeting the protein goal on 1300-1400 cal ? I typically stay well under 1400 and am satisfied , but I just CANNOT seem to eat sufficient protein. My macro test said I should be around 115g a day. I eat between 50-100g on a good day. If I try to eat more I am...
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    I’ve started exercising for 2 weeks but have weighed more than ever?

    I started a medication that can cause weight gain as a side effect. I’d gained ten pounds in a brief period of time (maybe 1-2 months). I worked out for almost 2 weeks now and tried to focus on protein and tracking cals. But now I am 6 lbs heavier than before I started exercising? Is this...
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    4'11" 48yo - What should I weigh?

    I love to see the petite and dense aesthetic on this sub, but I don't think I can achieve it. I have been working on losing weight off and on since June 2021 when I weighed 145 (all time high and not comfortable at all). I would lose some weight, get derailed by trips, get disheartened, give up...
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