Posts by Lisa Rogers94

William Phillips4 said:ironharbor45, you're missing the point here. I'm telling you this as a parent. Times have changed big time. Especially for those of us who grew up in the 70s and 80s.

It sucks, but it's just the reality of things now.

Man, I was literally just about to post something similar. It reminds me of this one friend of mine—I remember asking her the exact same thing when she used to pick up her kid from school. She just told me to look at the traffic back then versus how crazy it is now that she's a parent, and suddenly it all clicked why people acted the way they did. Honestly, even when I was picking up my own kids, I’d stick to my guns and go exactly where I needed to go, but everything feels ten times more chaotic lately. Still, I truly believe you can always find a way to make it work if you try.

OT, I've been hitting the gym about 3 times a week and running 3 times a week too. Sometimes I miss a session, but then I really try to make up for it by combining strength training and running. I only skip when I'm actually sick or dealing with an injury, but even then, I don't let it last long.

Signing off on what brightraven27 said. I survived that absolute Armageddon of a winter last year without my lungs even flinching

As for working out indoors, I honestly don't see the issue. If you're hitting the weights, you're warming up with lighter sets or just doing some bodyweight stuff anyway. I don't get why that's even a concern for you

Hell yeah, I love them dried! Honestly, they’re my absolute go-to whenever I need a quick energy boost,

I’m just sitting here snacking on some raisins because there isn't a damn Walmart for miles in this neck of the woods. I went ahead and ordered myself some whey protein online, even though I don't really need it yet, I guess...

So, can I just knock back some whey by itself right after a workout?

Henry Hayes3 said:If those pastries are actually 😁

I don't even have any pastries 😢

rustybadger42 said:That's easy! Just smash 6 of them in one bite and you'll have a six-pack before the deadline.
The only thing I don't know is how many pieces your leg is gonna break into while you're at it...😁

You mean eating 6 cookies all at once so you can do more sets? 😁
My leg's probably gonna split into 6 different pieces too (though God knows which ones) 🤣

Henry Hayes3 said:
🤣

Man, I want to look absolutely shredded like that 😁 is there any way I can actually pull that off if I just spend the rest of the year bingeing on cookies? 🙂

I totally get where cosmicscout9 is coming from with his take. Seriously. I've spent way too many hours scrolling through endless threads on this exact topic, and honestly? If you think having rock-solid abs—especially if you're rocking a pack of 400—is some kind of magic ticket to hitting a 6-pack
... man, you're dreaming.

Jack Ward82 said:Look, she really needs to understand that if you want those kind of killer results, just breaking a sweat isn't enough... you gotta put some blood, sweat, and tears into it. 😳😁

Exactly! That's what I'm talking about!

So, here's the deal: I'm 40, a mom of two, and I've been jumping around doing these workouts since last summer.

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P.S. And yeah, I know... this swimsuit is totally hideous!

briskjackal5 said:Nah, it’s actually way more expensive.

-Joe

Totally agree. Plus, you really have to wonder if the quality is even any good.

briskjackal5 said:lol, women and math... what a combo.

But hey, I'll help you figure this out.
I just need a few things from you:
- Exactly how many workouts are we talking about in those 30 days? (Like, how often would you be drinking it, every single day?) and
- How much protein powder are you planning on having after each session?

Let's just assume you grabbed a 500g tub for now, then just leave the rest to me and I'll crunch all the numbers so everything comes out perfect.

-Stipe

Can I jump in?
- working out every other day = 15 sessions
- how much does the label say to take (just after training)

Ashley Reed98 said:Hey experts, I am seriously begging for some help here 🙂.

So, basically, I’m finally hitting the gym this week to get my act together. I really want to drop these last 5-6 pounds so I can actually feel good about my weight.
From what I’ve gathered, I need to hit my protein intake right after training. (Just a heads up, cottage cheese and tuna are totally off the table for me 😁.)
I was thinking about just grabbing some protein powder from CVS.
The link shows three options—plain, chocolate, and vanilla.
http://dm-drogeriemarkt.de/cms/servl...sport_eiweiss/

But looking at the labels, these CVS ones seem to be mostly milk and soy protein blends. A friend told me it’d be way better if I just ordered some actual whey protein instead, saying it's the superior choice.

So yeah, I wanted to see what you guys think.

That girl gave you solid advice. If you actually crunch the numbers, whey might even end up being cheaper than those blends in the long run.

quietpilot87 said:I mean, let’s be real here—her hips and her leaves are basically the exact same width.
I have no idea what she thought this was supposed to look like? Like a pear perched on two toothpicks? You call that aesthetic?

What I was getting at is that she was only stressing about the leaves, but honestly, the rest of her body is practically begging for some slimming down too.

I honestly don’t get why you’re stressing over how the fabric bunches up when you pull your pants on, but you aren't worried about the hips or the rear? For me, a 46-inch hip measurement feels absolutely massive.

Lisa Rogers94 said:What are you guys thinking about this link http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir...r=windowsmedia?

My two cents
http://www.nutrilite.com/en-us/Natur...in-powder.aspx

What’s the verdict on this? http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir...r=windowsmedia

I don't get it, man... why aren't you just mixing some protein in with that? Seriously, just add some water like that guy above suggested. It’s honestly not even a big deal, totally fine.

Man, these protein powders are just way too sweet on their own. Seriously. I tried mixing 47g of protein with about 10 ounces of water—totally skipped the raisins or anything else to keep the sugar down—and it was still sickeningly sweet. I ended up just snacking on a handful of raisins on the side to balance it out. It tasted like some weird vanilla cappuccino, which honestly? Not my vibe at all. Looking back, I probably should’ve just grabbed a neutral flavor from the start. Maybe they have some options that aren't such sugar bombs, or maybe I'm just being super picky, who knows? I'm gonna go double-check the label to see exactly how much sugar is actually in there.

George Diaz47 said:Honey isn't actually the answer—it's basically just fructose. If you’re trying to dodge drinking straight glucose, you might be better off just snacking on some grapes instead.

The thing is, this stuff is just way too sweet on its own. I measured out exactly 47g using my kitchen scale and mixed it with 300 ml of water, and oh my god... it was gross! Some lady at the grocery store told me to just use two tablespoons, but I decided to stick to the directions on the bag. Total mistake!

So I picked up a 500g tub of BioTech 100% Iso Protein just to test the waters. I read somewhere that you can swap out dextrose for honey, but I was wondering—can I just use raisins instead? Basically, I usually grab a handful of raisins right after my workout, so would it be cool if I ate those and then washed them down with my protein shake?

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