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As a women lifting weights you won't become bulky. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/977538/halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky/p1

Are you new to lifting? Then you should start with recomp instead of a bulk, because you can still benefit from the noob gains. Anyway, I propose you checking out the weight gain section of the forum, and perhaps reposting your plan there. That is where the knowledgable people hang out. Also, read both beginner bulking…

Yup. I'd recommend googling a couple (or all) programs on that list and decide what fits your needs or interest best. For example, stronglifts 5x5 is free and comes with an app, and is very simplistic with only the 5 main compound exercises. Some of the others are books. Personally I am doing strong curves, which has 4 12…

I am not saying you are right or wrong, but I am already overwhelmed by your post. You most likely will be overwhelming the OP. At this point bulk and cut cycles are most likely not yet relevant to the OP. If OP wants to increase muscle mass after losing weight, then bulking becomes relevant. For now what is relevant that…

It's quite simple for me. I know how great I feel afterwards. When I'm totally not in the mood, I just think about how much I will regret not going afterwards. It happened to me numerous times in the past.

I just started lifting for recomp. In it for the long haul. I do have a history of being underweight (due to medical stuff) and having to gain back weight. So not exactly bodybuilding, but perhaps close enough. Anyway, if you decide you want to add me, just mention it's from this thread in the friend request ;)

All depends on the program. If you are new to lifting follow a structured progressive overload lifting program for beginners. They all have set reps, sets, how long to rest, which exercises, when and how much to increase weight, etc. Good programs are: Stronglifts 5x5 Starting strength New rules of lifting ICF 5x5 Strong…

Seconded.

Loving the bamboo bar. That is pretty awesome

Either is fine. If you do it yourself follow a structured beginners lifting program with progressive overload. Something like: Stronglifts 5x5 Starting strength New rules of lifting women Strong curves All of those come with pretty good explenations on doing exercises, how, when, how long, how heavy, etc. also, check out…

I agree. You haven't really gained, so you probably need to up your calories more and figure out when you are truly at a 250 calorie surplus. Then eat that every day.

Every person stores fat differently. I'm kinda skinny fat and have a pretty small waist. My body is a pear type, so I store fat in my thighs. Therefore my thighs/hips can be two clothing sizes bigger than my waist.

Are you accuratly measuring your calories? Because if you eat at a defecit you will gain hardly any muscle. More likely you are retaining water in that area while the muscle recovers, which will also show up on the scale. Just continue weightloss while strength training. That way you will maintain existing muscle (not gain…

Perhaps just walking. Outside, or perhaps a treadmill on an incline.

Your weightloss should come from having a good diet. Sleep also can play a part in weightloss. Sleep is super important for so many things, don't sacrefice it for exercise.

Strong curves is a strength program with emphasis on the glutes and includes some of the above mentioned exercises.

What is in your home gym. Recomp usually requires a progressive overload strength program. Programs like: Stronglift 5x5 Starting strength New rules of lifting Strong curves Or bodyweight programs like: Convict conditioning You are your own gym Most of those take about an hour to complete.

Then definitely check out strong curves. It has emphasis on the glutes.

I can't check OP's profile from the app, but couldn't OP trying to maintain/gain weight? Anyway, OP, gym time is not a part of activity level. Gym is exercise. Activity level is living your daily life.

I wish I could point you towards a routine but I can't... Just want to say that resistance bands are definitely not useless. Bret Contreras often still incorporates them in the training of his clients who are also lifting heavy.

You can not change fat to muscle, you can decrease fat and add muscle. What rankinsect said + eat at maintenance Also, read the recomp thread https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat

Thanks! That's a great thread. I never hang out in the weightloss section so I've never come across it before.

Seconded.

I need to second this. Running is also one of my triggers. Especially outside, i can run much longer on a treadmill than outside. Almost no issues with biking, etc.

I would also suggest looking at the recomposition thread in the maintenance sub forum, as recomp (maintaining same weight, increasing muscle and losing fat) might be a more comfortable starting point than a bulk. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat But…

It depends on how you define good. Cardio gets your heart racing, so chances are you get an attack there faster. However, cardio will also help improve your cardiovascular system, so in the long run it might decrease some of the effects of your asthma. It however takes patience to really slowly build it up as to not…

The best form of strength training is a progressive overload program, where exercises get a little harder each time. Without equipment your best bet for that is doing a bodyweight program. Good options for that are: - you are your own gym - Convict conditioning - Strong curves (includes 1 12 week bodyweight program).

This. Since 1400 calories is already quite low, I'm guessing you were probably not eating a whole lot less on ww. Most likely you are not logging correctly. Do you measure everything on a digital scale? That is crucial for correct logging.

Okay, than it is completely out of my area of expertise. Again, saying this with no experience, but isn't one day bicep and one day tricep a bit excessive? It's two partial arm days, while you only have one day for legs, and do chest and back on the same day.

That's totally okay! We are here to support each other :) Glad you are feeling better!