1Madgirl's weight loss journey
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I think every physical fitness program should have some cardio, strength, and flexibility component to it. Some prefer more of the cardio and some strength. All are important in my opinion. We should have some strength, some flexibility, and some cardio endurance regardless if we lose weight with it or not! Keep it up!
Thank you!
I lack flexibility greatly. I can't even touch my toes *embarrassed* it's why I always stay away from fitness classes, because I'm scared people would judge me. It's one of my goals !1 -
I think every physical fitness program should have some cardio, strength, and flexibility component to it. Some prefer more of the cardio and some strength. All are important in my opinion. We should have some strength, some flexibility, and some cardio endurance regardless if we lose weight with it or not! Keep it up!
Thank you!
I lack flexibility greatly. I can't even touch my toes *embarrassed* it's why I always stay away from fitness classes, because I'm scared people would judge me. It's one of my goals !
@1MADGIRL hehe same with me, i cudnt touch my toes without bending my knees too much. Yesterday night only i was able to touch my toes for like one second.. exercising is amazing... i regret not starting it early... But again 'it is never too late'...0 -
I think every physical fitness program should have some cardio, strength, and flexibility component to it. Some prefer more of the cardio and some strength. All are important in my opinion. We should have some strength, some flexibility, and some cardio endurance regardless if we lose weight with it or not! Keep it up!
Thank you!
I lack flexibility greatly. I can't even touch my toes *embarrassed* it's why I always stay away from fitness classes, because I'm scared people would judge me. It's one of my goals !
I do think a some people are judgmental and do think mean things of when overweight people are in fitness classes but not all. When I see a very overweight person at the gym, I think they have some work to do but I also think it's great they are there and I admire their courage to be there. The heck with what anyone may think about it! If you really want to go to a class, go and don't worry about what they think. A lot of people will admire your desire to improve and may have some great advise for you also! You can work on it in private also tell you feel ready to go. Just write a schedule down and some plan and start off easy! I need to work on the flexibility thing more myself. You can also go to the gym and don't sign up for classes but just use their stuff. Good luck!0 -
I'm not overweight so in my head I feel more judged for being not flexible at all.
But yeah you're right. Not everyone is the same
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I'm really lucky to live to a place where its beautiful to run!
Here's a sneakpeak ! I run with a friend, we watch the sun go down and then we run home
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I'm not overweight so in my head I feel more judged for being not flexible at all.
But yeah you're right. Not everyone is the same
thanksI'm not overweight so in my head I feel more judged for being not flexible at all.
But yeah you're right. Not everyone is the same
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Sorry, I forgot that you have your weight down. Not being flexible (for a guy anyways) doesn't seem like that big a deal. I think ladies it might be more important for but still, they might have some good tips for you if you wanted to join some group. Good luck!1 -
You do live in a beautiful place!1
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Sorry, I forgot that you have your weight down. Not being flexible (for a guy anyways) doesn't seem like that big a deal. I think ladies it might be more important for but still, they might have some good tips for you if you wanted to join some group. Good luck![/quote]
no worries. your advice is still relevant
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Way to go! You've lost the gained pounds plus you're strength training has helped you rid inches. Very happy for you 0
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wsandy8512 wrote: »Way to go! You've lost the gained pounds plus you're strength training has helped you rid inches. Very happy for you
Thank you I'm hoping to push through my plateau this week! I have a good feeling about this! I believe it is close! 1 -
You've got it!1
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I hope you do too, Good luck!!!
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Thank you both
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Heyy people. I had an awesome workout yesterday!
I felt so strong! Loved it!!
85lbs deadlifting and 68lbs barbell squats Still a long way to go but I'm so thankful I managed these last night.
I was surprised how light I felt the barbell rod was at 40lbs. Just made my day. I'm addicted! I just can't wait to fast forward to a few months where I'll be even stronger. My bicep is showing itself a bit more as well... the left arm is trying to keep up lmao
I have three questions, if I may:
1. What do you guys think of carb cycling? Having some days of low carb. Will that affect my muscle gains?
2. My biceps are growing but my triceps are not. Should I add any specific exercises
3. My glute is not looking good at all.. Is it bad if I do hip thrusts 5 times a week in addition to my workout routine?1 -
I'm nearing novicehttp://strengthlevel.com/strength-standards/female/lb 1
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Heyy people. I had an awesome workout yesterday!
I felt so strong! Loved it!!
85lbs deadlifting and 68lbs barbell squats Still a long way to go but I'm so thankful I managed these last night.
I was surprised how light I felt the barbell rod was at 40lbs. Just made my day. I'm addicted! I just can't wait to fast forward to a few months where I'll be even stronger. My bicep is showing itself a bit more as well... the left arm is trying to keep up lmao
I have three questions, if I may:
1. What do you guys think of carb cycling? Having some days of low carb. Will that affect my muscle gains?
2. My biceps are growing but my triceps are not. Should I add any specific exercises
3. My glute is not looking good at all.. Is it bad if I do hip thrusts 5 times a week in addition to my workout routine?
Wow, you go ahead on! Yay on the biceps showing some more. I'd look into advice from a body building community for how to best build up problem areas. However, I can tell you this, my daughter is fit and tiny (5'4" and 115 pounds) and she is muscular from the booty to thighs. She squats over 100lbs, just twice a week. She's an octo-lavo vegetarian so she gets her protein from eggs, cheese, yogurt, nuts and seeds, as well as protein shakes.
Remember, while you can build muscle everywhere, you can't spot train areas where the fat leaves from. You could do a thousand squats a week and the fat may leave your forearm or other areas you don't even notice. Just be patient. Recheck your calorie requirements to ensure you're getting enough calories and keep protein up there to help build lean muscle mass.
Best to you!
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I can give advice on 2 out of 3. For your triceps, give dips a try. As a compound exercise it works the tri as well as other muscles, that will help with appearance. Same theory for your biceps, instead of isolation exercises, pull ups will build biceps and keep everything in proportion. If you cant do a pull up, look into an assistance band, usually under 10 bucks.
As far as glutes go, hip thrusts are fine to add in for assistance, but the squats should do the most shaping. In a polite way of saying, most women who squat regularly have well shaped glutes!!!1 -
wsandy8512 wrote: »Wow, you go ahead on! Yay on the biceps showing some more. I'd look into advice from a body building community for how to best build up problem areas. However, I can tell you this, my daughter is fit and tiny (5'4" and 115 pounds) and she is muscular from the booty to thighs. She squats over 100lbs, just twice a week. She's an octo-lavo vegetarian so she gets her protein from eggs, cheese, yogurt, nuts and seeds, as well as protein shakes.
Remember, while you can build muscle everywhere, you can't spot train areas where the fat leaves from. You could do a thousand squats a week and the fat may leave your forearm or other areas you don't even notice. Just be patient. Recheck your calorie requirements to ensure you're getting enough calories and keep protein up there to help build lean muscle mass.
Best to you!
Thank you!
Your daughter must have an amazing figure!
I tried finding an active group for my needs but no luck so far! Will keep looking though!
I have squats incorporated in my routine twice a week... and i've been increasing every week so here's hoping
I weigh and count calories everyday and I pay special attention to that protein!
Thanks ill keep trying! 0 -
^^Perfect advice and truth on your glute remarks. I told my daughter that I hope to have a lower section like hers some days. She's big on squatting. I think she could crack pistachios with her thigh muscles. Lol2
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I can give advice on 2 out of 3. For your triceps, give dips a try. As a compound exercise it works the tri as well as other muscles, that will help with appearance. Same theory for your biceps, instead of isolation exercises, pull ups will build biceps and keep everything in proportion. If you cant do a pull up, look into an assistance band, usually under 10 bucks.
As far as glutes go, hip thrusts are fine to add in for assistance, but the squats should do the most shaping. In a polite way of saying, most women who squat regularly have well shaped glutes!!!
I've never tried dips before! Thanks, I'll give that a go!
Re: pull-ups I'll check with the power cage whether I can do these hope so!
I squat twice a week (part of the thinner, leaner, stronger plan)
Maybe I'll add an extra 3 sets in somewhere of lighter squats
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wsandy8512 wrote: »I think she could crack pistachios with her thigh muscles. Lol
perfect motivation!
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You are doing a fantastic job! Very good1
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I second what @Vanguard1 says. Do compound exercises that work lots of things at the same time. There is no need for isolation exercises (bicep curls etc). They just take up more time. Things like bench, row, mil press, lat pull down, upright rows, and dips will work about everything upper body wise including biceps and triceps. Do that and some core stuff for abs and lower back (crunches and back-ups). Do squats and deadlifts and calf raises for legs. I do leg presses (or used to) instead of squats because my back doesn't like squats. Squats are more of a compound lift and require core muscles whereas leg presses are more of a leg isolation exercise.
If your going for strength, I would only lift 1-3xweek for a muscle group and no more (I like to go 2xweek and I don't try to go very low reps and high weights or a ton of sets or reps either - Im in the middle somewhere). If its endurance your after, you can go light weights and probably go more often (you can do push-ups about every day but you can't go heavy bench everyday).
The LEANGAINs guy tries to get folks lean and strong by lifting about 1xweek per exercise using compound lifts and going very heavy and also eat carbs on lift days and don't on non-lift days and do a 16:8 type of diet also. That is what I understand about that (may not have that just right but close I think).
You cannot spot reduce unless you want to try to freeze some of it off which I would not attempt.0 -
I've been sick lately and surely gained weight.
So I won't be weighing myself for a while. Till I get healthy and all.0 -
Oh no, hope you feel better soon!0
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Oh no, hope you feel better soon.0
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Feel better soon!0
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Good luck. Get better soon!0
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Thank you all 1
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