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That's just rude. I wear high waisted all the time and look fabulous. Also, there was high waisted before there was low on the hip style waistbands on jeans. Before the 90's there was no such thing as low waistbands on pants. Personally I'd much rather see a good fitting jean regardless of the waist length than people's…

Yup, have to agree. Also, I'm guessing you are determining bf% with a scale or hanheld device. They are highly inaccurate, also because of the fluctuating amount of water in your body. A different reading is not at all surprising if you are retaining water.

Honestly, the only way to get stronger is by starting. You'll be surprised how fast you are getting stronger once you are on a program and doing it regularly. From your posts it does sound like bodyweight will be a good starting place. Both the link from rabbitbj as well as Strong curves are great suggestions. For…

Congratulations!

Especially if you just started, it is okay to take an extra day or two off strength. Don't go inactive, but your muscles might need a little more time to recover. Overdoing it won't help either.

Definetly not reliable!! The values change based on time of day, amount of hydration, etc. Only reliable ways are to get a scan or the one you go in a water tank and they measure it.

I completely second youtube. Even if you combine that with a trainer, youtube can explain you the basics and the theory behind it. A trainer can help you get it right in the gym. Also, most gyms also have fitness instructors walking around. It is their job to assist people. So you can always ask them.

So in case you've never heard of these before, these are proven programs for beginners. Any of these will help you reach your goal. (Again, you won't bulk up). - new rules of lifting women - Strong curves - Stronglifts 5x5 - Starting strength - Icf 5x5

This. Before trying to gain, just track your food for a week or two. Track accuratly. Weight everything you put into your mouth. This will simply give you insight in your diet and how much you are actually consuming. Chanses are you are eating less than you think. Anyway, it is not important to eat less or more than you…

Congratulations! Such a great job. It sounds like you figured it out :)

If you are naturally pear shaped, legs/thighs is most likely the last place of fat to come off. You are probably aware it is not possible to spot reduce. Your body decides when fat comes off where. Only option is to decrease overall bf% even more and hope for the best.

But not feeling hungry doesn't mean you can't eat. I'm not hungry after dinner, but I'll still eat popcorn or chips or icecream, etc. At some point you are just going to have to try to eat. Try to bribe yourself with yummy foods. I know it won't feel nice to spend a lot of time making food when you are not hungry, but you…

I can't advice you on bodybeast. I do however know that someone new to lifting can make gains really fast, and therefore benefits from targeting the same muscle groups multiple times a week. Therefore a beginner would benefit from a full body program rather than targeting a different muscle group each day.

Exactly, everything is connected. Furthermore, you use multiple muscles for exercises. For example, if you are unable to properly use your glutes, your body compensates by using your back muscles. Get it checked out to make sure it is not serious. Why not?

Yup. If you are not cleared, don't do anything. Weightloss is completely possible without exercise.

Are you sure the leg exercises are not aggravating the back issues? Have you been checked out by a doctor or physical therapist? Mostly back pain comes from weak/imbalanced muscles. You should check that out, and if this is the case focus on strengthening exercises for those muscles rather than avoiding it... By only…

I can second using a different program if you are interested in weightlifting but not yet ready for the bar. Personally I do strong curves, which starts with bodyweight and dumbells and graduates to the bar. I think it is the same for NROL(W). Otherwise you can also look for a dumbell only program. There are many different…

It can really easily be emotionally related. Happends to me too. As long as it is only the thought of food and not the actual eating that is the problem, try to eat something. It might help to make yourself an extra nice lunch. Also, lunch is not a mandatory meal. As long as you are able to reach your daily calorie goal.…

This post makes me happy :)

There was a thread on this a while back. Basically it could be a condition related to hives (don't know remember the full English name anymore, basically a form of urticaria though.). You can prevent it by taking antihistamines. I have a chronic form for which meds were the only thing that worked for me. Tried many salves…

A lot or a little. It doesn't have much to do with how much water you drink but rather with reasons to retain. For example having a lot of sodium in your system or recovering muscles from a heavy workout. I can easily hold on to 2+ lbs of water the day after an intense workout. Also,actually drinking a lot og water will…

This. I have a chronic version of this and for me nothing works but taking antihistamine. Tried creams and stuff.... So now I take a pill every day, since showers can also cause a reaction for me...

There used to be a bug in the app where Les Mills Bodypump wouldn't show up. If that is still the case, try logging it through the mfp website. After that you should be able to find it in the app.

That sounds really high for someone close to their goal. How are you measuring bodyfat? Most methods are very inaccurate. To "tone up" and build muscle there is one very easy answer, lift heavy. Follow a structured progressive overload beginner program like: - Stronglifts 5x5 - Starting strength - Strong curves - New rules…

Seconding these programs. Especially the books and Stronglifts 5x5. They really clearly explain why to train and how to train. (Just ignore the diet advice for weightloss).

3-5 times a week. 3 of those are classes which I pretty regularly attend. The other two is weight training. Due to personal circumstances I have not been able to get those in reguraly. Hopefully after things calm down again after next week I can go back to five.

Good luck. Gaining intentionally can be hard. Try to eat in a way that will fit the way you eat when you transition to maintenance. Your desired gain is not a lot, so increasing portion sizes will most likely do the trick. If you already start eating smart now, and adjustment in portion size will help you transition to…

Just do it girl. Maintaining will most likely not change anything.. You've been preparing this for a while now. Don't worry, you know what you are doing.

That definitely is a great improvement! I'm glad you pushed trough and can now see the results :)