new girl

[rubix6]

hey all...
So, I am not new to working out/lifting (I am a swimmer and waterpolo player)... but I am new to supplements. I had my first son about 2 1/2 months ago ---- and I want to get back in sexy good shape. I need some advice. I have a thin build so I don't need to lose that much weight, but I want to up my lean muscle and get very very toned. I know that I am limited on what supplements I can take because I am nursing my son...but as far as more natural stuff (protein, diet, ect..) I would love all of the help I can get!!!!!!!!!!

[donniebrasco]

i would be careful with what you take,speak to a doctor and ask about the info people will provide. just to ensure about your sons safety.
dont want him built like arnie at 6 months old.

[ASN]

hey all...
So, I am not new to working out/lifting (I am a swimmer and waterpolo player)... but I am new to supplements. I had my first son about 2 1/2 months ago ---- and I want to get back in sexy good shape. I need some advice. I have a thin build so I don't need to lose that much weight, but I want to up my lean muscle and get very very toned. I know that I am limited on what supplements I can take because I am nursing my son...but as far as more natural stuff (protein, diet, ect..) I would love all of the help I can get!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome to AR! You will find MUCH information here to help you meet your goals. Some good advice has already been given concerning what to take while breast feeding: Speak to your doctor. As for the basic supplements, which you mentioned, supplementing protein is a must for anyone, especially someone who is breast feeding a child. There is alot of information on this. If you've been a competitive swimmer than your diet should be in fairly good order.. or at least you know what you need to do to get it there.. Again, welcome to AR and good luck!!!

[ASN]

hey all...
So, I am not new to working out/lifting (I am a swimmer and waterpolo player)... but I am new to supplements. I had my first son about 2 1/2 months ago ---- and I want to get back in sexy good shape. I need some advice. I have a thin build so I don't need to lose that much weight, but I want to up my lean muscle and get very very toned. I know that I am limited on what supplements I can take because I am nursing my son...but as far as more natural stuff (protein, diet, ect..) I would love all of the help I can get!!!!!!!!!!

And congrats on the baby..

[Mizfit]

whats ur weight, current work out routine , diet and age

Welcome

[Prada]

I would strongly suggest that you have a very solid diet. You will yield the most benefits from that.

[UpstateTank]

I'll second that reccomendation...all the supps in the world wont save ya if you're diet isnt in check
I'd def give the diet forum a visit, theres lots of helpful/knowledgeable ppl there

welcome to ar!

[rubix6]

I am 20, 5'' 7' and about 122lbs. A typical day at the gym includes:
35 min cardio
0dd days:
i lift my quads,
hamstrings,
inner thigh,
shoulders,
i do pull ups (i'm trying to get ready for rock climbing)
and upper abs

Even days:
glutes,
outer thighs,
chest,
back,
pull ups,
lower abs

Diet typically includes:
breakfast -1c. Total cereal w/ 1/2 c. skim milk
Pre workout- 1c. fat free yogurt, banana
post workout- protein shake
lunch- some kind of meat sandwhich..usually turkey, string cheese, baby greens, apple
snack-2 sheets of graham crackers
dinner- 5 oz lean meat...usually chicken breast or fish, 1/2 c. couscous, and a big yummy salad with light vinagerette.
dessert-1c low fat frozen yogurt

[rubix6]

oh, and i take a prenatal vitamin, and flax oil.

[spywizard]

remember in rock climbing, it's all about the leg strength, and grip..

welcome to ar..

[Psychotron]

if youre nursing your son with breast feeding I would honestly stay away from all supplements. While the intention of the supplement might be good, the fact that none of them are FDA controlled means you don't know if there is some residue that was in the machines from some illegal substance the manufacturer created and that could end up in you and then to your son. just my 2 cents