laurenlei

squats and lunges!!!

Have it as a mini goal definitely - as someone who LOVES tattoos and has a few, it doesnt matter what anybody else thinks, you're the one who has to see it for the rest of your life! Personally i wouldnt get a tattoo which is just copied from someone else or from a picture, i would change ti slightly so its individual to…

I dont see why not! Just be careful not to over work the groups - if you do upper body all week, cut the actual workout shorter, and obviously never work them on consecutive days, make sure you get a days break inbetween. I set mine into back/bi's - chest/tri's - legs - shoulders/abs. Give it a go and see how you get on!

Im doing it, although my workouts have been a little off the past 3 days! Started the Monday before last. Ive been weight training for a while now so im just using the workout plans so i actually have something set to follow, im not following the meal plan. I love it so far, its quick, i feel good, and i can see it…

WOW!!!! And wow... and WOW again!!!! You look fantastic!!! Well done, defo keep it up!!!! :)

Just finished at the gym ... my tri's are killing me!!! Still sticking with a little bit of cardio but im liking having an actual programme to stick to! However, doing chest and tri's only took me 40mins, let me know how u all get on!

www.bodybuilding.com - great website!!! Really recommend if you're into all that. Also get into a few good magazines - my other half gets Flex (in the UK) and i have subscribed to Fitness Her

LOL what shake do u use? Time for some protein shake shopping?!!!

If you're worried about calories, why dont you have it with water? Ive also heard milk slows down the absorption of the shake in the body! I always have mine with water

You need to find one with plenty of grams of protein - mine has something like 38g per 2 scoops. Mine also has low carbs, although many have hi carbs so depends what you are after there. Also, toning up and building muscle are the same thing. You will need to build plenty of muscle if you want that toned look, so dont…

do you use protein shakes? They come with different amounts of carbs in but always hi levels of protein... I find them great to boost up my protein figures whilst keeping my carbs down (i use a diet whey with little carbs)

My absolute fav, and not at all spicy is chicken Korma... however, it is probably the worst thing to order from an Indian :'( mainly cream!!! breaks my heart! I would like to know what non-spicy meals are the best to eat too.....

I agree with shell - you need to do a mixture of a lot!!! I usually do at least 6-8 different types (e.g. bicycle crunches, standing twists with weights, as shell said where you lift you legs up then lower them, reverse crunches, the weight crunch machine...) I usually do as many reps as possible until fail - i try to do…

I'd love some help with this too!

1-2hours a day, 6 days a week sounds like too much!!!! you really dont need to do that much. I think your not seeing results for 2 reasons: 1. you need to give your body time to recover, maybe do an hours exercise max 5 days a week 2. you havent given it long enough. I didnt see any results until about 8 weeks in. Dont…

Protein shake!!! always! Then i will usually have dinner (protein like chicken, and some veg) never really need to eat after gym as im not hungry, usually the opposite and have to force feed myself dinner!!

im following you!!!! I have tumblr to (see my signature) although im crap at keeping it updated lol!!!

i LOVE this post!!! I am not as short as you, but at 5'3 and with quite a healthy chest, starting at 144lbs made me look huge!!!! I was classed as 'obese' at the gym!!! I am trying to make it to around 120lbs and these last 5-6lbs im struggling - but i agree... i work with 2 girls the same age as me, one is 5'7 the other…

yes, MFP sets the automatic allowance for protein really really low! so dont worry about going over - i have actually increased my allowance manually

i LOVE tattoos - im a tattoo *kitten* lol!!! I already have 3 and am planning my next one... it wont have my goal weight or anything like that, but i have always wanted on on my side, on my ribs but have had so much fat around my middle area ive been to ashamed to get it done! Now the fat is going, i am going to get it as…

Only?!?!?! try lifting a 9lb weight with one arm - that's a lot! Well done hun!!!!

U can do it!!!!

Go you!!! Im definitely up for that.... 4 weeks today until my holiday so will be good motivation!!!

Thanks srtiemann & Laura :happy:

Yeh and if i came across it, I knew i wouldnt be able to help so i wouldnt bother writing anything! It came across sarky and useless when i just asked for help from someone that knew

Why bother posting on here then?!!!!

The bloke i work with is climbing it mid July!!!! I will let you know how it is lol!

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I tried 30DS, think i did about 16days and got so bored!!! I didnt see much difference visually, my stamina definitely improved though. However, i much prefer lifting weights. The moves in 30DS dont really allow for heavy weight lifting, something which is definitely important for toning up!!! I used 2kg weights for 30DS…

Im in the same boat today! Had sooooo much chocolate today :( Today is my day off as well after 4 days exercise! I was going to just jump back on the bandwagon' tomorrow but decided to use my home stepper for half an hour whilst watching TV - maybe go for a walk? The way i see it, anything is better than nothing, even a…