From a size 20 to a size 8 with strength training, in one year! PICS!

thefinest416 wrote: »

What an awesome transformation! This one should be made a sticky! You totally changed your body from fat/flabby to fit and toned. Great job!!!

How awesome would that be! Thank you.

Deleval417 wrote: »

You mention that you work upper and lower in one workout. Did you rest a day in between workouts? If not, how did you prevent overtraining? Thank so much for being so open and helpful with your methodology. You are an inspiration.

Thank you! Great question and one I haven't heard yet! Yes, I like to do a full body work out everyday.

Usually, in a typical lower OR upper body routine that are done on different days, there would be about 6-8 exercises for the session. I also do 6-8 exercises, but I split them up between lower and upper body and do it in one day. 3-4 moves for lower and 3-4 moves for upper. I changed up the reps/sets often and I don't lift as heavy as I possibly can, I lift a comfortable yet challenging amount that allows me to do it everyday, because that's what I enjoy.

I listen to my body and when I need rest (like yesterday), I take it. I also get 7-9 hrs of sleep per night. I am basically resting all day (sedentary lifestyle) and during the night while I sleep, so I recover well and usually feel very refreshed every morning.

Calorie quality and finding what works best for your body (I gain fat very easily, so I need moderate to lower carbs) is also important to sustain workouts on a consistent basis, as well as ample amounts of water for muscle hydration. I make sure to drink at least 64oz per day and strech before and after each work out.

Hope that helps!