We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Question

lisaclasson222
lisaclasson222 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Gain goals for ladies around 5'3?

Replies

  • gamerbabe14
    gamerbabe14 Posts: 876 Member
    We don't know.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Your goals will depend on so many factors... Starting weight, amount of lean muscle mass, frame, physique goals etc.

    Start with goals not related to the scale and if you do have weight goals, keep them in small increments and adjust from there.
  • LiftHeavyThings27105
    LiftHeavyThings27105 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Agree with sardelsa.....

    What is it that you would like to see change about your physique? Keep in mind that if you are not one who has exercised in the past that you will see newbie gains pretty quickly but those newbie gains will eventually stop. Lots of people get discouraged when that happens - so I mention it now.

    Also, if you start exercising keep in mind that you will need to eat more. You need to feed the machine, right?

    Do you know your current caloric intake? And how that breaks down? Meaning, protein, carbs, fats?

    So, what are your goals? What are your expectations? What program are you doing / considering?

    I will state this - and I speak from experience - women can indeed 'lift heavy'. Do not fear that. You will not 'look like a man' - well, generally speaking....everyone is different.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories