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Newbie to lifting/Need some lifting friends!!

AnarchoGen
AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I didn't really want to post this in the first place, I've put it off for 6 weeks. I NEED HELP!!
I've entered a body transformation challenge and looking to enter another one. I'm hoping to win the cash prizes so I can use it to donate to charities that help people with neurological disorders (my son has 3 which are very very rare!!), I also wanted to help a friend of mine who is trying to move back to the States, but her health is declining and she can't travel until she is well. The non-profit organization is called H.E.A.R.U.S. (www.hear-us.net)
I need all the help I can get and wanted to connect to more experienced lifters who can guide me to reach my goal.
I have physical limits, the odds are against me. I have a knee injury (grade 3 chondromalacia), an old lumbar sprain, and some older ladies will know what I'm talking about on this one: cystocele w/out uterine prolapse. I've been cleared by the doc to continue however I must keep things low/no impact.
I'm 30, 5'3.5" 130-131lbs 22.3% body fat, my goal is to get to 12-15% body fat -- I'm not sure what my ideal weight is, maybe 120 or 115? either way as long as I'm 15%...
I know about the NROL4W, I can't buy the book yet, I have joined the group on here, but I think even the male lifters could help out too.

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  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    bump.. anyone? :(
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    BUMP!!!!
  • thatsnumberwang
    thatsnumberwang Posts: 398 Member
    Hey, I'm a newbie lifter too, with pretty similar stats. Friend request sent :-)
  • tross0924
    tross0924 Posts: 909 Member
    I'll be your friend. :flowerforyou:

    Not sure how helpful I can be but I'll try and do my best.
  • WifeMomDVM
    WifeMomDVM Posts: 1,025 Member
    I was a newbie when I started New Rules - finished it around Christmas - am now repeating the whole thing! :D You can add me, but I'm no expert. Also, I'm pregnant, so I'm getting bigger every day instead of leaner. Oh well, it's for a good cause!
  • thoroneil
    thoroneil Posts: 96 Member
    One you now you have problems..
    Do what most normal people do start out slow and easy and slowly build it up.. And do it till u start feeling unconformable..
    I'm no body builder but trying too lose weight and build muscle. .. I dont have any good advice other then that.. But ill be cheerin you on.. Good luck on Your Goal..
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    One you now you have problems..
    Do what most normal people do start out slow and easy and slowly build it up.. And do it till u start feeling unconformable..
    I'm no body builder but trying too lose weight and build muscle. .. I dont have any good advice other then that.. But ill be cheerin you on.. Good luck on Your Goal..

    Thanks! Yep, that's what I've been doing, taking it slow. I've learned to listen to my body having gone through 3 yrs of physical therapy learning how to walk again :)
    I do know when to stop, as much as I want this badly, I still have the discipline to say "ok enough" - frustrating though!
  • Krisgren
    Krisgren Posts: 93 Member
    I bought a really good 'how to' book, it shows everything and 'dumbs it down' step by step which is totally what I need. It's the womens health book of exercises. It also gives all different levels of difficulties. I had gotten it out at the library first and then found it such a good reference I went out and bought it.
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    I bought a really good 'how to' book, it shows everything and 'dumbs it down' step by step which is totally what I need. It's the womens health book of exercises. It also gives all different levels of difficulties. I had gotten it out at the library first and then found it such a good reference I went out and bought it.

    Thanks! A trip to the library is definitely needed. Not sure where the library is though LOL! I've lived here for 4 years, and just discovered where the post office was a yr. ago! Google maps never lets me down XD
  • AnarchoGen
    AnarchoGen Posts: 400 Member
    bump!
  • alexandria412
    alexandria412 Posts: 177 Member
    I just started last week! I've been following the program outlined in the book, "New Rules of Lifting for Women."

    Foundational advice:

    - Lifting heavier weights for fewer reps is more effective than lighter weights for higher reps. Higher reps = endurance. Higher weight = strength.
    - Never lift for two consecutive days to help with muscle recovery.
    - Always follow lifting with a high-protein snack to help with muscle recovery.
    - Free weights are generally more effective than machines because you have to stabilize your body.

    There is also a group for this program, try searching "NROL4W"

    Hooray! Lifting is a lot of fun and has done incredible service to my self-esteem.
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