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Advice for body recomposition? Ladies?
Hi there! I've done a crap load of research since I decided to get fit and healthy, and have finally figured out what my end goal is. Lose fat and gain muscle/look like a sexy beast! I'm a petite gal with a small frame at 5'3-ish and 118 lb. Definitely not overweight, but I'm far from happy with how my body looks. For…
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Lowering Body Fat % by lifting?
How do you lower body fat to get that toned look? I'm a total beginner at this but recently made a commitment to health and fitness. I'm 5'3, and I weigh about 118lb. I'm kind of soft all over, but I definitely have some muscles underneath the fat layer. Oh, and I'm a female, so I guess the end goal would be around 18-20%?…
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Beginner Gains? How Heavy is Heavy?
Are beginner gains a real thing that happens? Because I'm a gal and I've just started lifting 3-4x a week with a barbell. It's been about 2 weeks since I started, and I have NEVER lifted anything in my life before! It would be nice to have realistic expectations as to when I will start seeing results. I have been eating at…
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Fat layer on top of muscle?
Hi everyone :) I'll get straight to the question and try not to blab too much. :tongue: I'm a gal with a petite frame, so any fat or muscle layer is quite visible on my body. Even so, I have begun to lift heavier weights with a barbell and dumbbells, so hopefully any muscle gains will help eat away at the fat. My main area…
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Lifting for Ladies: Arms?
Hi everyone, I'm 5'3 ish and weigh 118lb. Not overweight at all, but rather skinny fat - I jiggle a lot. My frame is petite so any excess fat is very visible. I'm especially self conscious of my upper arms. Since I need to LOSE FAT, NOT WEIGHT, I cut cardio out of my routine and am now focusing on lifting weights, trying…
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Lose fat, not weight?
Hi there! My name is Jessica, I'm 5'3, and weigh 118lb. Definitely a petite girl, as my bone structure is relatively small (small wrists and slender fingers). As a result, any excess fat on my body is quite visible and unattractive. While I'm far from being overweight, I hate seeing myself in a bikini or in a tank top, as…
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How to: Skinny-fat to fit & lean? Help a girl out!
Hey all, I definitely fit into the skinny-fat category. I'm a petite gal, at 5'3 and 117lb. Most of the fat is stored in my upper arms and tummy, which is a bummer when I want to wear anything sleeveless. I'm really trying to get in shape for a wedding in October, and recently have been eating EXTREMELY clean, but also at…
