Chibigirl01

I was in the same place as you. I used to only run or take classes, but was constantly getting injured and I needed to build muscle. Being on a budget, I tried to watch YouTube videos to start strength training, but noticed that some of the movements weren't that effective or were tweaking parts of my body that were…

Thanks everyone for your tips and advice! I've been trying to eat about 1800 calories a day and drinking protein shakes to meet my protein requirements. It might sound silly to folks who have been working out for a while, but I've learned that the main reason I have trouble gaining muscle is because of a lack of protein…

Thanks for the clarification shor0814 and rick_po!

Yes mam! I've been adding to my food diary for a Couple days now and I see that I eat more junk food than I previously thought, but also am under eating my caloric goal of 1980 calories. Will work on upping to 2300.

Thanks walterc7! I will probably try these without weights and gradually add weights on.

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Thanks rick_po! I've read a lot about Strong Lifts for beginners and is mostly why I started weight lifting in the first place. When you say it takes a few weeks to get to the weight I can probably lift, are you saying I should start from where I am now at 50lbs and work my way up to 100 within the next few weeks? I hope…

Hi Navyrigger, thanks for your response! I've been doing squats, dead lifts and lunges in the strength training classes I'm taking. I feel it mostly in my legs and back, but only a little on my abs. Do you use a lot of weights? The max I've used in class is about 18lbs, and on the weight lifting machines, I'm at about…

Hi trail nurse, I tried to add food for today to my diary. The items I listed are pretty consistent with what I eat throughout the week. I eat a lot of asian food that isn't listed and may be hard to exactly calorie count, But often it consists of kimchee, tofu, and other seasoned veggies. I also eat ice cream and dark…