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@mom23mangos great transformation! How much of a deficit were you eating at over that period? OP I definitely see progress, but understand your frustration. I've been lifting at maintenance for seven months and it is super slow progress. I had a quick decrease in body fat to start with, but since then it's been…
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I'm 5'7" and same weight as you, six-ish months ago I started lifting and it's only now I'm starting to see the changes I wanted. I've been recomping and my weight has pretty much remained stable but my body has changed shape - not dramatic changes, 2.5 inches off my waist and .5 off my hips. Everything has firmed up…
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Yep, I've been working at it for four/five months and only just starting so see noticeable changes! Squats, deadlifts (barbell and single leg) lunges and glute bridges/hip thrusts for me too.
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Interesting to read! I was hoping lifting might make my bra squish disappear, maybe not! Ive been lifting at maintenance for a few months, my calves have definitely got bigger, but everything else is just firmer, so my jeans fit slightly differently but not noticeably tighter... yet!
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Wow! Great progress! Are you still running PHUL? I'm lifting in maintenance but not seeing anywhere near your results! Off to Google PHUL!!
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I can jump out of bed at 6.15am on lifting days, no problem! I love it and can't wait to get started. I can not jump out of bed for cardio. Ever. I also need way more to fuel me for cardio than I do lifting, so I lift in the morning and do cardio after work when I've eaten well during the day and my stamina is much higher.…
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@CJMQ great article thanks for the link! Sorry I have no advice, it's a goal to do one at the moment so lots of fab tips here! I will get there! It seems quite split opinion if banded assisted pull-ups are a good or bad (that's what I'm doing) but I think I'll give negatives a go along with he banded.
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I'm similar in size to you, but a little taller and heavier (and a little older!) I started with circuits and running about six months ago and have slowly added two lifting days per week (full body) I'm definitely seeing quicker progress in body composition with lifting. I'd be tempted to swap out one run and one swim for…
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I went straight into a bridge to 10k programme after c25k. I do two longer runs a week following the programme and one shorter run of about 30 mins instead of the 3 longer runs a week set by the programme. I found it mentally quite hard to go back to running/walking intervals which is what the 10k programme I'm following…
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@RunnersLament thanks, I'll do a little Google searching!
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Helpful thread! I currently hold my phone in my hand. It's an iPhone 6 and it's a bit big for my hands - I've had a couple of near misses and it's not in a case, so it's only a matter of time before I do drop it. @RunnersLament what's the wrist band? I like to have access to my music at times, but worried a belt won't…
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My fitness goals aren't weight loss related. I've been at the same weight all my life and just wanted to build strength, get fitter and look better as I enter middle age. Current goals: - Deadlift my bodyweight (nearly there) - weight training twice a week - One unassisted pull up - doing banded pull-ups at the moment,…
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Try couch to 5k (C25K) - it's a slow building programme which uses intervals of walking/running 3 times a week over 12 weeks to get you running for half an hour. Each day is about 30-45 minutes. I completed it and it really works! You should invest in proper running shoes though.
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Just start reading it! I've got it and have read it, I'm not running the programme yet, but I regularly pop back and read bits. I agree with educating yourself - I'm new to lifting and not in any hurry, I spend a lot of time reading so I can gain a better understanding of what I'm doing and how I'm progressing and adapting…
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I keep motivated by exercising with friends a couple of times a week and through that got into doing it on my own. Also I respond well when I can monitor my progress - lifting weights and I completed C25k. When I can actively record my progress (adding weight or reps and running a bit further each time) I find it more…
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Wow! You look amazing! And fabulous for 50! Great job!
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It's one of my goals too! So far I've been doing them with resistance bands, I've been reading about negatives too so I might give those a go.
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Finished C25K a couple of months ago and then started bridge to 10K. I'm super slow and have good days and bad days so looking for motivation and support! I'm not sure I'll ever enjoy running but I'm sticking with it! Debating a 10K race in May but I'm not sure I'll be ready as I only get about 2 runs in a week. C25K is…
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I'm struggling with this too! My skins never been so bad and my hair has dried out and got really fragile from wearing it up and getting sweaty. Great tip about not touching your face after using equipment, I may have been doing this so I'm going to make effort not to from now on!
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I love burpees! I've progressed so much with them, more than anything so far! I hate lunge walking. My trainer makes me do it all around the gym with weights and I loathe every second. I'm also exceptionally bad at planks so they're not high on my list.
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Likewise in a recomp. 5'7" and 120lbs. Finding it so slow at the moment, so looking for additional inspiration from seeing others progress!
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I am considering a bulk in the autumn too, but for now I'm very slowly recomping at maintenance and I'll see where I end up after the summer. I'm 42, 5'7" 120lbs but highish body fat as I've never done any exercise until now. Currently I lift twice a week with a trainer, run bridge to 10k twice a week and one day of…
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I've just completed couch to 5k - I've never run before and found the weekly progress just about right!
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@Sumiblue @rhondalynn150 @middlehaitch You all look fantastic! Such inspiration! X
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Thanks! I'll look into that one!
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I'm on week 9 using the NHS version. I've never run before and it's been great, and really encouraging to see how I'm improving each run/each week. I use runkeeper app too so I can keep an eye on pace and distance. I'm not sure what I'll do when I finish but booked myself in for a 10k in May to keep me motivated and…
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I'm 42 and while I've never been overweight I was skinny fat, having done no exercise for over 20 years. I've been running and lifting for 5 months so far and already my body is in better shape than in my 20s. A friend said you'll never get a six pack after 40 and I'm out to prove them wrong! Stick with it and you'll start…
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I will do, I just thought as I'm same weight/height and a skinny fat newbie too the answers might have been of interest to the OP. Apologies. I'll head over to fitness and start a thread as I have another question too.
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I'm the same height and 119lbs. But my body fat was 29% :s Slight hijack sorry, but I'm just starting out with heavy lifting, I love deadlifts and squats! I'm not counting calories or macros but wondering if I'll see better results if I do? I'm meeting my daily protein goals though. I've been at this weight for 20 years so…
