Starting Strongilfts

Judas_Queen

Hi Name's Aimee!

I'm going to be starting Stronglifts 5x5 this month, I'm just going to get to a good point in the programme I'm doing now (made by a trainer) and have a few "start up sessions" with my fiance. He's done 5x5 before and is going to walk me through both workouts A and B to get my starting weights and make sure I'm doing the lifts correctly!

I'm quite excited about this.

I'm going to be fitting in some cardio, but I am NOT a 20-30 mins on the elliptical/treadmill kind of girl! My gym has a Prowler which I love so I will be using that which is fun (and hard work!)

I'm overweight, currently 219/220 lbs - 5' 7". UK size 16/18. I'm not massive by any means and I can still look good in clothes, I just wouldn't mind being a bit smaller and certianly not as soft! I've come to the conclusion that the only way this is going to happen is if I lift HEAVY.

I also want to be strong.. like.. "oh dude is that you're girlfriend over there squatting more than you" strong (ok.. maybe not more [maybe in time!!].. but I'd like to certainly be working my way towards some of the lifts my fiance can do!)

So that's me. I'm probably going to keep a blog about it when I start which will probably be nearer the end of the month, so for now I'm going to have a nosey through this group

Thanks for taking the time to read.

A x

chunkmunk

Welcome to the group! I lurked here for a long time, but recently started participating more. You will find that EVERYONE is SO NICE and really supportive.

chubby_checkers

Good luck and welcome!

Soosannah

Hi Name's Aimee!

I'm going to be starting Stronglifts 5x5 this month, I'm just going to get to a good point in the programme I'm doing now (made by a trainer) and have a few "start up sessions" with my fiance. He's done 5x5 before and is going to walk me through both workouts A and B to get my starting weights and make sure I'm doing the lifts correctly!

I'm quite excited about this.

I'm going to be fitting in some cardio, but I am NOT a 20-30 mins on the elliptical/treadmill kind of girl! My gym has a Prowler which I love so I will be using that which is fun (and hard work!)

I'm overweight, currently 219/220 lbs - 5' 7". UK size 16/18. I'm not massive by any means and I can still look good in clothes, I just wouldn't mind being a bit smaller and certianly not as soft! I've come to the conclusion that the only way this is going to happen is if I lift HEAVY.

I also want to be strong.. like.. "oh dude is that you're girlfriend over there squatting more than you" strong (ok.. maybe not more [maybe in time!!].. but I'd like to certainly be working my way towards some of the lifts my fiance can do!)

So that's me. I'm probably going to keep a blog about it when I start which will probably be nearer the end of the month, so for now I'm going to have a nosey through this group

Thanks for taking the time to read.

A x

Welcome to the group. Rather new here myself

DaniH826

Hi Aimee! Enjoy lifting, it's a blast!

auddii

Welcome to the group. We weight about the same, but you're a smaller size than me. *Sigh*

I also want to get strong and kick *kitten*. I LOVE stronglifts, and this group is absolutely amazing. Welcome!

juliemouse83

Hiya, Aimee! Welcome! Good peeps in this group. Enjoy!

LishieFruit89

Stronglifts and I love your line "Dude, she squats more than you" - Great goal!

And welcome!

Iron_Duchess

Welcome!!!