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hanging leg raises L sits russian twists pallof press All push ups are elevated- I do a fair bit of spider push ups Down ward dog work as well (leg up/down/cross) various yoga inspired moves/workouts. I do ball roll outs- like the pike- but I roll all the way back to I'm on my knees- make it a combo type deal I do hollow holds occasionally- but I find them boring. the bellydancing helps LOL

if you're still lean go for a bulk.

LUZL- I did that last Friday- there are 2 sets of squats in my workout- so squat bench squat. back on my second round of squats I load i tup with something like 85%... and crank out the sets- painfully. Last set I realize it was supposed only be 150 pounds for six sets of 3- not 185... no wonder that shit was hard!!! LOL

I have seen a lot of people over on MFP struggle with extreme weight loss thinking that that was the source of their uncomfortableness only to realize they were still unhappy once the weight was lost. Either they don't have the body they thought they were going to have (this happens quiet a bit with people who do cardio/diet only weight loss) OR they simple realize they have self esteem issues that they had previously been blaming on weight and it was really just self esteem issues. 1.) therapy- not for 'crazies' it's for everyone. And it's useful and safe. (I hate that there is such a strong stigma with it honestly) 2.) Set the scale aside- take progress pictures 3.) buy yourself nice clothes at goal marks- something that really makes you feel like a million bucks 4.) set tangible goals- finishing a 5 K- lifting body weight whatever- something you can sink your teeth into and train and really attach a positive result to.

I wash mine in the washer... but I wear socks- will give you more time and less stink. Mine have held up really well to the abuse- I run- do plyometeric/jumping around HIIT workouts- and I lift in them.

I average between 5-6. I go to bed around midnight/1 AM and get up between 6 and 7 often waking up at least 2 times in the night. I'm a self induced insommia person- I love sleep- but I hate going to bed. :/ just so much to do.

I have no sympathy- there is no big secret that it was going to be a cake walk- it's all about money- and they weren't walking in there without the temptation of money. Sucks to be you- but I don't feel sorry for you.

wow that sounds like a boat load of suckkage all the way around. Playground and body weight sound like a great option for you right now. Also investing in a bike or something. Since you are limited to those foods- start calorie counting rather than just going by "clean or not" it will help give you more options for hitting macros' than worrying about processed- unprocessed or whatever.

If you like it and it gets you protein and carbs and ultimately you hit your minimum calorie goal then it's perfect. that looks awful to me because I don't like any of those things, or the order in which they are put together- so FOR ME- that wouldn't work. Plus I see no oreos. I need oreos. And pizza and beer. But if you like those things- and it's hitting your 5000 calorie goal- then IT"S PERFECT. When bulking- calories are king. Having perfect macro's are nice- but you can hit the most balanced perfect idea for your macro's for days on end but if you aren't in surplus- it' means nothing. Eat big lift big be fabulous.

yes. I keep a jar in the kitchen and I spoon out some when I first buy it and put it in the "bathroom" container. Same stuff- just two containers. it melts quickly in your hand- a little goes a long way. I personally use it for moisturizer all over- my face and for my hair. Works great- smells good too.

Look up starting strength, strong lifts, new rules of lifting. These are great beginner programs- body weight is good- but you can do that anywhere with minimal equipment. You asked about the gym- so these are good options. Do some research about compound lifting- and then follow that up with accessory lifting after you get your feet wet. Researching so you know what you need to do will give you confidence. Knowledge banish's fear. Write down your workout plan in advance. Go in off peak hours. Get a trainer for form checks if you like. Post video here for form check if you like. Realize- people don't care about you. They people watch because they are resting between sets but don't project that they are judging you- they aren't- they are only watching people because there are people there to watch- it's what happens. Go in and do what you have to do. If you need a spot- ask for a spot- don't be afraid- just be clear about what you need from them. go forth- be fabulous. lather rinse, repeat.

omg I forgot about that thing. God he's such a creepy dude.

Just being nosy here- but no one suggested a staggerd push up? I super set bench with staggered dumbbell push ups all the time- it hits the chest quiet well. One hand up on a med ball- or bench- or anything that's 6-10" in height- you'll feet it really deep on the pec that's on the raised hand. Need some added help- prop your feet up- then do them with only one foot grounded- ab killer AND chest workout.

Well if you have a timer and do body weight exercises- there is no going anywhere- or anyone is better- you both push as hard as you can for 50 seconds. Check out formerly bodyrock.tv now thedailyhiit.com- I hate their new site (NSFW) and programing- but ultimately they put out some decent stuff- check the older channel too- was a good set up. A phone interval timer or a gymboss (I love mine) are fantastic- and they really work extremely well for people at different levels- because it's about time- not reps- or weights. Very individualized. I have done a 12-15 min HIIT workout after completely a lift. It sucks. I honestly think 20-30 minutes stead state cardio would have been healthier. Going balls to the wall on a HIIT session after a real lifting session is brutal. And ultimately diet is the make or break when it comes to the last few inches/pounds. And if you have been in deficit for a substantial amount of time- it might be time to hit maintenance and bounce your metabolism back up and then go back to a deficit. Long term deficits are hard on the body- especially when you are fighting for the last few pounds.

That;s exactly my thought. With weight- that will self correct quickly.

I have eyeshadow for days. LOL so between the lip- eye and brushes- it would still cost me a fortune. An artist must have a full palette and all I'm just a junkie- has nothing to do with use- I have more makeup than I could possibly use for the next year if I stopped buying and only used what I had (well outside foundations- but even then- I think I have 5 or 6 in my drawer LMAO. Been a long time since I went barefaced- ah- those were some good days LOL- Can't remember the last time I stepped out without mascara or eyeliner on- and BB cream is a must for me at this point w/ SPF 30 so that goes on every day- if I'm going anywhere or just to the store.

I have combination skin and my current routine is a BB cream and a loose powder. Maybe relax on the jiboba oil? that's pretty heavy stuff- I like it (I have some) and I rotate between coconut oil and that because the jiboba oil just feels too heavy for my face. Man I wish!!!! If I could spend spend that in two months I would be happy- but typically it's like 30-50 a trip!!!!

make sure you are eating and sleeping enough. I'm trying to cut- so I'm on a deficit- but I'm not getting enough sleep and I'm feeling even more beat down than normal- and I'm not at a large deficit- 2-300 calories maybe? Rest- and eat. you must do these things- even if at a deficit- eat ALL your calories.

This girl is a monster. I'm not 100% on her form- she tends to over do her back- BUT.... still. a beast http://www.trimmedandtoned.com/crossfit-superstar-suzanne-svanevik-training-videos

I have mixed feelings- but I don't judge- in the dance world- the women at the top have them- and it's common so it neither phases me nor offends nor impacts me in any way shape or form. At some point you felt like your life was going to be better with bigger breasts. Period- one way or the other. My friend is missing half her chest- she regrets not having her implant done at the time because it makes costuming and dressing a real bitch. so one way or the other- you feel like your life is going to be better. And if it gives you more self esteem - more power to you- but the issue is when that is your ONLY source of self esteem I think. Personally I wouldn't get them- mine are D's and I am annoyed with their shape as it is. If I was going to do anything I would have a lift done to make sure they don't sag to my knees- but the idea of a foreign body embedded in my skin skeeves me out. It can be very painful too the first day- some women are out for a week - some are back to work that Monday from a Friday surgery. agreed. I have brown boring hair- I hate it. So I color it. Granted it's not as drastic as surgery- but there it is- out and out- I hate my hair. So I change it. It makes me happy and I feel good about myself- so there we have it. No harm no foul. I'm okay with it.

Bush league- they pushed my powerlifting meet back from June 8th to July- so I'll don't know that I can play these games.

If you are sitting you can't do the cool bro swing- so make sure you stand. I curl about 3 times a year- but when I do so standing. edit- I don't curl much- I do chin up pull ups for my arms. I haven't done an isolation curl in about six months.... still get awkward comments about zez guns.

can we video- I want to make sure I'm doing this right???

Really depends on your level of training- but my magic 8 ball says odds are not good. but get to training and see what happens.

came in to say this. Cardio will help with the calorie deficit. I pretty much only do cardio while cutting- I don't enjoy it enough outside of dancing to go out of my way to do it- but I am an eternal fat kid- which means if I can find a way to cut AND still have my ice cream and oreo's I'm ALLLLL ABOUT IT. It means I get to eat more- so I add it in 2-3 times a week. stair master and jump rope are my frienimey's LOL So yeah- deficit- cardio or no cardio is up to you and your preference.