amclaws25 Member

Oh, and no lifting programs. Used to be a trainer and know what to do. Compound and isolation lifts are what I do.

And of course it's way to big! Lol. The after is my profile pic. :)

CW: 154 GW: 135 roughly but more importanly fat loss from 28% down to maintenance of 20% :) I don't care what my weight is, I just want definition. Ultimately, working towards figure or physique competitions so fat % will be even lower with stage prep. Got a long ways to go. :)

I agree..... Frozen berries all the way. Plus, less sugar and carbs and more fiber that way! I ALWAYS love raspberries in mine.... yum!

Deadlifts, squats, hamstring curls, hip bridges, lunges, squat press w/ higher placement of feet........... Go to bodybuilding.com and seach the database for hamstring and glute exercises. Tons of photos to show you. :) Squats and deadlifts are the main ones that should always be done though. :) They do amazing things for…

Thank you so much ladies for all the input. :) Gonna try taking my speed down a notch and go from there. My mother and my daughter both have asthma so I guess that could be a possibility. Gonna talk to the doc. I'm definitely a lover of heavy lifting and kinda hate cardio in general so this problem of mine totally…

I bench every week. Generally with dumbells because I rarely ever have a spotter. I do it on the Smith occasionally. I am currently benching 45# dumbells.

I too like it alone. My workouts are much quicker and more intense. The girls that I occasionally might go with are only cardio queens so its beyond boring. I hate cardio. I do like to go with my boyfriend like once a week or so to have a spot when I wanna up my bench press and squats though. We have fun together when we…

Lovely, just lovely! :)

Holy Hell! Loving your legs girl. BAM! Way to go!

Well that didn't work as well as I had hoped. LOL Trying again Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr

Love my big ol thunder thighs. Just wish my calfs matched. LOL Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr Edited to remove photo duplicates :)

I haven't done a 1rm on an Olympic BB yet (no spotter) but the last time I used a Smith machine, the weight was set at 95. I prefer dumbbell bench and am currently doing 40 pound DB for 6-8 reps X 4 sets. Me chest is my weak area for the most part but it is getting better. :)

Wow......... Lol. Some people just shouldn't open their mouths. :noway: .

Love this thread!!! Way to go everyone!!!!

Oh for sure. All the time! Currently wearing a scarf in the office. LOL. Funny though, after loosing 60 pounds, I'm always cold but sweat SO MUCH MORE during workouts. LOL.

Stuff your face with increased healthy calories and fats. Lots of protein and try a mass builder for a quick add of the calories. For exercise, NO cardio. ONLY weight lifting of heavy weights. Not sure what your exercise was before. Hopefully you get some success eventually. :)

I'll bite....... Before 213, 17/18 pant, XXL shirt Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr During...... Around 155-160, 6-8 pant, medium/large shirt Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr Untitled by amclaws25, on Flickr

Ah thank you! I do carry most my weight in my upper body which I HATE! I'm just ready for the boobs to shrink a bit already. Geesh. Lol. And I had my doubts about ever getting this small. Glad I was wrong. Can't wait to get new clothes! ;)

Thank you!

Thank you so much for all of your words of encouragement!

Calories and Protein!!! Gotta get the protein! I aim between 120-150 grams a day. I'm not a big meat eater so some days it is a struggle. LOL. Dairy is my friend on those days. ;)

Well done hun!!! You look great!!

Count it! A calorie is a calorie, over and over. :) Hell, an avocado is a veggie and the whole thing is usually over 250 calories. ;)

Voted! You look amazing!

He hit the nail on the head. I agree 100% with all of this. I do drink a protein shake that I make myself with a good whey protein, lowfat milk (fats are still good for you), some natural peanut butter, and a banana. I only do this after my workout though or on off days when I just don't have much of an appetite. Learn…

Thanks everyone! And Jen....... anything is possible!! ;) I am now down to 157.

:laugh: HAHA.... These are great. Thanks for the laughs!!

Yah for Gym Goddess! You most definately belong there!!!