Jessyperry Member

Instead of the bar, try squatting with a plate weight instead. I've found back and shoulder pain with the bar, but not with the plate weight.

I'm 5'8" and for a long time was at 130. I've gained a bit now and am at 140. I eat about 1800 calories a day and have been limiting myself on cardio (I'd quickly get back down to 130 if I did cardio). I only do cardio once a week and lift 3-4 days a week. Primarily now I'm working on my legs and stomach (not a big fan of…

Definitely not eating enough. Your body is hanging on to any and all nutrients it's getting.

I know I feel it in the butt (LOL) if I bike with my butt above the seat (don't actually sit down).

I just ordered the Strong Curves book. Going to try it out along with increasing protein intake. Thank you all for your help and suggestions <3

I did crab walks with the band today. So fun. HAHA

Yeah it seems like I will need to start eating a bit more than I am now. Thank you for your help. You look great btw! Pretty much what I am striving for.

OOoooo fire hydrants look awesome! I'll definitely incorporate those. I forgot to mention reverse deadlifts (knew I was forgetting one). I don't do those every time, but I do incorporate those 1-2 times a week. Thank you :)

I actually just got resistance bands yesterday, so I definitely will be integrating them. I have ankle weights too that I have never used, that's a great idea! Thank you :)

I recently had a double kidney infection and the doctor told me I had to stay in bed for 2 weeks. Then he said to slowly start reintegrating exercise. I was physically exhausted, but started off just by taking walks around the neighborhood and afterwards if I was up for it I would do some squats or donkey kicks and then…

You're welcome <3 Congrats on the upcoming wedding too. That's so exciting! Another thing I found that helped me suppress my appetite is water with lemon juice (if you are busy like I am I just bought the lemon juice you can squeeze out of the bottle instead of having to cut up a lemon). Plus the citrus helps give you…

I do them about 3 times a week and have been for 2 months consistently now. I've cut out cardio while doing them. I do use weights, but not a ton. I use 30 pounds for squats, 30 pounds on my lap for wall sits for one set and 20 pounds for next set, 20 pounds for bridge thrusts, donkey kicks no weights.

I'm on an approximately 1500 calorie diet a day. I've cut out white carbs and stick to corn flour and whole wheat flour, but I rarely eat it anyway. My family genetics are good, my whole family is pretty thin and my mom has a phenomenal butt (LOL).

I've been in that situation where everyone around you is eating bad so it's so hard to maintain the healthy eating. What I've noticed helps a lot is if you meal prep for the week. Meal prep all meals plus snacks. Bring that with you to work (or wherever you are going that day). What I did for awhile was in the morning I…