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Blaze21

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    Blaze21 reacted to GreenThumb in HEAVY Weightlifting is a GAME CHANGER Ladies!!! Pics included!   
    I did powerlifting a couple years ago and LOVED it. After I drop a good amount of weight I plan to incorporate lifting again - you're an inspiration! Great work!
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    Blaze21 reacted to Kat2013 in HEAVY Weightlifting is a GAME CHANGER Ladies!!! Pics included!   
    Heavy Weightlifting completely changes your body!!! I’m 8 years post-op and I incorporate 5-6 days of weightlifting into my routine. I ONLY do about 10 minutes of cardio (10 minute run) each workout day, which in actuality is my warmup before I stretch and lift. I also incorporate hypertrophy (higher rep, lower weight) training into my workouts to help with muscle growth, but the most empowering part is getting strong and hitting new PR’s (personal records).

    When I first started lifting, I could not lift too much weight. The lower weight WAS my heavy weight. I would find a weight that I could rep 8-10 times before failure. My squats literally started with the bar (a standard Olympic bar weighs 45 lbs). Now, after 6.5 years of consistent training, I can squat 245 lbs, deadlift 320 lbs, bench 185 lbs, curl the 40 lbs dumbbells. I really wanted to fill up my arms & legs with muscle to lessen that loose skin (which I still have, but not so noticeable), so I worked hard. I researched, read, incorporated. I was—and still am—constantly learning, correcting, and incorporating. I learned how to diet for optimal muscle growth, which optimally includes 1 gram of Protein per body weight and complex carbs, and good healthy fats. At first I didn’t know what complex carbs were, so I looked it up😂, picked out foods I liked, and incorporated them into my diet. I’m not going to lie, complex carbs are the hardest to consume because of their density (and my sleeve still works when I’m eating the right foods—freak’n sliders!), but I make it work by eating small frequent meals throughout the day (I eat about 6-8 different times, including shakes). I also discovered a supplement drink in powder form called Karbolyn (by EFX Sports) that would help me hit my complex carb macro goal.

    Anyway, long story short, when I first lost all my weight, I got down to 140 lbs, and a size 4-6. Now, I weigh between 155-160, and still wear a 6 (the 4’s are too small for my arms because they’ve grown with muscle mass 💪🏼😆💪🏼). I’ve literally shred the fat and have added muscle mass. And since 1 lbs of fat takes up way more space than 1 lbs of muscle, I’ve been able to pack on more muscle in the same amount of space. Weightlifting is where it’s at. Man or woman. I’m just trying to inspire women because women tend to fear lifting heavy and fear that they will look manly. I assure you, I do not look like a man. 😂🤣









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    Blaze21 reacted to GreenTealael in Dating after surgery and weight loss   
    I am interested but not in what dating currently is, i was born either 50 years too early or 50 years too late. i have antiquated ideas about relationships. I refuse the hook up culture.
    SO...
    Im single AF...
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    Blaze21 reacted to BrandiceLeSha in My new addiction....   
    Yessss! I'm seeing this. This is one of my goals for the future

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    Blaze21 got a reaction from MsNickelback in July Butterflies Master Thread   
    My bmi is 22.9. Down from 43 bmi.
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from soontobehealthymom in Pen Pal Goodie Boxes?   
    I haven't been here in quite a while and this place never ceases to amaze me. I'm not active enough to participate at this time but this is such a wonderful idea. I love how supportive this community is of one another. Take care all.
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from Workinprogress01 in Any Delaware or Chester County Bandsters?   
    I haven't been banded as of yet. I'm working with Dr. Ramachandra in Darby, PA. He's right outside of Philly. I'm not sure if he does fills for patients he hasn't performed surgery for, but it's worth a shot. If anyone would like his office number, send me a PM.
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from supersweet31 in 60 DAY INSANITY CHALLENGE   
    Hey,
    I just logged in just to see who has tried this as well. I'm taking my measurements and pictures tomorrow, and am doing the fit test as well. I plan on starting this coming Monday.
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from angel822 in Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra - I love Dr. Ram   
    He's the best!
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from angel822 in Dr. Prashanth Ramachandra - I love Dr. Ram   
    Do you attend his support groups at the wellness center?
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from zeniada in Going to a Italian Resturant tonight...   
    Get a life!
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from zeniada in Going to a Italian Resturant tonight...   
    Get a life!
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    Blaze21 got a reaction from zeniada in Going to a Italian Resturant tonight...   
    Get a life!

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