Advice please

emstethem

Looking to tone...have NO IDEA where to start...not really worried about losing weight...just want to be firm...I am a BEGINNER...so where to start? thx in advance for all advice!

TLHarwick

are you going to a gym? wanting something to do at home?
There are a ton of options out there, depending on your comfort zone.

MisterDerpington

I won't even go over the toning vs. gaining muscle blah blah blah.

Start a heavy lifting program. Apply Occam's Razor. Simpler is better (Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, and Greyskull LP). Something where you do the big compound barbell lifts. Eat an adequate amount of food, especially protein. That's the best way you can get to where you want. Pepper in whatever cardio you like, just don't let it detract from your lifting.

ChrisLindsay9

Start a heavy lifting program. Apply Occam's Razor. Simpler is better (Starting Strength, Stronglifts 5x5, and Greyskull LP). Something where you do the big compound barbell lifts. Eat an adequate amount of food, especially protein. That's the best way you can get to where you want. Pepper in whatever cardio you like, just don't let it detract from your lifting.

This is it.

Lots of great beginner programs out there. You might find help in finding a women's lifting group here on MFP. Good luck!

emstethem

Thanks guys will do!