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    Back in the late 70s, the "Protein Drink only"...

    Back in the late 70s, the "Protein Drink only" diet was really popular. I went that route for a while...until I wised up. Yes, you lost weight, but at what cost? Miserable, no energy and you...
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    You may want to change some of the...

    You may want to change some of the exercises....try doing some with dbls instead of bbs. Change the type of exercise that targets the areas in your workout but in a different way. If your reps have...
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    Talk about obsession with the upper arms! He...

    Talk about obsession with the upper arms! He looked far better before taking the drugs.

    He has a page up showing pics last time he was "natural". States that he started steriods a month later.
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    You forgot to mention watching all those old...

    You forgot to mention watching all those old "Strongest Man" contests as inspirations to do the same:)

    However, even with the women, it is the same. Just start, keep form, persistence, increments...
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    My own set of Olympic BBs do not have the Manta...

    My own set of Olympic BBs do not have the Manta Ray but at the college where I also take classes....they do. I can lift more with the manta Ray than at home. That plastic shield seems to spread the...
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    You know, I keep starting to answer and have to...

    You know, I keep starting to answer and have to lay it aside. Started a long essay but better keep it short and sweet.

    Men have the edge with more testosterone...for obvious reasons BUT that...
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    Do any of you have problems performing squats...

    Do any of you have problems performing squats flatfooted?

    Even as a child, I have never been able to "hunker down" flatfooted. My heels would always raise up and I would squat on the balls of...
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    This is still "Laurie", just writing from my...

    This is still "Laurie", just writing from my college.

    I should explain. I just checked my log and it has been closer to four months since starting "squats".

    I am 51 and have been taking a...
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    Went to see my doctor yesterday for a checkup. ...

    Went to see my doctor yesterday for a checkup. He commented on how good I looked since the last time I visited him. He looked in the chart and found I weighed 242 lbs in 1999. I had lost 35 pounds...
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    "Laurie" here at the college. I just came from...

    "Laurie" here at the college.

    I just came from the doctor after discussing a slight problem with my left shoulder. I know I have some osteoarthritis there and had it x-rayed several years ago. ...
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    My husband found a professional Olympic bench,...

    My husband found a professional Olympic bench, bar, plates and other assessories at a local St. Vincent dePaul's over the holidays. You might try looking at the larger charity thrift stores and in...
  • Thread: Bowflex sucks

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    I used a Bowflex at a local gym when my college...

    I used a Bowflex at a local gym when my college weights class were close for the Christmas holidays. I did not like it. I had gotten better results using the college's Universal Machine. Even...
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    My college weights gym has the Manta on both...

    My college weights gym has the Manta on both their squat bars. I find it easier to use than a naked bar. It seems to distribute the load better.
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    LOL....REALLY? Gee, never knew all that. I had...

    LOL....REALLY? Gee, never knew all that. I had better stop at 105 bench pressing then. Too dangerous to continue those 115 lifts. Better go back to drinking those sugar filled sodas, eating fast...
  • Thread: Moisturizers

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    Living here in the Arizona SW desert, ... some...

    Living here in the Arizona SW desert, ... some kind of moisterizer is needed. Never used to use any until a few years ago after handling moldy hay and getting a reaction. Took the medicene and it...
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    Past

    This is "Laurie" at the college, so answering under this other name, Belle.

    I have not done any "offical" cardio exercises in the past. Being chunky as a kid and not having a car, I used to ride...
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    Being a 5'6"woman, I find it hard for my feet to...

    Being a 5'6"woman, I find it hard for my feet to be planted square on the floor while doing the bench press at the local gym. Actually, my ball of my foot or toes are the most I can touch the floor...
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