What are your goals
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1) Squat 1.5x bodyweight.
2) Deadlift 300+ lbs.
3) Bench Press 150 lbs.
4a) Get body fat low enough to see abs!
4b) If not enough muscle to have abs, get body fat low and then start a bulk!0 -
Stick to lifting 3 times a week even in a few months when it's gonna be harder to find time.
Lose some fat, keep as much muscle as possible.Slow and steady.
Chin-ups
1.5 body weight deadlift
Heavier squats in a few months when i'll have access to a squat rack.
Long term goal: visible abs. This will most likely not happen even when i get to my weigh goal/body fat because i might not have enough muscle. My plan is, once i get there will start a slow bulk to try and increase muscle mass.
My whole life i was or wanted to be skinny. Now i want to be strong.0 -
Short term:
Lose the 10 lbs I gained during bulk (8 more to go).
Continue to workout 4-5 x week
Long term:
Drop to 20% bf
Bulk/cut until I have nice big legs and no belly0 -
-Lose 15-20lbs of fat
-Squat my body weight (currently at 84%!!)
-Deadlift my body weight (currently at 76%!)
-Drop (at least) 1 pant size0 -
I am trying to get my body fat % down, i am pretty thin & have seen some gains in muscle definition in most areas of my body over the past couple months, but my stomach is my fat storage area. I can't seem to shed the weight from there and the more defined the rest of me gets it almost looks worse than before, i hope that is just an awkward stage & one day i will drop the lbs from my gut....
I haven't set any time limits on myself because i'm not sure what is realistic for me. I want to build up to lifting "real" weight again but i have to take it very slow for fear of injury (I have a previous shoulder/neck injury that rears it's ugly head when i try to increase weight too fast or if i push too hard with upper body workouts. I don't want to end up immobilized with a chronic stiff neck & back spasms because i was impatient....)0 -
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women...or to get down below 25% body fat.0
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I tend to set goals after reaching the last ( keeps my head clear )
My goal as of now is to get my big three over 1,000 combined, Currently at 910. I just started 5/3/1 to help me get to this goal.
Then we will see what the next goal will be.0 -
I am trying to get my body fat % down, i am pretty thin & have seen some gains in muscle definition in most areas of my body over the past couple months, but my stomach is my fat storage area. I can't seem to shed the weight from there and the more defined the rest of me gets it almost looks worse than before, i hope that is just an awkward stage & one day i will drop the lbs from my gut....
I haven't set any time limits on myself because i'm not sure what is realistic for me. I want to build up to lifting "real" weight again but i have to take it very slow for fear of injury (I have a previous shoulder/neck injury that rears it's ugly head when i try to increase weight too fast or if i push too hard with upper body workouts. I don't want to end up immobilized with a chronic stiff neck & back spasms because i was impatient....)
Depending on how "thin" you are, you might have to do a bulk stage to see the definition. If you don't have enough muscle to protrude through your skin, you will never see it. Sometimes a bulk phase, adding 10-20 lbs of muscle can do wonders for definition.0 -
I am trying to get my body fat % down, i am pretty thin & have seen some gains in muscle definition in most areas of my body over the past couple months, but my stomach is my fat storage area. I can't seem to shed the weight from there and the more defined the rest of me gets it almost looks worse than before, i hope that is just an awkward stage & one day i will drop the lbs from my gut....
I haven't set any time limits on myself because i'm not sure what is realistic for me. I want to build up to lifting "real" weight again but i have to take it very slow for fear of injury (I have a previous shoulder/neck injury that rears it's ugly head when i try to increase weight too fast or if i push too hard with upper body workouts. I don't want to end up immobilized with a chronic stiff neck & back spasms because i was impatient....)
Depending on how "thin" you are, you might have to do a bulk stage to see the definition. If you don't have enough muscle to protrude through your skin, you will never see it. Sometimes a bulk phase, adding 10-20 lbs of muscle can do wonders for definition.
yeah, i'm pretty skinny. What some would say is "too skinny", at least i heard that phrase plenty throughout my life. Basically if I don't work out to put some meat on my bones then I have virtually no shape to me (well, except now that i'm older i get a fat tummy. I always wanted some more curves, but not there!).
In the past when i lifted heavier weights i put on muscle & looked and felt great. I want that bod back! I am just afraid to set any weight increase goals right now. Having to force myself not to increase as fast as i normally would is hard for me, but my problems from my injury are lingering so i think it best for the next few weeks to take it real slow....0 -
By my anniversary - 5/29
Be in good enough shape to WANT to go to a beach for a vacation
Find the abs that are hiding under my belly
Catch my chest, back and arms up to the shape my delts already have
Have people at work start asking me what I'm doing instead of poking fun at me (they joke that my stomach gets to work earlier and earlier than i do)
Be healthy, enjoy lifting AND eating and don't feel like I have to kill myself on P90x, Insanity or the like0 -
Since my birthday last month, to make year 47 the Year of Brewster's Badassery™. So far so good.
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Short Term (3-6 Months)
1. Lose at least another 15lbs by end of June
2. Do better with meeting my protein macro
3. Be more consistent with working out
Long Term (6-9 months)
1. Lose at least 25lbs (total. NOT another 25 after the 15..lol. Basically lose at least another 10lbs in the 3 months after)
2. Continue getting a better handle on portions and stopping my overeating/binges
3. Join a gym and get over being self-conscious and over my social anxiety0 -
Decrease body fat percent, increase lean body mass and get more shapely legs and abs.
I'm really working on stretching my upper body post surgery so that I can get the right form for barbell squats without risk of serious injury. This one is a huge goal of mine. I've been working on my upper body range of motion for over a year with mediocre results.
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Bulk up. Currently 130...first goal is 150!0
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1) Reduce body fat
2) Increase strength
I miss being the strong girl.0 -
My goal is to drop 30 pounds or at least look like I have by the end of this year.0
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GOALS:
Short Term (1-2 months):
- some wiggle room in my skinny jeans
- stop obsessing over food
- be able to run @ 5mph for 5 minutes
Longer Term (3-6 months):
- make running a regular part of my life
- lower BF% to < 25%
- find strength training I don’t hate
- have a healthy relationship with food
Long Term (big picture):
- no more ED issues –EVER- no matter the stress/emotions/etc.
- maintain good strength and endurance
- maintain my weight/activity level/food intake without excessive mental effort0 -
My ultimate goal is to see single digit bf%, I think I'll have to get down to about 160 pounds for that. I'm currently 193 pounds and I started losing weight at 307 pounds. So if I can get to 160 this year I'll be pretty happy but I do recognize that this is a long term goal and that may or may not be feasible. But I'm definitely going to try like hell.0
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2013 Goals:
Deadlift 2xBW
Squat 1.5xBW
Bench 100lb
OHP 85lb
I have a looooooong way to go.0 -
These are some awesome goals everyone. Best of luck to you all!0
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Short Term Goal:
- Stay on track with my macros
- No binges
- Hit the gym 6 days a week
Long Term Goal:
- Reach my weight loss goal
- Compete in a fitness competition0 -
Im not sure. I am in the beginning of my journey and enjoying it. I would like to stay off the sauce (not an alcoholic but I think that it hinders my loss) or at least make it like a once a month thing.
Continue working out 3-4 days a week
Get down to 115 and maintain using my new information of TDEE and all that.
Compete in a figure show (or two)0 -
Great thread! Really awesome to read all your goals.
My short term goals are:
- Follow Stronglifts for 6 weeks and track my progress (then re-assess!)
- Small caloric defecit for 6 weeks (on day 2 today—then re-assess!)
- Reduce body fat % by a couple of points to start
Long term goals:
- Get down to 18% body fat by the fall
- Do a first bulk in the fall
- Start modifying my lifting routine to include targeted areas I want to work on (I'm a super beginner, so SL is really helping with getting used to the compounds + heavier weights + practicing form)
Also this year I want to:
- Run my 2nd 5k at some point and beat my first 5k time of 37:42
- Maybe run a 3rd 5k or a 10k?? <-- big maybe!
I'm really trying to learn and soak up all I can, and also just get in the gym and do it so I can see where I'm at and what I can accomplish and at what rate. That's why the 6-week goals of SL and cutting to start. I want to see how my body responds and then re-assess. It also helps me stay focused and not get discouraged if my 'goal' is a shorter-term one that I can re-assess as I go.0 -
Wow, there are some fierce people in this group! Very inspiring!
I would like to lose 5-8 more lbs, preferably by May. I'm currently at a point where each lb should be around 1% body fat IF I don't lose much lean mass.
Complete new rules of lifting program- probably 8-10 weeks
Find a new program for when I finish. Maybe stronglifts...
I would *love* to be able to do a pull up! 0 -
In next 6 months I want to lose 30lb and stay firmly at a healthy BMI.
Right now I just want to be able to run up the five flights of stairs to my office with out feeling like I'm going to die!!!0 -
Yay! Great thread everyone! Looking for some supportive friends so feel free to add me too!
Short term goals:
- Cut down to 21% BF
- Run an 8k (Signed up for one in April)
- Get in shape enough to tolerate Insanity
- Complete Insanity
Long Term Goals:
- Maintain weight loss
- Begin/complete NROLFW
- Run 1 race (obstacle, mud, etc) per quarter0 -
This year I want to get down from 20%bf to somewhere in the 12-13 range (though this will come in time so its not a goal I'm going to really hold myself too accountable to).
My strength goals are: I'd like to be able to bust out a few handstand pushups, to bench my body weight, squat 1.5bw and deadlift 2 x bw. I'm pretty confident I'll get there in the next few months.0 -
Bumping this as the 3 month mark is around the corner.0
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Thanks Sara...
1. Completed Les Mills - In 8 weeks i lost 7 lbs and dropped from a 36" pant to a 34" pant. I have to do my others stats but life has been crazy.
2. Not making progress on eliminating artificial sweetners
3. I only do a multi vitamin and fish oil... so i am improving0 -
I quit smoking on 4/1/12 after a 48 year habit/addiction. My long term goal remains the same now as then…..stay smoke free for the rest of my life.
My short term goal is pretty straightforward. In the next 6 months I want a flat stomach. To that end I am eating at a slight deficit to shed weight and body fat and lifting (Stronglifts) to get stronger and fitter.0
