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So, your best options are bodyweight program and dumbell programs. You will get the fastest results by doing a full body progressive overload program for beginners. Most will explain what to do, how often, when, how, etc. Bodyweight programs: You are your own gym Convict conditioning Nerdfitness beginner bodyweight routine…

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Yes and no. Recomp stands for body recomposition, and here on the forum indicates the process of losing fat and gaining muscle at the sime time while eating at maintenance. Yes you will get in shape through all the heavy lifting, and your body will look more in shape. The goal for most people is however reducing bodyfat…

I'm so happy reading this. I really really enjoy lifting, but no way I am giving up my bodycombat class. OP, there are many more different types of cardio than machines, there's classes, dancing, swimming, cycling, etc. not saying that you have to, but there are options.

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Don't see the relationship between those two. Anyway, aren't first week new program DOMS great.

Lean bulk: 250 calorie surplus. Also (and I am repeating this from someone else) In a bulk mainly calories are important, protein is nice but does not have to be as high as in a cut. Recommend: - protein 0.6-0.8 gram per lbs of bodyweight - Fat 0.4-0.45 gram per lbs of bodyfat - Fill other calories with carbs These are…

Totally suggest doing the bodyweight program at home. Best thing is that the beginner program and bodyweight program can be combined. There are A B and C workouts, so at the gym you could be doing beginner A, and then at home bodyweigt B. Also, the book itself is great and full off good information, so I recommend buying…

It's too soon for me. This was my third week. Also, doing a recomp so muscle gain will be extremely slow. (Again, on a defecit you will not gain muscle but maintain existing muscle). Anyway, I am really noticing strength gains. Already after a week and a half I noticed push-ups getting easier. Also, improved my plank time…

Jup, full body progressive overload lifting programs for beginners. Why? "Toned" is the look of low bodyfat% with visible muscle. Hence, you need muscle. These programs explain you what and how to do it very precisely. Some very recommended beginner programs: - Stronglifts 5x5 - Starting strength - New rules od lifting…

Just started a few weeks ago. So far loving it. Like how it starts "easy" as in using dumbells as that feels less intimidating then barbells. No visible difference yet this short into the program, but I already feel stronger. Pushups are just a fraction easier, amd can increase the weights every (other) workout.

I don't know how big the effect is, but Mark Riptoe suggests that women need less rest between sets than men. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10269471/strength-training-for-women-rippetoe-article At the same time, from experience I know that occasionally I need to really have some rest to catch my breath.…

Second this. The programs suggested are all are full body progressive overload. Especially the progressive overload part is important, as you want to keep increasing the difficulty as it gets easier for you.

I'm so sad you are struggling with an ED. I really hope you are getting the help you need. Not sure if this helps, but I'm one of the "skinny" (never overweigt) people, and I eat cookies and candies reguraly. It is all about eating them in moderation. And occasionally I do eat two cookies and candies on the same day. It's…

I would suggest you start taking a tour of both gyms. Mainly men attending a gym does not have to be negative. People in gyms mostly focus on themselves. Also, from personal experience I know that picking a gym that requires 45 minutes of traveling, will most likely mean you won't end up going (as often as you want.) One…

Yup. As someone new to lifting you can make gains really fast, and actually benefit from hitting the muscles multiple times a week rather than doing an upper/lower split and training the muscle groups fewer times a week. Also yup. Recently started, my legs were sore for two weeks straight. It really targets the legs well.

Yup Are you using the app? I thought I read that it will actually tell you what to do (next time) if you failed. Following the protocol.

First off, there is no such thing as toning. That is BS made up to misdirect women to start unsuccessful fitness programs. Only way to get that "toned" aka lean, muscular fit look is to lift "heavy". And yes, heavy is what is heavy for you. The thing about progressing to heavier weights is So basically, keep doing it…

A strength program that has extra emphasis on the glutes: strong curves. Or try bodyweight: You are your own gym Convict conditioning Body by you Nerdfitness beginner bodyweight routine Strong curves (one 12 week bodyweight program in the book.)

Yes you should eat back exercise calories. Otherwise you are still creating a defecit through exercise. Perhaps look into the TDEE method, where you spread exercise calories out over the week. Yes you can immediately increase, but you will most likely see a bump in your weight. This is glycocen stores being replenished,…

That was an interesting read. Really curious to see how my results will be.

Are you over your calories? Is there any reason to limit carbs? If both are no, no reason not to eat the bread. I am Dutch, our breakfast and lunch usually consists of bread. Every day..

Just want to add that 1 lbs of fat requires a 3500 calorie surplus. Pretty sure you did not have a surplus that big in those first two days. So of all that weight gained, it is unlikely that even 1 lbs of it is fat. Just keep going. Good luck and really keep working with your treatment team.

Seconding this. It is okay not getting to 2500 the first day, or even the first week. Just try fo a little more each day. Also seconding this. Drink calories is much easier than eating them. Drinking a couple glasses of whole milk over the day can add a lot of calories. Also, normal sodas can help too. What also helps is…

Most recommend beginner lifting programs (require gym acces): - Stronglifts 5x5 - Starting strength - New rules of lifting (women) - Strong curves - ICF 5x5 Bodyweight programs (can do at home, might need pull-up bar): - You are your own gym - Convict conditioning - Nerdfitness beginner bodyweight routine - Body by you -…

Don't wait until you start lifting. During weightloss you lose both muscle and fat. Why not try to perserve it now through strength training then having to add it back (through a calorie surplus) later on. There are so many benefits of strength training during weightloss. For example, maintaining bmr through maintaining…

Follow a full body progressive overload lifting program. Since you are still relatively new to lifting, you will most likely still benefit from a full body program, as targeting the same muscles multiple times a week will still get you results. Furthermore, you will most likely still be able to have linear strength…

You still want to lose weight? Then follow a good beginner lifting program (yes you can really go heavy on a defecit), eat the calories MFP gives you, and just try to eat enough protein. You don't need a surplus to repair muscles, protein however will help maintain existing muscle while losing weight. Bodybuilders also…

yup, it can be dumbells, barbells, grocery bags, on machines or your own bodyweight. But it has to move something (heavy) for it to be strength training. Not at all. For losing weight only a calorie defecit is required. How you get that defecit (through diet or cardio) is up to you. Strength training burns very little…