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Getting back to it (pics)

blueta2

blueta2

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Yep, I'm going to do it. Putting up a thread to help motivate me.
I've only been back to the gym twice in the last 3 months (went today) and prob only worked out 5 times since last nov. Though I still swim and walk frequently.

Now that I have the time, between studying I thought I would try to work out 4 days a week seeing as working out needs to become a part of my recovery for my health as well as my vanity ;-)

God Willing, I'll have the strength to keep this up

My diet today was not stellar but getiing better. I need to eat more, but it's tough when sick. I won't post my diet until it gets much better.
I've had maybe about 1200 cals so far today.

So here are some pics of what I look like now. They are not the super clear since it's hard to take pics of oneself.


Any input would be awesome. Go easy! thanks

http://i27.tinypic.com/1059kl1.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/eqoumu.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/2jdnuh2.jpg

yes I know I have the "over 40" muffin top

http://i29.tinypic.com/6ibmfl.jpg

http://i30.tinypic.com/2v0jznb.jpg
http://i26.tinypic.com/ilb139.jpg
 
oh, and I will put my work out I did today

BENCH PRESS
BAR X 12
65 LBS X 10
75 X 8 x 2 REPS

BACK ROW
45 LB BAR X 12
65 LB X 3 SETS OF 10

DL'S
BAR X 12
85 LB X 2 SETS OF 10
95 X 1 SET OF 8

LEG CURLS 40 LB X 3 SETS OF 8

BICEP CURL (BAR) 40 LB X 3 SETS OF 10
SUPER SET THESE WITH 15 LBS DB'S TO FAILURE

LAT PULL DOWN
60 LBS X 3 SETS OF 8

MILITARY PRESS 20 LB DB'S X 3 SETS OF 8

TRI PULL DOWN

40 X 3 SETS OF 10


yeah I know, wimpy work out, but I needed to go slow since I've not worked out for a while.
 
What a super cute work-out top in the first pic!

You have a great base to work with, and still have some awesome upper pecs and biceps.

BTW, what bloody muffin top?

If you are just getting back into it, there is no point in hammering yourself, it will take awhile to get used to it.

If you are still using that excuse in a month though, I am sure one of us will be kicking your small buns.

How many calories are you planning on eating every day?

I have been doing quite a bit of reading, and a quick way to work out maintainance is to multipy your weight in pounds by 14.

Then for dieting, take off 10-20 % of your maintainance.

Weekly re-feeds as well to make sure that your metabolism does not slow down.

:heart:
 
It looks like you have a good foundation to work with, low body-fat and a good build. So we're are going to expect a lot out of you, Im just trying to get you motivated. When you take some more progression pics loose the shorts, Im just sayin, We need to see some booty. Good luck with your goals.
 
Tatyana said:
What a super cute work-out top in the first pic!

You have a great base to work with, and still have some awesome upper pecs and biceps.

BTW, what bloody muffin top?

If you are just getting back into it, there is no point in hammering yourself, it will take awhile to get used to it.

If you are still using that excuse in a month though, I am sure one of us will be kicking your small buns.

How many calories are you planning on eating every day?

I have been doing quite a bit of reading, and a quick way to work out maintainance is to multipy your weight in pounds by 14.

Then for dieting, take off 10-20 % of your maintainance.

Weekly re-feeds as well to make sure that your metabolism does not slow down.

:heart:
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thanks, the tank is so comfy also. I need to look cute in the gym to avert everyone's attention away from the bags under my eyes ;-)

Cals a day?! hmmm, well my eating habits are parallel to my health. On days where I'm strong, I can eat about 1500 cals a day (shooting for 1800 a day) and on the days where my illness gets the best of me, I may get 1000 cals in.
Once my health stabilizes, I'll be able to focus on my diet much more. Right now, there are some days I'm lucky to get toast and eggs in me.

Oh I have a muffin top, it's just that my shorts are loose. In jeans, you can see it much more....yuck!

thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to try to work hard in this next month and hopefully see some good results.
 
localgirl said:
You look good for someone who hasnt hit the gym in 3 months!! :)
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Thanks :-)
I had a good base since I've been working out for over 9 yrs. Well 8 really since this last yr I was sporatic because I have some health issues.
 
squatmonkey said:
It looks like you have a good foundation to work with, low body-fat and a good build. So we're are going to expect a lot out of you, Im just trying to get you motivated. When you take some more progression pics loose the shorts, Im just sayin, We need to see some booty. Good luck with your goals.
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When my butt looks like Tat's, I promise i will take a ton of pics and put them ALL OVER EF ;-)
Thanks a lot......:-)
 
squatmonkey said:
Since your taking request, Will you wear the heels in your avi when you take those pics?
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Promise. I actually have the heels in my avi. I just got them last week
They are beautiful
 
Thats what makes it all worth while. When you have worked hard and your seeing the fruits of your labor. Then your all tan and hard and feeling sexy, Thats when its good.
 
I can't believe you are being hard on yourself by referencing "muffin top"
I didn't see it.
Not to mention most ladies would kill for their "after" pictures to look like your "before"
That said, there is always room for improvement and you are doing the right thing by starting a log!
Best of luck.
 
Nice!

I like your triceps....you've got some good potential as well
 
slat1 said:
I can't believe you are being hard on yourself by referencing "muffin top"
I didn't see it.
Not to mention most ladies would kill for their "after" pictures to look like your "before"
That said, there is always room for improvement and you are doing the right thing by starting a log!
Best of luck.
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wow, you just brought my self esteem up a few notches. Thanks.
I hope the log keeps me motivated
 
Girl you look good stop being so hard on you self really great arms nice flat tummy. I don't see no muffin top if anything I think you could add a little more muscle to your legs but for sure off to a good start.
 
superqt4u2nv said:
Girl you look good stop being so hard on you self really great arms nice flat tummy. I don't see no muffin top if anything I think you could add a little more muscle to your legs but for sure off to a good start.
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thanks...If I'm not hard on myself, I'll look like the dough girl.
My legs are pretty strong but yes I lost a lot of definition.

These are my legs

http://i27.tinypic.com/1zdrfo8.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/153nyhl.jpg
 
You look really good B! What are you goals? I know you've had some fairly serious health problems so are you looking to just improve general fitness or do you have your eyes on competing?

Hope you can keep this up as a regular thing and that your health continues to improve!!!!

Cheers,
Scotsman
 
Scotsman said:
You look really good B! What are you goals? I know you've had some fairly serious health problems so are you looking to just improve general fitness or do you have your eyes on competing?

Hope you can keep this up as a regular thing and that your health continues to improve!!!!

Cheers,
Scotsman
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Honestly, my goal right now is to just get to the gym 3 days a week for an hr each time.
If I can sustain some strength, I guess my goal would be to really build some serious muscle and lower bf.
I would never compete though
Thanks for the kind words, I too hope I can keep this up
Day by day :-)
 
blueta2 said:
Honestly, my goal right now is to just get to the gym 3 days a week for an hr each time.
If I can sustain some strength, I guess my goal would be to really build some serious muscle and lower bf.
I would never compete though
Thanks for the kind words, I too hope I can keep this up
Day by day :-)
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Cool! Hey a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

Oh and I find it helps when trying to photograph myself to use the timer function and put the camera on a book shelf or some stationary object.

Cheers,
Scotsman
 
Excellent! Kill that shit!! :evil:
 
Scotsman said:
Cool! Hey a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.

Oh and I find it helps when trying to photograph myself to use the timer function and put the camera on a book shelf or some stationary object.

Cheers,
Scotsman
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My camera does have a timer, but was too lazy to position it. I will next time or will have someone take the pics ;-)

I'm so damn SORE today! Won't be a gym day for me today.
 
slat1 said:
I can't believe you are being hard on yourself by referencing "muffin top"
I didn't see it.
Not to mention most ladies would kill for their "after" pictures to look like your "before"
That said, there is always room for improvement and you are doing the right thing by starting a log!
Best of luck.
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^^ What he said +1

I know how you feel like nobody's business. One day at a time. Don't beat yourself up instead revel in your accomplishments! :)
 
you look great now--which mean you have the potential to go as far as you want.

my only suggestion would be to concentrate on some core strength work-squats/dead lifts/leg press/rows--my wife looks better all over because of the musculature of her back/butt/quads and it puts you into an anabolic mode--just make sure to eat enough protein.
 
eddymerckx said:
you look great now--which mean you have the potential to go as far as you want.

my only suggestion would be to concentrate on some core strength work-squats/dead lifts/leg press/rows--my wife looks better all over because of the musculature of her back/butt/quads and it puts you into an anabolic mode--just make sure to eat enough protein.
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thanks for the input and the kind words.
My issue is with eating enough so I try hard to keep up a higher cal diet with more protein.

:)
 
hi blue!

u have a great foundation and u r in pretty good shape now. what are your goals?

u know i am always here to help ya!
 
GUARDIAN said:
hi blue!

u have a great foundation and u r in pretty good shape now. what are your goals?

u know i am always here to help ya!
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Hey :-) Thanks love

My goal right now are to just make it to the gym 3 days a week and add more cals to my diet.
Once I can achieve that and keep up some form of strength, my goal would be to have more muscle all over.

I want to look like this. Well the arms anyway ;-)

http://i27.tinypic.com/29cx3q8.jpg
 
thanks ladies, I do have a muffin top, just wearing loose shorts. When I have jeans on, it screams "muffin"

My base is from many years of working out, but I want to really go for it now. I'm not working and have time, but don't have the stamina. I need to build that up again.
 
Looking great!

But, take it slow and don't over do it!
 
all the whey said:
Looking great!

But, take it slow and don't over do it!
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thanks hun.
On my good day I want to over-do it and then I pay for it the next few days.
I need to keep in mind not to over do it when I'm having a good day and in the gym
:heart:
 
You look great; just take it one day at a time. It doesn't happen overnight!
 
blueta2 said:
Hey :-) Thanks love

My goal right now are to just make it to the gym 3 days a week and add more cals to my diet.
Once I can achieve that and keep up some form of strength, my goal would be to have more muscle all over.

I want to look like this. Well the arms anyway ;-)

http://i27.tinypic.com/29cx3q8.jpg
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not a problem. all i need is your credit card number and.....lol.

just let me know what u hit a rut.
 
GUARDIAN said:
not a problem. all i need is your credit card number and.....lol.

just let me know what u hit a rut.
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;-)

Well I wanted to use the program you gave me a while back, but it's on my work PC. Do u still have that email?
 
blueta2 said:
No, the one you gave me was full body. But that bi workout looks intense.
I should try it.
So you do bi's and tri's and that is one work out?
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oh ok.

if u like to work arms together then by all means...insane pumps. but splitting out the workout into two will work just as nice.

i personally do chest/bis, back/tris
 
GUARDIAN said:
oh ok.

if u like to work arms together then by all means...insane pumps. but splitting out the workout into two will work just as nice.

i personally do chest/bis, back/tris
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Looks like whatever it is you do..its working insanely well Guardian.
 
localgirl said:
just wondering what you do for legs to get the splits in your quads?
Should I be doing my leg press' with a wider stance? Right now I keep my feet close. thank you :)
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1)Full range of motion (ass in the bucket for squats).
2)Deep long strides for walking lunges
3)Push through the heels
4)low bf%
5)cardio - walking on incline


My typical leg routine (minus calves) is as follows:

Leg extensions: 4 sets pyramiding up in weight. i use these first to really warm up the quads and to pre-exhaust them so i dont have to use super heavy weight on squats/presses. rep scheme is 30/20/15/12

Front Squats - 3 sets, 45 sec max rest, shoulder width stance with toes pointed out 45 degrees (heels in). this targets the tear drop. the following workout i will do leg presses with shoulder width position and toes slightly in. this targets the outer sweep. i still do 3 sets, 45 sec max rest but the last set is a drop set. for both i stick with 12-15 reps.

Extreme Quad Stretches for 1 minute each side.

Weighted Hyperextensions - 3 sets, 45 sec max rest, alternate toe positions. each set is a drop set.

Standing Leg Curls - 2 sets, 45 sec max rest, toe pointed down.

Extreme Hamstring Stretches
 
blueta2 said:
those are implants ;)
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Implants! LMAO
I couldnt imagine anyone that lazy!


Guardian - Thats a killer workout. Im doing legs tonight & I think I'll give that a whirl. Legs are by far my fav. to work, Ive never dabbled in drop sets before tho..thanks for the info. Im stoked to try it out.:)
 
localgirl said:
Implants! LMAO
I couldnt imagine anyone that lazy!


Guardian - Thats a killer workout. Im doing legs tonight & I think I'll give that a whirl. Legs are by far my fav. to work, Ive never dabbled in drop sets before tho..thanks for the info. Im stoked to try it out.:)
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good luck tonight but to be honest this workout i am currently using is very tame. if i were really to hammer legs i would do both front squats & leg presses and add walking barbell lunges afterward. furthermore i would be also doing stiff legged deads supersetted with hypers. :)
 
bw1 said:
You look good. You'll be back into it in no time:)
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I hope so,
I went for a blood test this morning and my Rheumatologist just called me to say some of the results came back (SO FAST), why, cause my CK (creatine) levels were the highest he's ever seen.

He asked if I worked out and I told him I did but only on Monday. He wants me to not work out and then redo the test.
It's one of the markers in lupus but he's never seen it so high!

I know CK levels are high in weight lifters.
Anyone have a elevated CK level normally from lifting?
 
blueta2 said:
I hope so,
I went for a blood test this morning and my Rheumatologist just called me to say some of the results came back (SO FAST), why, cause my CK (creatine) levels were the highest he's ever seen.

He asked if I worked out and I told him I did but only on Monday. He wants me to not work out and then redo the test.
It's one of the markers in lupus but he's never seen it so high!

I know CK levels are high in weight lifters.
Anyone have a elevated CK level normally from lifting?
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Doesnt that mean that you have a lot of muscle?
 
localgirl said:
Doesnt that mean that you have a lot of muscle?
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No, when the CK is elevated it means major inflammation somewhere in the muscles.
It does become elevated if one is nearing a heart attack, takes lipid meds, does a lot of exercise and it's also a marker for kidney failure in lupus. I have lupus and lyme disease so my doc is worried.
 
blueta2 said:
No, when the CK is elevated it means major inflammation somewhere in the muscles.
It does become elevated if one is nearing a heart attack, takes lipid meds, does a lot of exercise and it's also a marker for kidney failure in lupus. I have lupus and lyme disease so my doc is worried.
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Oh my. I am so sorry. :worried:
:heart: lg
 
So I hit the gym twice this week. Both pretty decent work outs, but still can't lift very heavy

today

squats 85 lbs 4 x 10
db chest press 25 dbs 3 x 10
flies 20lb db's 3 x 10
tri pull downs 50 lbs 3 x 10
super set the tris with skull crushers 25 lbs 3 x 10
back row 75 lbs 3 x 10
hamstring curls 30 2 x 10 then 40 lbs 2 x 10 then 50 lb 1 set 8

That's it.
Best part is I feel hunger after I work out and I have the worst appetite ever.

Came home had meatloaf and marinated peppers.
Will eat a chicken breast and hummas in about 2 hrs.

If anyone can give me a good butt routine to get my butt tight, that would be awesome. I have one i used to do, but never made me have booty. I have a flat butt
 
blueta2 said:
So I hit the gym twice this week. Both pretty decent work outs, but still can't lift very heavy

today

squats 85 lbs 4 x 10
db chest press 25 dbs 3 x 10
flies 20lb db's 3 x 10
tri pull downs 50 lbs 3 x 10
super set the tris with skull crushers 25 lbs 3 x 10
back row 75 lbs 3 x 10
hamstring curls 30 2 x 10 then 40 lbs 2 x 10 then 50 lb 1 set 8

That's it.
Best part is I feel hunger after I work out and I have the worst appetite ever.

Came home had meatloaf and marinated peppers.
Will eat a chicken breast and hummas in about 2 hrs.

If anyone can give me a good butt routine to get my butt tight, that would be awesome. I have one i used to do, but never made me have booty. I have a flat butt
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Good JOB! :)

Far as your booty is concerned, I've found doing squats, leg press, walking lunges, sumo squats & hip ab/adductors work amazing.
I once had office as*, f*ckin' hated it, now its one of my best ass ets. hehe
 
localgirl said:
Good JOB! :)

Far as your booty is concerned, I've found doing squats, leg press, walking lunges, sumo squats & hip ab/adductors work amazing.
I once had office as*, f*ckin' hated it, now its one of my best ass ets. hehe
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thanks :-)
Yeah, I need to get back to doing squats more often.
I need buns of steel ;-)
 
Have a treadmill?

You can do walking lunges with or without weights on the treadmill.

Or go on the highest incline and take very long deep strides with bent knees not as low as a lunge but close (you'll know when you feel it in your legs) and keep your butt cheeks squeezed together through the long strides. It's the closest thing to speed skating I have found that you can do indoors.

And it won't wreck you if you're not feeling your greatest or if you use it as a warm up you won't be spent to do other things.
 
blueta2 said:
thanks :-)
Yeah, I need to get back to doing squats more often.
I need buns of steel ;-)
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Squats are freakin' amazing for that.
And there are soo many variations!
And try this : when your working a specific muscle, try to focus on it in your mind. IE: your walking on the treadmill on an incline, think about your booty & how fine it's going to be when all the hard work starts paying off :heart:
 
Mini Update

I've not been burning up the iron at the gym, but I did manage to make it 4 times in a week and went blading as well.
Of course I'm still walking almost every night.

The week before last was sheer hell and I couldn't do anything but rest.
I still need to add more food to my diet. When I feel sick, it's really hard to cook, so I will tend to eat cereal (w/almond milk) and whole grain bread or throw some chicken burgers in the oven.

I do try to make eggs more than not, but lately they've been making me feel sick to my stomach.
If all food came in pill form, I'd be happy ;-)

I've also increased my weight in bench and squats.

todays' work out

bench
85lbs x 3 sets of 10

backrow

90 lbs 3 x 10 (superset this with a 35 lbs bar 3 x 8)

squats

115 lbs 4 x 10

leg press

90 lbs 4 x 15

decline bi curls

20 lbs 4 x 10 (superset these with standing curls 15 lbs 4 x 8)

Tricep pulldowns

85 lbs 4 x 8

flies (db's) 25 lbs 4 x 8

all comments welcome (cept if ATW wants to talk about my soft ass ;-)
 
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blueta2 said:
I've not been burning up the iron at the gym, but I did manage to make it 4 times in a week and went blading as well.
Of course I'm still walking almost every night.

The week before last was sheer hell and I couldn't do anything but rest.
I still need to add more food to my diet. When I feel sick, it's really hard to cook, so I will tend to eat cereal (w/almond milk) and whole grain bread or throw some chicken burgers in the oven.

I do try to make eggs more than not, but lately they've been making me feel sick to my stomach.
If all food came in pill form, I'd be happy ;-)

I've also increased my weight in bench and squats.

todays' work out

bench
85lbs x 3 sets of 10

backrow

90 lbs 3 x 10 (superset this with a 35 lbs bar 3 x 8)

squats

115 lbs 4 x 10

leg press

90 lbs 4 x 15

decline bi curls

20 lbs 4 x 10 (superset these with standing curls 15 lbs 4 x 8)

Tricep pulldowns

85 lbs 4 x 8

flies (db's) 25 lbs 4 x 8

all comments welcome (cept if ATW wants to talk about my soft ass ;-)
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Hopefully if you're feeling better you're able to eat some whole foods. I undersatnd when not feeling good we don't even taste the food. What I do when I'm sick is, try to stick to foods that makes me feel warm and comfy. Whatever it is for you. In my case is warm oatmeal, chicken soup (no noodles), oatmeal pancakes. So, when you feel better you haven't been that far off your diet.
I hope you're feeling better..
 
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thandie said:
Hopefully if you're feeling better you're able to eat some whole foods. I undersatnd when not feeling good we don't even taste the food. What I do when I'm sick is, try to stick to foods that makes me feel warm and comfy. Whatever it is for you. In my case is warm oatmeal, chicken soup (no noodles), oatmeal pancakes. So, when you feel better you haven't been that far off your diet.
I hope you're feeling better..
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thanks :-)

I eat whole foods, but just not enough. I'm a very healthy eater just have trouble with my appetite.

Oatmeal is always a fav for me though.
What I need is a private chef ;-)
 
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blueta2 said:
thanks :-)

I eat whole foods, but just not enough. I'm a very healthy eater just have trouble with my appetite.

Oatmeal is always a fav for me though.
What I need is a private chef ;-)
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If you need help sorting out a diet, I'll post it..
 
I'm sorry I missed this thread before and I wasn't here to give you any kudos or support. A few things I noticed after seeing your initial thread before everybody else's responses

no muffin top...
still very great shape after not making it into the gym hardly and being sick
and how old are you? not 40+?

sounds like you're doing a good job in the gym, the amount of weight you're doing for chest seems pretty solid, but your legs not at that level quite? You mentioned that you have difficulty with the buttocks... one of my favs is difinately alternating forward stepping lunches with a barbell, somewhere between 20 and 50lbs depending on your ability at the time with reps of 15 on each side. And as everybody has said, squats will be your friend... I have particularly made great friends with the Smith Machine, as I like pushing myself but haven't had a workout partner in a while.
 
RachelEFC said:
I'm sorry I missed this thread before and I wasn't here to give you any kudos or support. A few things I noticed after seeing your initial thread before everybody else's responses

no muffin top...
still very great shape after not making it into the gym hardly and being sick
and how old are you? not 40+?

sounds like you're doing a good job in the gym, the amount of weight you're doing for chest seems pretty solid, but your legs not at that level quite? You mentioned that you have difficulty with the buttocks... one of my favs is difinately alternating forward stepping lunches with a barbell, somewhere between 20 and 50lbs depending on your ability at the time with reps of 15 on each side. And as everybody has said, squats will be your friend... I have particularly made great friends with the Smith Machine, as I like pushing myself but haven't had a workout partner in a while.
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Hey Rach, thanks for the support. I'm a lunge girl myself. I love doing them right after I squat. I just need to be very consistant with them.
I won't use the Smith though, too restricting for me and not a natural range of motion.

And yes, I'll be 42 in 2 months. The mid life muffin is there, that pic does not show it enough

I believe it's more about hormones than lack of fitness though.

If I can be well enough to be consistant, I'll post more pics in like a month or so.
 
Wlecome back. View the site daily even if you are just reading the days new posts. This by itself will help you stay motivated.
 
Hey Blueta- just hit you with 5000 Karma hits..
 
Hey, Thanks pretty lady :-)

Now I need to be hit with some more motivation to keep my diet cleaner.
I've been working out 3-4 days a week in the past 3 weeks. I'm pushing myself.

I have no desire to be buff anymore, just want to keep body fat low and have some bumps........lovely lady bumps ;-)
 
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