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So last summer, I was at the fitness level I wanted to be. I reached my goal and haven't had one since. Now I'm trying to set a new one because my composition has changed, and I'm not satisfied. I must admit that I feel vulnerable adding pics and seeking recommendations but here goes nothin'. I'm debating 30DS; 1/2 marathon training, strength or any variation thereof.
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!
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doesn't look like the pics posted but I opened my profile I'm such a tech dummy0
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From what I have read you need to make your img tags lowercase. Should work if you do that.
I would say that first thing is that you need to switch your goals from losing weight to maintaining if you are happy there. Then you need to add goals like workouts or even just steps in a day. A lot of people seem to be most motivated when they have a goal that they need to meet.0 -
What would you like to achieve? What are you seeking to change about your body?0
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So last summer, I was at the fitness level I wanted to be. I reached my goal and haven't had one since. Now I'm trying to set a new one because my composition has changed, and I'm not satisfied. I must admit that I feel vulnerable adding pics and seeking recommendations but here goes nothin'. I'm debating 30DS; 1/2 marathon training, strength or any variation thereof.
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!
you need to change the IMG to lower case0 -
I'm looking for less squish. I TRX once a week; I run or spin 2-3 times a week at this point. I just don't want to stay where I am. Does that make sense?0
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So last summer, I was at the fitness level I wanted to be. I reached my goal and haven't had one since. Now I'm trying to set a new one because my composition has changed, and I'm not satisfied. I must admit that I feel vulnerable adding pics and seeking recommendations but here goes nothin'. I'm debating 30DS; 1/2 marathon training, strength or any variation thereof.
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!
img needs to be in lowercase on both ends0 -
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<a href="http://s595.beta.photobucket.com/user/Stinkweed17/media/fitness before/March13side.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt36/Stinkweed17/fitness before/March13side.jpg" border="0" alt="March 2013 side photo March13side.jpg"/></a>0
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I'm looking for less squish. I TRX once a week; I run or spin 2-3 times a week at this point. I just don't want to stay where I am. Does that make sense?
Then you probably need to consider a strength training program. Anything would work (body weight, machines, etc) but free weights produce results quickly.
Strong Lifts 5x5 (or Wendler 5/3/1 or Starting Strength) would be a good starting point. A program like that, which focuses on compound lifting, coupled with a small calorie deficit will help you reduce body fat and reduce the "squish".
Edit to say that these can be done while doing cardio - I do Strong Lifts. It requires 30-45 minutes three times a week. I take spin once a week and run about 3 times a week.
Edit again to say that you look great! But my advice still stands if you're wanting to take it to the next level. Check out the group "Eat, Train, Progress" and/or talk to sarauk2sf for further advice :flowerforyou:0 -
So last summer, I was at the fitness level I wanted to be. I reached my goal and haven't had one since. Now I'm trying to set a new one because my composition has changed, and I'm not satisfied. I must admit that I feel vulnerable adding pics and seeking recommendations but here goes nothin'. I'm debating 30DS; 1/2 marathon training, strength or any variation thereof.
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
[img]http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt36/Stinkweed17/fitness before/March13side.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt36/Stinkweed17/fitness before/March13front.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt36/Stinkweed17/fitness before/March13back.jpg[/img]
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!
As mentioned change the IMG to img and also change the %20 to a space.0 -
I couldn't see the pictures, but you're looking pretty terrific on your profile ......
Keep on truckin' ....... never give up, never surrender !0 -
So last summer, I was at the fitness level I wanted to be. I reached my goal and haven't had one since. Now I'm trying to set a new one because my composition has changed, and I'm not satisfied. I must admit that I feel vulnerable adding pics and seeking recommendations but here goes nothin'. I'm debating 30DS; 1/2 marathon training, strength or any variation thereof.
I'm 5'6"; 125#.
If anyone is willing to offer advice, I'd gladly take it!! Thank you!!0 -
johned63, THANK you!! I was still struggling. Hmmm, it's a little unnerving to see yourself up there, LOL0
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You look great. I can't imagine what you would want to change!0
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I should add that I don't have a gym membership, though I do have a bowflex in my basement. I had a membership last year (which was when I really hit my goals). I was taking muscle pump classes and they were AWESOME. I'm watching the papers for weight sets. I guess I really want to know if I can get there with lunges, squats, planks, etc. I can do that on my own and for free.0
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You look great but I recommend weight training to anyone who is physically able to do it.0
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I should add that I don't have a gym membership, though I do have a bowflex in my basement. I had a membership last year (which was when I really hit my goals). I was taking muscle pump classes and they were AWESOME. I'm watching the papers for weight sets. I guess I really want to know if I can get there with lunges, squats, planks, etc. I can do that on my own and for free.
You might want to look into the "You Are Your Own Gym" program. It's a good way to use body weight exercises to get in shape. Any strength training applied over a period of time will help you reach your goals. Free weights just get you there faster. That doesn't mean that body weight training won't work. It will - a lot of people are successful with it.0 -
[Strong Lifts 5x5 (or Wendler 5/3/1 or Starting Strength) would be a good starting point. A program like that, which focuses on compound lifting, coupled with a small calorie deficit will help you reduce body fat and reduce the "squish".
Edit to say that these can be done while doing cardio - I do Strong Lifts. It requires 30-45 minutes three times a week. I take spin once a week and run about 3 times a week.
Edit again to say that you look great! But my advice still stands if you're wanting to take it to the next level. Check out the group "Eat, Train, Progress" and/or talk to sarauk2sf for further advice :flowerforyou:
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Thank you for your time--I will definitely do that. Between work and kids, I want to make sure I'm focusing my energy in the areas that will yield the best results0 -
Some good weight lifting routines here:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/women.html
You can start off with something like this:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/3-day-whole-body-toning-workout.html and follow the video guides.
Eventually move up to a heavier routine once you are comfortable with the exercises and your form and technique.
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/phul-workout
It's by Brandon Campbell, who also has a YouTube page that is one of the best fitness channels on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CampbellFitnessTV
Or something like Starting Strength or Stronglift 5x5
You can of course do anything else, eg Wendler 531, PHAT, German Volume Training etc
Look at success stories of women who lift heavy, eg
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/903628-one-year-of-barbells-and-ice-cream-my-story-so-far-pics
A lot of people suggest New Rules Of Lifting For Women as a start, I've not read it so can't fully say buy it.
EDIT: The tags need to be lower case [img][/img]0 -
I think you look good.0
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