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I've been thinking about getting on this routine, and want to hear what the more experienced guys/girls here have to say. I'm looking for a strength routine mainly to burn fat. Here it is: http://fuzzylogictraining.blogspot.com/2012/03/babylovers-modified-starting-strength.html

I know what to do, what to eat. I just don't get why I can't seem to stick to it. I know results don't come in a day, or that the scale isn't the end all but I'm still lost. I've gone up in weight at least to 225-230 from previously being 215. Between school stress and just personal stress (stemmed from being overweight) I get in a slump. I tell myself eat clean, I write it on my phone, I think it when I get in the shower, before I sleep; but when I'm in front of food it's like my mind shuts off and I just eat. I know that's not an excuse, but it's how I feel. I didn't know who else to tell this to or where else to write this so I'm just posting it here.

I'm following Stronglifts 5X5, which is pretty popular and has can actually be pretty challenging even though it's 5 reps. Also I've seen some workout plans on Bodybuilding.com where they use 8-10 reps for 3 sets.

I just got back from my workout and couldn't finish my set of squats because of pain near the groin area. I recently restarted working out after about a period of 2 months of doing nothing. Is it possible I went to quick and started with too much weight again? Before I stopped working out I was at 115LBS 5X5, now I tried that today for my workout. Two sets in, I felt that I could do the weight, but then my pain kicked in and I stopped fearing I would injure myself. Is it a lack of mobility? I did warmup, trying to focus on that area, but I don't know any stretches that focus on the groin area. Also my stance was a little more than shoulder width apart, I heard it's not good to have too wide a stance as that can cause problems.

Last 3 months of high school for me. Most likely moving out to dorms for college.

Seeing how we have threads for men and women, I thought I'd start a thread for those of us still in High School or just starting off College. It would be good to see how many of us there are, and we would be able to give each other moral support and be more familiar with each other's situations. Let's start off with giving our age, our current fitness status, and our goals. Age: 18 W: 210lbs H: 6'0" Goals: Lose the fat around my sides, be overall healthier and stronger than my classmates:highly_amused: Current workout: Stronglifts 5X5 3X/week with 25 minute HIIT intervals after.

Wow I didn't expect to get these many replies Thanks to everyone for their advice. I think at this point I will do some steady state running on my rest days but only if I'm not tired and dont need sleep. I'm usually getting 5-6 hours a night so I might just use these rest days to catch up on sleep

So keep on doing HIIT 3x a week after lifting and rest on my off days?

I'm doing HIIT 3x week after my workouts. I'm just wondering if I can add steady state runs to my rest days and if its worth it to do so.

I'm currently doing SL 5X5 with sprints at the end as my workout M,W,F. My main goal is to lose body fat %, but I also want to be strong and not lose muscle. I just want to lose my lovehandles haha. Would it be smart to add a 40-60 minute run on my off days during the week? Like on Tues and Thurs? Or would that do more bad than good for strength?

I'm in the same boat as you Akhil. Was 225 at my biggest got down to 201. But I think I'm back up to at least 215. I feel like I'm back on track, progress is always the best motivation.

I've been trying all that. Apparently my will power sucks. haha

Up until a month ago, I was doing Stronglifts on and off. But I saw a new workout on Bodybuilding.com meant for fat loss. It incorporates compound and isolation lifts and has upperbody days and lower body days.

Everytime I try to get back into working out...I always end up getting out of it and just binge on food. I actually had some decent weightloss but gained it all back. I'm 17, I should be enjoying myself, and part of that is having a body I am proud. of I just feel lost in this sh*t

Part of my 6 week challenge is a goal of going to every workout. I do Stronglifts 5X5, and workout Mon, Wed, Fri If I do miss a workout, should I do it the rest day, or have two days of rest and do it on the next workout day? If I do it on the rest day do I still do my next workout the day after?

Thanks, I read through your thread, I'll definately keep in touch.

My diet is relatively good. Only time I eat bread is for my sandwich during school, since its the most convenient option. Other than that I eat organic meals without bread most of the time. I cut out soda entirely and either drink water or unsweetened black iced tea. My only vice is that i have tea at night in a big cup with sugar. cheat meals are few and far between. I plan to do stronglifts 3x a week and do 20 minutes of HIIT or sprints after my stronglifts. I know this is a lifestyle choice, that's why I put this goal out there, it's my motivation. Skipping workouts ruin me, so I need to stay focused.

CAPS LOCK OFF. Hello all, I'm a big fan of this site, but been mostly lurking. Today's article was a big morale booster for me. It got me inspired. I'm a 17 year old male, I should be in my prime right? Well, not exactly. I've always been fat, chubby, baby fat whatever you call it I'm fat. At 6'0 and 210lbs now and have some extreme love handles and gut. I remember when I was under 200, just a year ago, I said there was no way I'd get above it, then a year later it happened. My highest I've ever been is 230 and I am not going back there, again, ever. Now I'm doing Stronglifts on off, but mostly on. I haven't been in more than 3 weeks. This article brought my motivation up. This is my challenge, By June, 2012 I will email this website with my final progress. By then I hope I will get rid of these love handles and gut!! and I will send pictures in happily. If Steve is impressed then I will be happy. I'm ready. HEY FITNESS! COME AT ME BRO!

Holy crap this is a lot of great info! Thanks everyone.

Alright. I get it now. I just need to get out of that mentality. My parents have he opposite mentality like my Dad who's lost weight, but only because he's eating less and can put it all back on with two big meals.

Thanks for all the tips! But should I be eating this much if I'm trying to gain strength and lose weight? I saw the recipe and while eggs have a lot of protein I just don't want to gain the excess weight from it. I just really don't want to gain these ten pounds back and I need to lose more weight.

Oh I don't train for an hour and a half. I do Squats, Bench, and barbell row one day, and Squats, Overhead press, and deadlift the other. I do this 3 times a week with a day in between each workout for rest. This usually takes 40-50 minutes with rest, but I'm only doing 5 sets of 5 reps not including warmup sets. After this I do HIIT sprints which take 20 minutes. I really appreciate your help with this. This community is great .

I'm definitely not getting enough sleep. It's my final year of high school and with home work and college I'm lucky if i can get 6 hours. For breakfast, the granola bar is the most convenient since I don't have much time to cook eggs in the morning. On the days i lift i eat two sandwiches for lunch, just cheese and a lot of meat. After school around 3:30 I hit the gym and after I get home around 5, I eat dinner. I don't eat till full but I don't feel hungry afterwards. I'm a bit wary to start eating more since I really don't want to gain weight.