First day of strength training!

aganey

And I feel fantastic!!! I’ve been wanting to do it for the past few weeks instead of strictly cardio. I finally worked up the nerve! I followed the bodybuilders.com workout plan that I found and did more sets than it said because I felt like I could handle it and had the energy to do it. I am going to do this 3 times a week and do cardio (mainly walking at brisk pace) when I want to in between. I meal prepped for the first time this week for breakfast and lunch. I’m cooking healthy dinners every other day. I feel like I’m finally FINALLY figuring out what works for me. I’ve tried eating all the bad foods I love within my calories and by the end of the week I fail because I’m still hungry. I tried doing cardio to no end and got burned out. For me...meal prepping along with 30 minutes of exercise a few days a week is the game changer. I absolutely love the foods I’m cooking and really watching portion control. I stay full and am trying to eat fruit when I want something sweet. Also drastically increased my water in take. I got this, and I will get to my goal and be healthy!!!

jessiferrrb

congrats! looks like you've found something that works for you! best of luck and go get 'em!

DopeItUp

Just wait for the next few days to come...

gearhead426hemi

Good job! Keep up the good work!

pmm3437

Be careful of over training when just starting out. Your body isn't used to the stresses/exertion. There is a reason the beginner plans tell you what to do, in what order, and how much in a session. After being inactive for a while ( in the strength training sense ), you need to ease into it then ramp up.

Concentrate on proper form while the moves are easy, due to reduced weight. It will pay dividends in the future.

GL, and welcome to the prepper club. I do the same for breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Easier on the morning routine, and more control over what you're consuming.

ijsantos2005

Hope you don’t get crippling soreness.
Fingers crossed.

bbell1985

Good on ya!

Watch adding sets when you first start. Even advanced lifters have accumulation blocks to slowly add volume (sets, reps, weight, etc). In the long run, you'll be able to do more if you go about it wisely.

aganey

Thanks for the lookout everyone. I appreciate the honesty! Most of the workouts on the plan were only 1 set. There were a couple that were 2 sets. I did 3-5 sets depending on the machine. I also didn’t have a lot of weight. I did what I could comfortably without shaking towards the end. I’m so excited to get in there and transform my body!

@pmm3437 yes it makes breakfast and lunch a breeze! Especially with my toddler running around. I can just grab a pre-made meal and heat it in the microwave! So easy!