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    Why do you overeat?

    Since raising my caloric consumption, I rarely "overeat" anymore. I feel satisfied with all the calories that I don't ever feel deprived. From what I've read/researched/experienced, is that sometimes "overeating" is just your bodies what of saying it needs MORE FOOD. I would really take a close...
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ Oct-Dec

    Hi everyone! Today I did 20min of jump rope intervals, courtesy of fitness blender. It was 40sec jump rope, 20sec rest, 40sec plyo :eek: rinse and repeat. Did I tell you guys jump rope is HARD :eek:. So I joined a private Nia Shanks FB group. A lot of amazing women on there! I consider myself...
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    Push It

    GUESS WHAT DAY IT WAS FOR ME YESTERDAY?! DEADLIFT DAY!!!! My w/o yesterday was: 1) 5x6R deadlifts 2) 5x6R chin-ups superset w/ 5x6R barbell overhead press I added: 3x10R straight leg deadlifts * 10min cardio finisher* KB drills from Paul K's Burn & Build So I miscalculated on my deadlift...
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ Oct-Dec

    GUESS WHAT DAY IT WAS FOR ME?! DEADLIFT DAY!!!! :eek::eek::eek: My w/o today was: 1) 5x6R deadlifts 2) 5x6R chin-ups superset w/ 5x6R barbell overhead press I added: 3x10R straight leg deadlifts * 10min cardio finisher* KB drills from Paul K's Burn & Build So I miscalculated on my...
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ (June-Sept)

    I started a new thread for the next few months! I didn't post anything on there yet. BBL :cool:
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ Oct-Dec

    Starting a new thread for the next few months. BBL :cool:
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ (June-Sept)

    Hello ladies! My w/o for the day: 1) 5x6R squats 2) 5x6R parellel bar dips superset w/ 5x6R barbell rows 3) 50R barbell glute bridges (not thrusts) Today I really pushed myself with the squats at 75lbs. I'm trying to go below parallel, so getting back up by the 6th rep is KILLER :eek...
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    Push It

    Hi everyone :) My w/o thurs was: 1) 5x6R conventional deadlifts (80lbs and it was EASY :eek:) 2) 5x6R chin-ups superset w/ 5x6R overhead presses *beach work* 3x 8-10R barbell curls 3x 8-10R tricep kickbacks 3x 10R single leg stab ball roll-outs Yesterday I had DOMS in my back that I've...
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    Best exercise for strong shoulder's

    It was I that posted some Elliott vids awhile back when I discovered him :). Besides his swearing (and rambling sometimes, which I actually enjoy) he does give some very solid advice, and that's why I thought Cathletes would appreciate him. I'm glad you find him helpful. And I'm sorry to hear...
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    Laugh of the day!

    LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL X 1,000 :D:D:D:D:D Thanks for the laugh!
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ (June-Sept)

    Hi ladies! My w/o today was: 1) 5x6R conventional deadlifts (80lbs and it was EASY :eek:) 2) 5x6R chin-ups superset w/ 5x6R overhead presses *beach work* 3x 8-10R barbell curls 3x 8-10R tricep kickbacks 3x 10R single leg stab ball roll-outs Justina You can sub inverted...
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    Best exercise for strong shoulder's

    I just wanted to post this vid as well as I think it contains some very useful info pertaining to shoulder health. Since deadlifting and front squatting regularly, I have noticed that my posture is significantly getting better, therefor resulting in stronger shoulder's. Deadlifts the best...
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    Push It

    Nancy Thanks for the recipe link :p:p:p. I'm always looking out for healthier versions of desserts I love...so I can eat them more often of course ;). SO how are you liking the book? Bret know's his stuff that's for sure :eek:. Are you still getting any veggies at this time of year? Toni...
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    Best exercise for strong shoulder's

    Justine, I do this move almost every day. I use it as part of my warm-up prior to strength training in addition to foam rolling on my recovery days. It is a good indicator of overall shoulder health (and very humbling :o). The first time I did it, I fell in love with the way it made my entire...
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    Best exercise for strong shoulder's

    I HAD to share this vid with all of you. I have been doing this exercise for about 1 month now and I'm seriously impressed with how amazing my shoulder's feel. I do this move pre-workout and on my recovery days: Best Exercise for Strong Shoulders - YouTube Just a note about Elliott, he tends...
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ (June-Sept)

    Hi everyone Yup our Thanksgiving Day was Monday :). I'm being totally honest here and telling you guys that I never really eat "too much" on Thanksgiving...never have. I eat as I normally do as my motto is everything in moderation. I never eat past the point of being "stuffed" so I am able...
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    Push It

    Hi everyone :) Yup our Thanksgiving Day was yesterday :eek:. I'm being totally honest here and telling you guys that I never really eat "too much" on Thanksgiving...never have. I eat as I normally do as my motto is everything in moderation. I never eat past the point of being "stuffed" so I...
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    Push It

    UGH I feel sick today :(. I thought I was feeling better :confused: I don't know what the heck happened. Bella got another bug w/fever and I only slept 4hrs last night :(. No w/o for me today, but I did get a w/o in on Friday which was: 1) 5x6R squats (starting weight a cool 70lbs) *Did I...
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    How to get Muscle Definition in my arms

    All these suggestions are great. I just want to throw another thing out there to try, which has worked very well for me. Keep in mind everyone is different! It really is trial/error, so be patient on your journey. Rome was not built in a day ;). Focus on COMPOUND EXERCISES! Chin-ups, push-ups...
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    ~*~We're In This Together~*~ (June-Sept)

    Hello everyone :) Yesterday I felt a bit under the weather and decided not to go ahead with my w/o. After a great night sleep, I felt much better this morning. My w/o was: 1) 5x6R squats (starting weight a cool 70lbs) *Did I tell you guys that because of my shortness :o I'm actually able to...
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