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What IS the benefit of taking a protein shake post-workout? Is there an alternative? So costly.... Thanks!

I sent this to another member some time ago and I stick by this.... The thing is... once you make a small change and stick to it, you have created a new habit and give yourself the chance to make other small changes. I read something the other day that I really liked: Aim for change, not for results. Results are very BIG picture, but change can happen in those small moments where we chose to do something different. Consistency will give you the results your looking for, but self-discipline is required. I like to set a daily goal. When I reach that goal, I feel incredibly proud of myself and that feeling alone makes me want to continue to make and reach my goals. Write your goal on a white board or in a journal, look at that goal at the beginning of your day. By the end of the day, make sure you can put a big check mark beside it with a happy face. Write about how achieving that goal made you feel. Documenting your process is a big thing that NF talks about a lot, as it is the only way we can really track change. The more goal follow through you do, the more often you will notice change for the better in your life. Remind yourself that you are WORTH the hard work. Remind yourself that while it may feel like a small change, it is a CHANGE nonetheless and small changes eventually result in BIG outcomes. Remind yourself how it feels to be proud of yourself, your hard work, and determination. So, I would start with a goal board. I would also compliment that with a goal journal. Fill it with pictures that inspire you; mantras that excite you; poetry; musical lyrics. Make yourself a mixtape that you can listen to at the start of every day- fill it with songs that get you excited about reaching your goals for the day. Most importantly, do not allow yourself to not follow through. YOU are the most important person in your life and you owe it to yourself to feel the happiness that comes from reaching your goals. You are SO worth it. Keep telling yourself that. When you feel discouraged, go back to your journal-- read how you felt about achieving your daily goals. Write about why your frustrated, then respond to yourself with a new goal and the steps you are going to take to reach that goal in your day. Have a food goal. An emotional goal. A relationship goal. A fitness goal. Everyday. You will notice achieving a small goal in these areas every day will result in you having a fuller, more enriching enjoyable life. And, these goals are all ACHIEVABLE!!!! This is my new song that motivates me in the morning! GOOD LUCK AND STAY ON THIS SITE TO STAY MOTIVATED!!!!!

Has anyone followed this program? I was advised to buy this book. I read the whole thing (maybe too quickly) and now I have no idea what the hell the charts are about; particularly, how to put them into practice? I also don't know what stage to start at... Is there anyone out there that can advise me on how to start this program at the level I need to and according to their charting?? Oye! Thanks!

Caloric deficit. Weight loss is 85-90% diet. Make sure you are consuming the right number of calories per day to lose weight and support your weight training.

I can do that. How in the mother do I load a video on here!!!

Ugh....Showed by Dad and brother my form last night. They said my back is all wrong. In fact, I need to lift my heels to have the back posture. This doesn't seem right to me after everything I've looked at. I am going to try and find someone at the gym to help me with form. I can only imagine how many people do not grasp the form of this move!!!!

I've heard vegan protein shakes are the best. Thoughts?

I am not following a program, no. I will take a look at those that you suggested. I agree, it isn't a race. How much does just the bar weigh?? Also, what is the benefit of a "program"? I feel like I have researched a lot of what I'm doing without having an exact program... Just curious.

Hey guys, So, I started deadlifting today. after reading Steve's article on performing a proper deadlife, but I have no idea how much I should be lifting? I did a 45 pound bar bell. But, when I go online and look at deadlift videos for women, I see girls lifting much, much more and 3x5 reps. I know it is strength dependent. I am not a beginner, but I am not a pro at lifting. I am 5'9, 157 pounds and just want to make sure I am getting the most of it, as it is recommended that women do deadlifts. Thoughts??