Young, working out but not seeing the results I'd like

healthyhann123
healthyhann123 Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm a female and 5'0" tall. I just turned 18 years old. My current weight (95-96 pounds) is on the lower end of the healthy BMI range for my height. I workout almost everyday with one rest day a week. I do a version of ab ripper p90x and some strength training for my arms/legs in the morning. I've been doing this for about 6-8 months. For the most part I eat healthy and have about 1,800-1,900 calories a day which allows me to maintain my weight. I'm not gaining abs or much leg definition but my arms are growing a bit. Is there anything I could possibly do to see more muscle definition, especially in my stomach? Thanks!

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Muscle definition is caused by lowering your bodyfat so you need to decide if you want to build muscle or lose some fat to show existing muscle?
  • avskk
    avskk Posts: 1,787 Member
    You'd need to eat above maintenance to add muscle. Maybe you should take a look at some of the bulk/cut information in the exercise forum?
  • bioklutz
    bioklutz Posts: 1,365 Member
    Are you working your upper and lower body everyday? You really should incorporate rest days in-between. You don't have to be inactive. You could do a little cardio instead.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It sounds like you would benefit from a full body resistance program. That could mean lifting weights or bodyweight work or a combo. Do you have access to a gym or any equipment at home?
  • trigden1991
    trigden1991 Posts: 4,658 Member
    You are eating at maintenance so you will not build much muscle or lose much fat. Also your training is not efficient and you would probably benefit from a progressive full body routine (with weights if possible).
  • JcMey3r
    JcMey3r Posts: 431 Member
    Up the calories and up the protein intake
  • courtneyfabulous
    courtneyfabulous Posts: 1,863 Member
    More protein.
    How many grams do you get a day currently?
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    healthyhann123 wrote: »
    I'm a female and 5'0" tall. I just turned 18 years old. My current weight (95-96 pounds) is on the lower end of the healthy BMI range for my height. I workout almost everyday with one rest day a week. I do a version of ab ripper p90x and some strength training for my arms/legs in the morning. I've been doing this for about 6-8 months. For the most part I eat healthy and have about 1,800-1,900 calories a day which allows me to maintain my weight. I'm not gaining abs or much leg definition but my arms are growing a bit. Is there anything I could possibly do to see more muscle definition, especially in my stomach? Thanks!
    Follow a proper progressive resistance programme and eat sufficient protein
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Read this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/10/26/how-to-not-suck-at-working-out/

    Get a programme
    Books
    Strong Curves
    New Rules of Lifting for Women

    Structured online programmes
    http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
    https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
    http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength
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