Very New, and wanting to improve... TeenyTiny's Journy

[teenytiny]

Hey everyone! I guess we all have to start somewhere, i will tell you a bit about myself so that i can give you all a base to where i am at.
25 years old, 5 foot 3, 110 pounds ( on a good day, most the time i am less closer to 107)
i used to be a very active runner, and more "static" working out, like pushups sit ups burpies ext. never lifted weights.
i have had two kids, youngest is just over 2 years old now.
i train in the gym about 5 times a week lifting weights and a regime a friend built for me, pro body builder, working areas chest/tri's, back/bis, shoulders, and legs. we throw in abs every workout.
i have been told to do little cardio work because i drop weight really fast. this is the main reason i started in the gym, i wanted to gain weight but could not keep on body fat, so i decided that adding muscle weight was the way to go.
i eat a very clean diet, i have not eaten red meat since i was 3 and eat only chicken turkey and fish. i do not each much sugar or carbs, i drink amazing low carb low cal protein drinks ( 47g of protein per 50g scoop) i tend to eat about 5-6 meals a day. i do not eat take out food very often and never eat "fast food". take out meaning restaurant. is there any help i can get i just dont seem to be making any progress.
due to an eating disorder back in my teen years i do not count calories, but i am mindful of what i eat, i am not sure my daily calorie count, and i have no idea what "bulking" and cutting are or when they should be done. I want to feel top notch, not to mention have a healthy looking appearance, but what i am really going for... is a flat tummy when i sit down, overall firmness, and that nice tight bum every lady wants. i will be posting on here my work outs, changes in diet, and hopefully pictures as i progress hopefully i find a few friends along the way to help with motivation and advice

[gbrice75]

Hi there, welcome to the board!!!

Have you been over to the female members only section yet? You can put in a request to change to Pink which will give you access to the exclusive female members forums. We have a great female community here, I think you'll make a lot of friends. Good luck!

[teenytiny]

i had this pretty much posted word for word with some changes in the new female member section, i was told to repost here and that i would get a better chance. how do i put in send request for pink? i love pink so much my tool box in my shop is bright pink i have been looking and reading this site for close to a year now and finally said screw it... time to join

[gbrice75]

i had this pretty much posted word for word with some changes in the new female member section, i was told to repost here and that i would get a better chance.

No problem - I didn't mean to ping-pong you back over there, just wanted to make sure you were aware of the section.

how do i put in send request for pink?

I'll take care of it for you.

i love pink so much my tool box in my shop is bright pink i have been looking and reading this site for close to a year now and finally said screw it... time to join

Will address your original post in a follow up comment.

[gbrice75]

Hey everyone! I guess we all have to start somewhere, i will tell you a bit about myself so that i can give you all a base to where i am at.
25 years old, 5 foot 3, 110 pounds ( on a good day, most the time i am less closer to 107)
i used to be a very active runner, and more "static" working out, like pushups sit ups burpies ext. never lifted weights.
i have had two kids, youngest is just over 2 years old now.
i train in the gym about 5 times a week lifting weights and a regime a friend built for me, pro body builder, working areas chest/tri's, back/bis, shoulders, and legs. we throw in abs every workout.

Really? Not sure why - abs are a muscle group and require rest like any other...

i have been told to do little cardio work because i drop weight really fast.

Damn, you're lucky!

this is the main reason i started in the gym, i wanted to gain weight but could not keep on body fat, so i decided that adding muscle weight was the way to go.

Muscle instead of bodyfat!?! No brainer! lol

i eat a very clean diet, i have not eaten red meat since i was 3 and eat only chicken turkey and fish. i do not each much sugar or carbs, i drink amazing low carb low cal protein drinks ( 47g of protein per 50g scoop) i tend to eat about 5-6 meals a day. i do not eat take out food very often and never eat "fast food". take out meaning restaurant. is there any help i can get i just dont seem to be making any progress.

How are you measuring your progress? By progress, you mean you're not adding any muscle?

due to an eating disorder back in my teen years i do not count calories, but i am mindful of what i eat, i am not sure my daily calorie count

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but this is a big reason why many people don't make progress. Counting calories is annoying as hell, i'll be the first to admit - but if you really want a dialed in diet, you need to, IMO. Eventually you wind up eating the same foods everyday more or less, and the need to count goes away. It's the beginning that's daunting - but doable.

and i have no idea what "bulking" and cutting are or when they should be done.

Bulking 'proper' refers to a style of dieting where excess calories are eaten for a period of time with little regard for bodyfat gain. You'll often hear about guys bulking up in the winter (when they can cover up with clothes), and cutting (i.e. shedding bodyfat) before/during the summer.

We don't promote bulking around here. What we do promote is adding lean mass while minimizing bodyfat gains. Based on your stats and self-description, it doesn't sound like you need to worry about cutting so I won't go into it much. However if you're interested just for your own knowledge, please check out my sticky on the topic here:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...ng-101-Cutting

I want to feel top notch, not to mention have a healthy looking appearance, but what i am really going for... is a flat tummy when i sit down, overall firmness, and that nice tight bum every lady wants. i will be posting on here my work outs, changes in diet, and hopefully pictures as i progress hopefully i find a few friends along the way to help with motivation and advice

Sounds like you have the right attitude, which is already half the battle. Let's start with this: please post up a typical day's diet as well as your weekly training routine. Please include time of day for meals and be as detailed as possible. I know you don't count calories right now, but the more macro nutrient info you can provide, the better we can assist.

Hope this helps!

[teenytiny]

my abs do get rest, but i do like to work them often because i dont do a core day, i want thicker and stronger for ym abs, and dont overly care if they show, always a plus if they do MY progress is measured more towards the way i am looking and how my weight is. My diet has been very controlled since i was a teen and things are pretty much just natural for me now, calories used to be counted way back when but i pretty much have the hang and am able to eye ball things now. the biggest fear is worrying to much about calories and falling back into a "bad" place, ie, worrying about eating disorder relapse. i can tell you the most i ever weighed was 9 months preg, weighing in at a whole 146lb, and i was HUGE. i dont feel/look like i have added much muscle to my body and i have been doing this for coming up on a year.

ok as for diet.... i do change things up so i will put my options like this... this/this meaning this or this...

630 am
3 eggs scram greek yogurt/ 2 HB eggs, greek yogurt with "holy crap"

930-10 am
1/2 cup raspberries/blueberries ~ 10 almonds

noon
Quinoa (1/2 cup) with a chicken breast, broc/celery

2-230
shake ( 2 scoops, 47g protien and you burn more calories drinking this then are actual in this) mixed with organic skim milk and handful of baby carrots/celery/broc or a can of flaked tuna in water, nothing mixed in

5-530
chicken with quinoa same serving size with broc/asp.

730-800
salad filled with fruit and sliced almonds little amounts of dressing and chicken

9-930
bedtime shake

i take a multi vit, all my fish oils, oil of oragino, vit c

i drink coffee and have really cut back maybe 2 cups now a day.. and a crap load of water every day. if i snack on anything its things such as celery or baby carrots, a babybel cheese or nuts

work out, this work out was made for me by a friend at my gym who won 1st place at a body building comp and is a personal trainer, he trains most the times with me, sometimes not, i have proper form and tech, and have been told i push out only quality pumps... its about quality not quantity

Day 1

Chest and Tri's

Chest

Incline Dumbbell Press
2 warmup sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets of 8-10 reps

Flat Bench Barbell Press
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Pec Dec Fly's
3 working sets of 10-15 reps
1 triple drop set
2 sets of 25 pushups

Triceps

Overhead Dumbell Extension (one arm)
3 sets of 10 reps

Skull Crushers
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Close Grip Cable Pressdowns
3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 2

Here's back and bi's!!

Back

Wide Grip Cable Pull Downs
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 sets of 10-12

Seated Cable Rows
3 sets of 8-10 reps

One Arm Dumbell Rows ( i do these in a bridge/pushup position for added "umph")
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Shrugs
3 sets of 10-12 reps

Biceps

Preacher Curls
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Hammer Curls
3 sets of 15-20

Concentration Curls
3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 3

Legs

Leg Press
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Squats
3 working sets 8-10 reps

Leg Extensions
3 working sets 12-15 reps

Lying Leg Curl
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Standing Leg Curl
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Day 4

Shoulders

Seated DB Shoulder Press
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 5-7 reps

Front Raise
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Lateral Raises
3 working sets 8-10 reps

my routine i think is changing because i feel like i might be plateauing on this one, and i have been told to change it up every three to four weeks.


i should also add that my diet has a restricted carb count due to boarder line type one diabetes, that is very controlled with my diet,

i have been told by a few members of the gym that some "anavar" might be helpful down the road when i feel ready.

i work out at a goodlife fitness and it has lots of great equip

[gbrice75]

my abs do get rest, but i do like to work them often because i dont do a core day, i want thicker and stronger for ym abs, and dont overly care if they show, always a plus if they do MY progress is measured more towards the way i am looking and how my weight is. My diet has been very controlled since i was a teen and things are pretty much just natural for me now, calories used to be counted way back when but i pretty much have the hang and am able to eye ball things now. the biggest fear is worrying to much about calories and falling back into a "bad" place, ie, worrying about eating disorder relapse. i can tell you the most i ever weighed was 9 months preg, weighing in at a whole 146lb, and i was HUGE. i dont feel/look like i have added much muscle to my body and i have been doing this for coming up on a year.

ok as for diet.... i do change things up so i will put my options like this... this/this meaning this or this...

630 am
3 eggs scram greek yogurt/ 2 HB eggs, greek yogurt with "holy crap"

Nice. Not sure what "holy crap" is, not sure I want to know! I know you're restricting carbs, but IMO they're necessary, and without a doubt most efficient for growing muscle. First meal of the day is an excellent time to have some. They will also blunt cortisol which is responsible for muscle breakdown among other things. Consider adding a decent carb here - 1/2 cup oats would be great, even a 1/4 cup if you're that concerned. I'd add a small handful of blueberries as well.

930-10 am
1/2 cup raspberries/blueberries ~ 10 almonds

Here we have a meal containing carbs and fats but no real protein. Considering you're worried about carb intake, i'd ditch the berries here (basically moving them to meal 1) and add a lean protien source. 3-4oz chicken/turkey/fish or even more eggs or cottage cheese.

noon
Quinoa (1/2 cup) with a chicken breast, broc/celery

Great meal! I assume this is preworkout?

2-230
shake ( 2 scoops, 47g protien and you burn more calories drinking this then are actual in this) mixed with organic skim milk and handful of baby carrots/celery/broc or a can of flaked tuna in water, nothing mixed in

How so? Please explain. There are veggies that are 'negative caloric' i.e. they require more energy to digest than they provide. But there is no such protein source that i'm aware of. 47g of protein is roughly 190 calories, not to mention milk (protein + carbs) and the veggies. Highly unlikely you're burning 200 + calories to digest this meal.

Assuming this is your post-workout meal, i'd add a small serving of complex carbs here, even if it means removing from one meal to place them here. That way, total calories won't change.

5-530
chicken with quinoa same serving size with broc/asp.

Great! Possibly move the quinoa in this meal up to the previous meal.

730-800
salad filled with fruit and sliced almonds little amounts of dressing and chicken

Again, if carbs are a concern, i'd ditch the fruit.

9-930
bedtime shake

itake a multi vit, all my fish oils, oil of oragino, vit c

Great!

i drink coffee and have really cut back maybe 2 cups now a day.. and a crap load of water every day. if i snack on anything its things such as celery or baby carrots, a babybel cheese or nuts

work out, this work out was made for me by a friend at my gym who won 1st place at a body building comp and is a personal trainer, he trains most the times with me, sometimes not, i have proper form and tech, and have been told i push out only quality pumps... its about quality not quantity

Day 1

Chest and Tri's

Chest

Incline Dumbbell Press
2 warmup sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets of 8-10 reps

Flat Bench Barbell Press
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Pec Dec Fly's
3 working sets of 10-15 reps
1 triple drop set
2 sets of 25 pushups

Triceps

Overhead Dumbell Extension (one arm)
3 sets of 10 reps

Skull Crushers
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Close Grip Cable Pressdowns
3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 2

Here's back and bi's!!

Back

Wide Grip Cable Pull Downs
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 sets of 10-12

Seated Cable Rows
3 sets of 8-10 reps

One Arm Dumbell Rows ( i do these in a bridge/pushup position for added "umph")
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Shrugs
3 sets of 10-12 reps

Biceps

Preacher Curls
3 sets of 12-15 reps

Hammer Curls
3 sets of 15-20

Concentration Curls
3 sets of 8-10 reps

Day 3

Legs

Leg Press
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Squats
3 working sets 8-10 reps

Leg Extensions
3 working sets 12-15 reps

Lying Leg Curl
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Standing Leg Curl
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Day 4

Shoulders

Seated DB Shoulder Press
2 warm up sets 15-20 reps
3 working sets 5-7 reps

Front Raise
3 working sets 10-12 reps

Lateral Raises
3 working sets 8-10 reps

my routine i think is changing because i feel like i might be plateauing on this one, and i have been told to change it up every three to four weeks.


i should also add that my diet has a restricted carb count due to boarder line type one diabetes, that is very controlled with my diet,

i have been told by a few members of the gym that some "anavar" might be helpful down the road when i feel ready.

i work out at a goodlife fitness and it has lots of great equip

I'm not going to comment on your routine at this point. I'm going on good faith that your friend knows what he/she is doing and steered you right. Bottom line - if you're consistently training but not gaining, chances are the problem is with your diet. You're likely not eating enough, and/or your macro's aren't in check.

I know you don't want to count calories, and that's fine - but can you get a better grip on your macros, particularly protein intake? At a glance it looks like you're getting a good amount, but it's impossible to tell considering I don't know portion size, etc.

[teenytiny]

this is mainly a meal plan that put together with a dietitian and a nutritionist due to my restricted diet, the carb removal is due to the diabetes, if i didnt want to limit my carb (simple carbs) i would have to go on insulin injections, which i would rather not. the holy shit stuff is a carb, its like a granola pretty tasty actually... the protien shake infor i have is based if you drink it mixed with water, but myself personally cant handle that much protein without anything else in it to cut it with. i was under the impression that you are to have 1.5-2g of protein for every lb, that puts me at 160-230 g of protein in a day and i am pretty sure i get that at least a day. i cannot eat things like pasta or white breads, only complex sugars that take time to break down and are released throughout the day, nothign that will give my body surges of sugar, unless of course my sugars are low then it is a must. is there any other suggestions for my diet, i am very open and willing to learn other options i have and your advise will never go unheard

[teenytiny]

maybe i should also mention that i tend to work out in the evening anywhere between 530-7

[gbrice75]

Sounds like you're getting plenty of protein for your size... PLENTY. You might consider upping your fats then. You need to add calories one way or the other (assuming you do need more calories) and since you have plenty of protein and can't add carbs... that kind of limits you to fat.

I'd probably remove all fruits given your condition, and stick with complex carbs like oats, quinoa, sweet potato, brown rice, beans/lentils/leguemes, cous cous, grits, etc.

PS - I really didn't up your carbs - if you swap some around the way I suggested, you should be around the same amount - maybe even less if you drop the fruit/berries all together.

[mockery]

You're in good hands if Gbruce is looking after you. re read everything he says and ask alot of questions if you dont undersatnd something. Hes got alot of knowledge to absorb.

[GirlyGymRat]

this is mainly a meal plan that put together with a dietitian and a nutritionist due to my restricted diet, the carb removal is due to the diabetes, if i didnt want to limit my carb (simple carbs) i would have to go on insulin injections, which i would rather not. the holy shit stuff is a carb, its like a granola pretty tasty actually... the protien shake infor i have is based if you drink it mixed with water, but myself personally cant handle that much protein without anything else in it to cut it with. i was under the impression that you are to have 1.5-2g of protein for every lb, that puts me at 160-230 g of protein in a day and i am pretty sure i get that at least a day. i cannot eat things like pasta or white breads, only complex sugars that take time to break down and are released throughout the day, nothign that will give my body surges of sugar, unless of course my sugars are low then it is a must. is there any other suggestions for my diet, i am very open and willing to learn other options i have and your advise will never go unheard

Hi TeeenyTiny;....I see u made it over to the nutritional forum and the fellas are helping u out. If you are interested in going PINK, work your way back to the NEW INTRODUCTION female forum where u placed your first post. there is a thread to ask ADMIN to identify your username as a female and then u can get access to the female only forums! KawiGirl has a workout thread posted in the female only section and u can ask her questions on lifting and workouts, if needed. She is a competitve BB and that is her on her AVI!!!!

Diabetes runs in my family and I am currently taking oral meds and watch my diet to control my glucose levels. The complex carbs (oats, sweet potato, brown rice) I measure and watch closely and are necessary and should be included but must be controled. leafy veggies and brocilli don't have enough carbs in them to worry about IMO.

BTW...GBrice is amazing. He, primarily, coached me through my eating plan. He is highly respected on the boards. and VERY RESPECTFUL to females, as most r most

I will check in on u periodically....welcome again!

[teenytiny]

I am very thankful for all the help and guidance from gbrice. Gbrice i dont think i have the ability to PM yet, but i would love to rework my eating with you because you seem to know a little more on what i am wanting and needing. i did try to add in some more fats and cut out some fruit this weekend, but being me... i like to habe a solid plan... it makes me feel like working harder!!!!

[mockery]

solid plans are great but IMO its also what makes people lose intrest and burn out quicker. make sure you alow some wiggle room to be normal

[GirlyGymRat]

I am very thankful for all the help and guidance from gbrice. Gbrice i dont think i have the ability to PM yet, but i would love to rework my eating with you because you seem to know a little more on what i am wanting and needing. i did try to add in some more fats and cut out some fruit this weekend, but being me... i like to habe a solid plan... it makes me feel like working harder!!!!

U r in good hands then with Gbrice!!!

[mockery]

If only we were all girls and got the same love from Gbruce!!!

haha

[Times Roman]

If only we were all girls and got the same love from Gbruce!!!

haha

yeah....

....Good ol' Gbruce!! =)

[gbrice75]

I am very thankful for all the help and guidance from gbrice. Gbrice i dont think i have the ability to PM yet, but i would love to rework my eating with you because you seem to know a little more on what i am wanting and needing. i did try to add in some more fats and cut out some fruit this weekend, but being me... i like to habe a solid plan... it makes me feel like working harder!!!!

You should be able to PM once you hit 50 posts. Just go to the lounge and post-whore away till you hit 50, lol! Or, feel free to rework the diet here - whatever you're comfortable with.

solid plans are great but IMO its also what makes people lose intrest and burn out quicker. make sure you alow some wiggle room to be normal

True, but incorporating a cheat meal once a week, or a full cheat day once a month, should offset that. Also, I don't believe in any cut lasting longer than 3 months without a decent little break.

If only we were all girls and got the same love from Gbruce!!!

haha

lol, I give lots of love. That's why I created my 'Ask GB Anything...' thread. I used to spend a lot more time on the board but i'm a father now and priorities have changed. I used to try and get to as many threads as I could, critiquing diets, etc. but just can't do it anymore. Every day there are 5 more 'check out my diet' posts. 405 has since stepped up and been doing a good job filling the gap I suppose I left. The question becomes - who will be next to step up when HE burns out? Because he will.. lol

To address your comment directly - I suppose as staff, we do tend to give a bit more attention to female members, simply because the board population is 98% guys, and we want to promote female membership and let the ladies know they shouldn't feel intimidated to be members here.

Thank you all for your kind words!

[mockery]

Gbuce for president!

yes cheat meals are good for sanity!!

[teenytiny]

well seeing as you gb are a popular man i am even more thankful for you picking me , i do like to throw in a cheat meal, mainly a pasta when my blood sugars will let me i will be trying to get those posts up asap, and then when we have a solid plan set forth i will be hitting everything hard, and dedicate this cycle to you gbuce!

[gbrice75]

Gbuce for president!

You're never gonna let me live this down, eh!?

BTW - you got the mispelling of Razr's mispell wrong... just sayin'...

well seeing as you gb are a popular man i am even more thankful for you picking me , i do like to throw in a cheat meal, mainly a pasta when my blood sugars will let me i will be trying to get those posts up asap, and then when we have a solid plan set forth i will be hitting everything hard

That's the spirit!!

and dedicate this cycle to you gbuce!

*sigh*

[teenytiny]

this forum will soon be full of picture progress and updates... i am looking forward to this so much. i have been working so hard for this and i cant wait to be top notch.

[mockery]

You're never gonna let me live this down, eh!?

BTW - you got the mispelling of Razr's mispell wrong... just sayin'...



That's the spirit!!



*sigh*

well i am canadian ...

[mockery]

this forum will soon be full of picture progress and updates... i am looking forward to this so much. i have been working so hard for this and i cant wait to be top notch.

setting goals and beating them is a great feeling.. whats your plan for maintenance once you achieve your goals?

[gbrice75]

this forum will soon be full of picture progress and updates... i am looking forward to this so much. i have been working so hard for this and i cant wait to be top notch.

^^ Maintain your attitude and approach, and I have no doubts you'll reach this goal, and beyond!

[teenytiny]

mockery, i am also canadian!!! woot woot, everyone loves the beaver lol i plan on continuing to work out to maintain my fitness level and hoping to compete in the figure and fitness comp thats comping in june

I love that i have a place to come to for motivation and support... theres way too much negativity around with females in the gym trying to look good

[RaginCajun]

damn girl, you seem to be really motivated and well on your way! love your attitude! and yes, everyone loves the beaver!

[teenytiny]

thanks ragincajun, i used to be in such great shape then i had babies, and dont get me wrong im not out of shape im still barely pushing 110lb, but i want to be able to rock any outfit i wear and feel good about myself.... pretty much see myself the way other see, to see me. i am doing this for me... and no GBrice too now lol

[RaginCajun]

thanks ragincajun, i used to be in such great shape then i had babies, and dont get me wrong im not out of shape im still barely pushing 110lb, but i want to be able to rock any outfit i wear and feel good about myself.... pretty much see myself the way other see, to see me. i am doing this for me... and no GBrice too now lol

that's what it is all about! YOU!

[gbrice75]

mockery, i am also canadian!!! woot woot, everyone loves the beaver

PS - Kawigirl, who I believe was already mentioned somewhere in this thread is also Canadian, a competitive bodybuilder, full of knowledge, and a great person all around. I haven't seen her around lately (at least not on the public forums), but if you can get a hold of her, do so... and listen to what she has to say. I'm sure your bodybuilder friend knows his stuff but women most definitely have different requirements and approaches than men, and need to be guided as such. You'll be in great hands if you're really serious about competing.

i plan on continuing to work out to maintain my fitness level and hoping to compete in the figure and fitness comp thats comping in june

Awesome aspirations, love it!

I love that i have a place to come to for motivation and support... theres way too much negativity around with females in the gym trying to look good

I can only imagine. Guys generally aren't like this.

thanks ragincajun, i used to be in such great shape then i had babies, and dont get me wrong im not out of shape im still barely pushing 110lb, but i want to be able to rock any outfit i wear and feel good about myself.... pretty much see myself the way other see, to see me. i am doing this for me... and no GBrice too now lol

Aww, thank u!! At least somebody is doing something for me... God knows I haven't been doing much for myself lately lol!

[mockery]

What province?

Are you doing a local show then trying to go provincial then the nationals?

[mockery]

cute fact . Australia and Canada are the only two country's who love to eat their national mascot on a regular basis! beaver and kangaroo!

[teenytiny]

mockery, im in alberta, i was going to go for muscle beachin oct but i dont want to over do it so i gave myself a year for full training to get to provincials. i see a lot more support from the males then i have for females and i very much so agree that females will be able to guide me better seeing as they know mnore about the female form and body then males do i am so excited that i have joined up here its making me feel real great about what i have choose to do mockery where you from?

[JohnnyVegas]

I have been reading, but haven't contributed because gbrice had everything covered (as usual).

I did want to chime in with an enthusiastic "good luck" though!

[mockery]

bc, lived in alberta for a while. Years back. Females can help more in regards to possible use of supplements and drugs because if that was a road you decided to take it sa night and day difference for men to women. Women trainers who are good at what they do will understand calories in vs calories out to a better degree during the week before and of when you get your period as the change in hormones will effect how you eat and what you eat. Plus the mental mind fuk of you bloating and adding 5-8lbs of water. For alot of girls that bloating destroys them so you need someone that knows and understand how all this works.

Fuel your passion and drive off women in the gym being bitches or catty... do one more set , one more rep then them. if the chick beside you in teh cardio room is looking at your cardio details throw your towel over the display. You didn't do anything bitchy but you made your point and now she looks like a dumb ass.

If you go onto the main freeweight area to do deadlifts or lunges.. yes you will have all the support of the men and their eyes staring at you lol , You have just walked into the lions den. Again use that as more motivation to power through your reps feed off their energy and if there is some guy really staring hard make a point of telling him its this reason alone that his creepy staring will never get him a girls with an ass as great as yours then do a double bicep flex and walk away

make sure to keep a food journal, and just be honest with yourself, if you cheat or fall off the wagon. It might happen just don't go into denial and hide it from even yourself.

If you seek out a fitness model for a pt or anyone who has made a name for themselves, they may charge you a good deal of money. Not necessarily a bad thing but make sure the program and everything is tailored for you and only you 100%

[teenytiny]

yeah i am doing good with the supp's, no drugs...yet... dont know if i will take that path or not. and as for the female type stuff... i have nothign to worry about because luckily for me... that does not happen ha ha!!!! and i got real sick of the girls in the girls only part of my gym and also sick of the fact i couldnt really lift in there, free weights went up to only 30lb and then for our BB we had this crappy little thing and if you put all the weights on it that was supplied for it it barely hit 50lbs... so i took off my training wheels and moved onto the "big boy gym" where i seem to find much more support, and if i need a spotter or advice on somethign i have a handful of guys who are willing to help/spot/chat. so far i have not experienced any of those creepy males yet in the staring sense. i always keep a straight meal plan and i really dont shy away from it... the only thing i dont really document is how many coffees a day i drink... but those have gone down lots too. i have lots to offer to trade for training help, i got lots of education under my belt, including massage therapy, nursing but i am currently an AIT Auto mechanic... so really i got lots to trade for

[teenytiny]

I have been reading, but haven't contributed because gbrice had everything covered (as usual).

I did want to chime in with an enthusiastic "good luck" though!

thanks for your encouragement johnny! i look forward to seeing some input hopefully in the future!!!!

[mockery]

yeah i am doing good with the supp's, no drugs...yet... dont know if i will take that path or not. and as for the female type stuff... i have nothign to worry about because luckily for me... that does not happen ha ha!!!! and i got real sick of the girls in the girls only part of my gym and also sick of the fact i couldnt really lift in there, free weights went up to only 30lb and then for our BB we had this crappy little thing and if you put all the weights on it that was supplied for it it barely hit 50lbs... so i took off my training wheels and moved onto the "big boy gym" where i seem to find much more support, and if i need a spotter or advice on somethign i have a handful of guys who are willing to help/spot/chat. so far i have not experienced any of those creepy males yet in the staring sense. i always keep a straight meal plan and i really dont shy away from it... the only thing i dont really document is how many coffees a day i drink... but those have gone down lots too. i have lots to offer to trade for training help, i got lots of education under my belt, including massage therapy, nursing but i am currently an AIT Auto mechanic... so really i got lots to trade for

word of advice dont have your first coffee first thing when you wake up. Try to rehydrate from you sleep maybe 3 cups of water first then get to your first coffee. .. just my 2cents

[teenytiny]

word of advice dont have your first coffee first thing when you wake up. Try to rehydrate from you sleep maybe 3 cups of water first then get to your first coffee. .. just my 2cents

i have actually been doing this makes me feel better... i wait about an hour or two before coffee.. andh ave water first!

[mockery]

i have actually been doing this makes me feel better... i wait about an hour or two before coffee.. andh ave water first!

see you are miles ahead of the rest of us only 29 posts more to go to 50! you gotta send some progress pics!!