Recent content by Ashley1980

Im not new to doing the compound lifts. But, I can't seem to go past 85/90 pounds. I can go heavier but only after a few reps my knees start to buckle. Im not sure what my one max rep is. Although I am doing squats in a power rack, I never have a spotter for any of my lifts to see just how heavy...

So I want to go ahead and do this program for the next 12-16 weeks. Im going to copy and paste. the routine after my questions... My question is how do I know what my "heavy, medium, & light" weights should be? My lifts right now arent that great. I squat 85 lbs 10x, bench 65lbs 10x, seated...

Mine was a 1.9 But when I read the descriptions of each body type, I fit into the ectomorph more, althought I wouldnt say I have trouble gaining weight, or saying my brain is large :D I really dont feel I fit the description of the MESO at all.

OhMyGosh you are a life saver! I came across that website MONTHS ago, and for the life of me couldnt figure out nor remember the name or how I came across it... It's very informative, and I this time saved it to my favs, and just picked a routine...starting tomorrow :) Going to go buy a new food...

I am REALLY grateful for all the time you have put into helping me out with answering my questions. I am gonna take your word on it, and give it a go. I just logged everything I ate into fitday, as well as just added a bunch of custom foods that I am eating here at home. My macros will be at...

I will check scrapgirls out. How does it work...you just buy their layouts, or do you still create your own with digital embelishments? Do you print them off on your own PC, or you order them off the website and they send them? I'll check them out tonight when I have enough free time to play...

The very last thing I want to do is starve myself. I have learned thru reading things on the Internet I can't be eating at a calorie deficit to gain muscle, but I need to at least be at my goal weight first. I truly believe I have more than enough fat that needs to be burned off first. I may be...

I use to scrapbook. Haven't done it in 5 years though because I dont really have the space, and I have too many little hands getting into my stuff! I will do it again as the kids get older and I can have things out and they are old enough to know to leave my stuff alone. I have thought about...

Hey girls! Thanks for the warm welcomes :) I appreciate all the advice..Im going to work on the gym thing. Im going to take pictures tomorrow, I hope that seeing changes every month will keep me motivated. I will be sure to post often and show progress...I'll be honest, I dont really have any...

Im having a hard time with cardio no matter what I use..it's just so, boring. If I had to pick, Id chose the treadmill though.

My goals are to lose access fat and build more muscle, so I'm not just "skinny". Looking at me clothed one would not think I have any weight to lose, but trust me, I have more than a few pounds of fat in my midsection and thighs. This fat is what Im really insecure about and my first goal..to...

Thank you much for your advice, and fat burner recommendation. I am going to book mark it for future refrences if I decide I want to try one. Im going to stay on a clean diet and bust butt in the gym and see what happens in 3/4 weeks as you suggested. :)

Thanks for the reply! Im considered thin by many, but I dont have any muscle, Id like to lose the fat and put on muscle, and have that "toned" look yes :) I have a fat thighs and a gross gut and that muffin top that has got to go. Im I size 6/7 yet, I swear ALL the fat that is on my body seems...

Hi Blondie, and thanks for the welcome! For the past two months, I have not been going to the gym on a regular basis. I just havent had the motiviation or energy. Prior to that I as doing lifting weights 3 times a week for about 4 months, then I upped it to a four day split, which I think got...

I was wondering how and when I should add a fat burner? I hear a lot of people take them, and I see them advertised in every fitness magazine I read.... If you are eating less calories than you are burning, wouldnt you lose weight, even without them? Will a fat burner help give me energy? Do I...