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I wouldn't worry about being 'skinny fat, you're 18. Think about your goals. In the meantime, 6'4"; 195 is in the range of a healthy BMI. I don't think I would cut weight - but a progressive lifting program will add mass in the right places. Here's a great resource to explore:…

Log elapsed time under Cardio > Strength training (weight lifting, weight training) Note that lifting will not net a significant calorie burn - though there are many many benefits. If weight loss is one of your primary goals, adding cardio will help (walking, running, rowing, etc.) I would definitely consider a structured…

Eat at maintenance or a VERY slight deficit and run a structured lifting program. If you're a relatively novice lifter, something like Strong Lifts 5X5 may be a good option for you. Lot of great info here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1 Recomp takes…

If you're a novice runner - I would encourage spending the next month focusing on building your fitness base, which means managing the number and intensity of runs. Realistically, it take months to build a solid base. Your pace should be conversational, i.e., you can carry on a conversation with a running partner without…

Start here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1 You'll find a structured lifting program will yield better results than making it up as you go along. Rest and recovery days are important especially when beginning. You can mix up strength and cardio - but it…

Yes - very common. You are experiencing DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness. Hydrate and light movement or gentle exercise to aid in recovery. Rest is important especially as you're beginning. You probably don't want to workout back to back days. Are you following a guided exercise plan or making it up as you go along?

Pull Day BB lat rows EZ bar curls BB dead lifts DB lat raise Cable row Cable pull down Hanging knee raises Finished up with a few sets of pull ups

Here's the recomp thread: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat Recomp is a slow process. Essentially you need to be in a slight calorie deficit and working a progressive lifting plan. It's also recommended to consume 0.7 - 1.0 grams of protein/day per…

Same - I log my progress with a small notebook. For MFP tracking purposes, I log 'strength training' under Cardio and log elapsed time. I find entering data into Google Sheets from a phone cumbersome. I suppose one could transpose notebook data to excel or sheets for charting purposes. I'm much too lazy for that.

I hit the gym at 5:45 am. I find 8oz black coffee works for me. I may add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar if my head is full of cobwebs.

Right before COVID lock down, there was a dude who was clearly an inexperienced lifter slap two 45s on either end of the bar and attempt to squat. It did not end well. Thankfully, the safety bars were in place or it might have been call an ambulance time.

For less than $1,500 you could purchase a squat rack with safety bars, an adjustable incline bench, olympic bar with 265lbs of plates. Add a set of adjustable dumbbells for $500 and you'll have gym that woud be the envy of all but the most hard core gym rat. Hire a personal trainer for a few sessions to put a workout plan…

Anything < 10 miles, almost never. When I'm training for anything longer, I might have a banana or bagel with peanut butter an hour or so I before I run.

Rule of thumb: Symptoms above the neck, OK. Symptoms below the neck, not so much. If your symptoms are mild, probably OK, though fatigue will set in faster. Anything severe, a rest day or two is the better option.

First congrats on maintaining - that's great! Second, spot-reducing fat is not a thing. What you're looking to do is 'recomp' as others have written. Here a good thread on the topic: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat/p1 Essentially, eating at…

Strongly recommend you go to a specialty athletic shoe store to be properly fitted for running shoes. You likely need a motion control shoe to keep the ankle stable to mitigate the supunation. You may need orthotic inserts as well; but I would start at your local running store.

Why only core and not full body?

Push Day Super set 1 BB bench press X 5 Plate triceps extension X 5 Super set 2 BB squat X 5 Triceps push down X 5 Super set 3 BB incline bench press X 4 Skull crushers X 4 Set 4 Jammer machine X 3 to failure S-L-O-W reps, focusing on full range of motion.

Pull Day... Super set 1 Barbell rows X 5 EZ bar curls X 5 Super set 2 Trap bar dead lifts X 5 DB lat raise X 5 Super set 3 Cable row X 5 Lat pull down X 5 Super set 4 Preacher curls X 4 DB hammer curls X 4 Warm up sets 10 - 12 reps Working sets 5 - 8 reps

Just a thought - you may want to consider adding the five main compound lifts to your workout. Proper technique for barbell bench press, squats, dead lifts, rows and over head press require the core to be tightly engaged to stabilize the body. If you're new to lifting a 5x5 program would be a good place to begin. Without…

Reading comprehension is a thing - apparently not for me.

I think we need a bit more information. How much weight would you like to lose; do you have specific fitness goals? To echo others...weight loss is manifested by consuming less than your body expends. It's a very simple concept, but can be challenging to execute. Discipline, or habit of tracking and accurately logging…

Push Day BB Bench press x 5 sets DB triceps ext x 5 sets BB squat x 4 sets Cable triceps push down x 4 sets BB incline bench press x 4 sets Cable triceps ext x 4 sets Dips x 3 sets to failure :20 on the dreadmill at 7:55 pace

Congrats on the weight loss! 5X5 is a solid starting program. There are also other options here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1 We all begin somewhere...consistency and patience is key.

You may also consider using a trap bar as opposed to a straight bar. It take a bit more pressure off the lower back. The range of motion is slightly different, but the lift is essentially the same. That coupled with lowering the intensity and volume should help.

^This... I started lifting three years ago. I was the text book definition of skinny fat. I dropped 20 lbs over the course of six months while running a structured DB program centered around a 3 day push/pull/legs split. I saw noticeable improvement in 8 weeks.(I was a wad of cookie dough after all) But it was only after I…

I 'bank' calories during the week so I may enjoy the weekend - especially Sunday which is my recovery day. For me, it requires diligence tracking - especially on the weekends. I find a balanced approach works for me and I get to enjoy the things I love in moderation knowing I'm progressing to my goal.

I just posted this on another thread: C25K is an excellent beginners program. I have recommended this numerous times over the years. Assuming you have no health issues (always helpful to be cleared by your Doc) you can start tomorrow if you'd like. I always recommend signing up for a 5K race about 3 months from beginning…

C25K is an excellent beginners program. I have recommended this numerous times over the years. Assuming you have no health issues (always helpful to be cleared by your Doc) you can start tomorrow if you'd like. I always recommend signing up for a 5K race about 3 months from beginning as a great goal. I like the structure…

I usually log my lifts/progress in a small notebook - easier to keep handy at the gym. To log in MFP, I choose Exercise > Cardio > Strength training (weight lifting, weight training) and enter the elapsed time. Lifting is not a big calorie burn but it's good to track gym time.