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Watch videos on form. Look for videos on youtube by Mark Rippetoe. Get the book Starting Strength as well. He details good form in the book.
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You probably can't transform in 4 weeks. Why not commit to just continuing to work towards it until you get the results you want? That said, if you want to reshape your butt and legs, lifting weights will give you the most bang for your fitness buck. Heavy squats and deadlifts are awesome for just that. Look into Strong…
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This. I love my calluses. I'm pretty darn proud of them :) Edit to add that the slur about gloves=gayness was uncalled for and ridiculous. It's so completely unnecessary to make comments like that. I'm sorry that your sense of humor is so low-brow that you have to resort to making disparaging comments about gay people. Not…
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Your legs got smaller because you've lost weight. Good for you for finding a workout you like. But weight loss is what caused the shrinkage.
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You can't target loss from your thighs. The only thing you can do is continue to lose weight and/or body fat.
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When I started running, I was a 42DDD. I started out by wearing an underwire bra with two cheap stretchy sports bras over top. They got the job done. Very little bounce and I had lots of support. I got down to a 38DD and bought a Moving Comfort bra - it was awesome! I'm now a 36C and still wearing (another) Moving Comfort.…
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This. Stop thinking that you should be losing like a Biggest Loser contestant and you'll be much more successful.
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Congrats to Yo!
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I thought we were supposed to be eating for our body type (you know, mesomorph, ectomorph, etc)? Or, are we supposed to be eating like our ancient ancestors? Or do women eat differently than men? There are a million different fad diets out there, and the blood type diet is just another one of them. Eat the foods you like,…
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I :heart: squats. I also :heart: Mark Rippetoe!
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Good luck on your first race! I agree with the advice to find someone to follow - it works for me every time. But don't try to get too crazy with your time. Race adrenaline will help you shave a couple minutes off, but to decrease by 5 minutes takes awhile (lots of training and effort). I ran my first 5K a year ago (to the…
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I would deload on everything. It's helped me get over plateaus. Deloading gives your CNS a break. A lot of people on here deload every 6-8 weeks or so. Also, switch to 3x5, as others have advised. Good luck!
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Have you done a deload recently?
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She's right :)
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To bring up another option, a lot of races will let you run for free if you volunteer. Maybe you fill the participant bags a few days before? Or you help with clean up afterwards? Most races (especially the big ones) are always scrambling for help, so I'm sure you can find a way to trade your entry for a few hours of work.
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@Melissa - you look AWESOME!! :)
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I'm sorry your funds are tight. Been there, done that. However, race organizers work hard to set up a course, put together packets, organize timing, etc. It's so participants can enjoy the benefits of the race. By just jumping in and running anyway, you're saying you disrespect their work and the rules which (usually) say…
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Lift now. I'm 5'6", 181lbs. Heavy lifting is making my body look much smaller than it actually is.
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Don't run in a race you aren't registered for. That's not cool. You can find deals through Groupon, Living Social, etc. Races in small towns will be cheaper than races in big cities. For example, I'm in Indiana. I'm running the 5K at the Mini Marathon tomorrow. I paid $40 to run in it. For that, I get a tech shirt, hat,…
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There will come a point when you feel good about what you have accomplished and you will embrace your new body and see it for how others see it. It just takes time. Be patient and know that you will get there.
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Your date night includes (at least) one of the following: 1. A visit to the gym for some lifting. 2. A 3 mile run 4. A trip to go indoor rock climbing 5. Stopping by a sporting goods store so you can look at all the cool stuff you need/want
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My working number squats are below parallel. My one rep max was parallel. I don't partial squat because that's not squatting.
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1) my calves getting bigger He's talking about people who are eating at a surplus while lifting. If you are eating at a deficit, you won't get larger/gain much weight. You'll only experience "noob gains" which are just a couple of pounds at most, spread out over your entire body. I've always had to wear "wide calf" tall…
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Thank you so much for starting this! Lots of good info being shared and hopefully some things being cleared up. I started doing Strong Lifts 5x5 about 6 months ago. I'm currently 181lbs, 5'6" and I'm pretty happy with my body composition at this point. I have next to no jiggle, even though I have about 20lbs left to lose.…
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I started with Strong Lifts 5x5, which is a 3 day a week, full body routine. It took my about 35-45 minutes per workout. I run 3-4 times a week. If I double up a workout (running and lifting in the same day), I always lift first or have at least 4 hours of separation between the workouts. I also take 1 spin class per week…
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You need a plan. Check out Strong Lifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women. Both have groups on MFP. They are good places to start, since they outline everything you need to do. Watch youtube videos for form - look for videos by Mark Rippetoe. You can also get his book "Starting Strength". It's full of great info. As…
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Trying to lose 5lbs a week is not a good idea. Instead, try to lose a more reasonable 1-2lbs a week and find a dress you really, really love. Have fun!
