Jenny_Ren1 Member

I hear you! I started lifting a month ago, and last week I was STARVING! I'm going to stick around for comments from those that may know what they are talking about. I couldn't pinpoint anything else that was different, but I also found it strange that I became hungrier after the first couple of weeks. Maybe because I'm…

I'm 5'6", 33 and I'm a newbie as well. I started lifting 3 wks ago. I do 3 sets of 10-12 reps bench press 55 dumb bell curl 20 tricep push 25 lat pulldown 62.5 leg press 200 I know I should be doing squats, but I'm just too fat!! I'm trying to work away some belly fat before I incorporate them. :happy:

I'm ready!!

I have definition, and *gasp* even a muscle, in my biceps! Don't remember the last time I've had definition anywhere on my body! :happy:

Eating low carb helps me lose my belly faster than anything else. I think part of it is the bloating I get when I eat processed foods, but I can definitely tell a difference if I stick to healthy meats and fresh veggies. As I'm losing it is most noticeable in my face and belly, so I'm happy!

Congratulations!!! So happy for you!

I'm 33 and I have a 12 yr old daughter and a 5 yr old son. I stay plenty busy working full time and transporting my kids to various activities. Luckily my daughter is at a good age to play tennis and racquetball with, so she's good at making me workout when I don't wanna.... :smile: I would love friends my age for support…

Can't wait to make this over the weekend!

Congratulations! What an inspiration! Your beginning stats are similar to mine. I'm going to friend you for support and motivation. I've got 70 lbs to go! :(

Amazing! What an inspiration!

Wow, good for you. That sounds like a lot, though. Any specific advice?

LOL!!! But seriously, I have the same question. Starting my lifting program tonight.

Age:33 SW: 236.8 CW: 221.6 GW: 150 Height: 5'6"

Thanks! This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I used the links and made copies of the sample workout used by Lyle. I've felt like I was supposed to lift like everyone else, but I'm heavy and I don't feel physically capable of following a lot of the recommendations. This was kind of a relief to me - I'm not wasting my…

I'm joining late, but I weigh every Friday already! I updated the spreadsheet with my last weigh-in. Is that it? Thanks for this!

I've found that sometimes your kids will enjoy foods you've never thought to give them. I would offer them what you're eating first just in case. My 4 yr old LOVES tilapia cooked on the Foreman grill with a little lemon juice. He's also started requesting salads just because we are eating them more often! I personally keep…

This is exactly what I do. I have an app on my phone and a spreadsheet where I track my weight each week. I have to do this to keep myself in check. Different things work for different people. I've found I gain weight when I stop weighing regularly. I pretend my clothes aren't getting tighter! Ha! I think weighing on the…

Congratulations!!! What an inspiration!! You look amazing!

THANK YOU all so much!! I really appreciate the comments and support. I'm super excited to do some research this weekend. I will definitely check out New Rules of Lifting for Women to get started. I belong to a gym and we have a weight bench/weights at home. Looks like I have a lot of HARD work ahead of me.... :smile:

Because it's too hard! LOL I guess I want to know exactly what kind of exercises I should do to start building muscle underneath my flab. I will work out with him, but I want to know that I'm doing the proper exercises for my needs. I feel like he thinks about how he lifts weights and just has me do the same thing with…

SW: 232 CW: 228.6 GW For the month of May: 218 UGW: 150 Weight on May 1st: 229 May 3rd: 228.6 May 10th: 229.4 May 17th: 225.2 May 24th: May 31st:

It's great on wraps! Try it with turkey or a veggie wrap. The same idea as the guy who said you can use it to replace mayo on sandwiches.

SW: 232 CW: 228.6 GW For the month of May: 218 UGW: 150 Weight on May 1st: 229 May 3rd: 228.6 May 10th: May 17th: May 24th: May 31st: