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Bostonchic
07-27-2005, 11:10 AM
Ok..Here's my story.

I'm currently 25 Y/O, 5'3, and 114-115lbs. I don't know what my body fat % is but my BMI (if it really means anything) is about 18-19. I was pretty athletic growing up and through high school...Figure skating, cheerleading, soccer, swimming, dancing, gymnastics... Graduating highschool, though, I was the same height I am now and only 95 lbs. I worked out through college and was finally able to put some weight and good muscle tone on.

A year and a half ago, while working a full-time job, I started taking classes most nights and weekends and my gym routine slipped away until its now non-existant. I feel TERRIBLE.

Right before I stopped, I was 118 lbs of lean muscle. I averaged 4-5 days a week at the gym: 30-45 minutes of cardio, and light weight training, combined with yoga and/or pilates whenever I could get them in.

My questions are how can I get back? I am nervous about hitting the gym after the longest and only time I've ever been away from fitness in my entire life. How should I start? I've lost so much energy and motivation, its scarey... what are some good arm, back, and leg exercises I can start of with and build muscle tone again from? I feel like a a gym newbie all over again and I am actually embarressed to show my face there.

The other catch is, I have another 2 years until I complete my MEd which means I still need to keep up with school (now averaging about 3 nights a week) and a full-time job.

I've been slowly working on my diet, too. I think I might be the only female that hates greens..and that means salads. I'm a picky eater, but I've been trying to stay away from too much alcohol and fried, fatty foods. I mostly eat wheats, rice, corn, and lots and lots of chicken and occasional steaks. I DO, however, have a passion for ice cream (or sherbert or pudding pops!) Anything I should add or take away from that?

saturn1
07-27-2005, 12:05 PM
Just like you stick to your work and school schedule you have to include a time for your fitness plans. Getting started and motivated again if tuff.......You really have to battle your mind. It has to become part of your lifestyle.

Your 5'3" 115lb's.........Your tiny. Doesnt sound like you really have to get too strict on your diet but keep it on check...stay away from the obvious like fast food and junk food....keep the sherbert and pudding pops in moderation and if possible use a meal replacement shake in the times of day you feel your most likely to jump on some pudding pops.lol

You may wanna start your workout plan with some light work at first.....kinda like hitting a treadmill or bike for 20-30 minutes 3 times a week to help you get acclimated to working out and once you get comfy you can start hitting the weights slowly.

Missfit can help you out a lot........She's a pro.

Good luck.

getinbig
07-28-2005, 10:33 AM
just make sure your eating right, do a search on diets

PJT
07-28-2005, 04:47 PM
I'm so sick of girls like you....oh, I'm 5'3" 115 lbs. But I'll tell everyone I'm not in shape so they will give me compliments and tell me how thin I am!!!

Joking! LOL

Ease back into your workouts. Wish I could give you an exercise program, but I'm not sure what's right for women. I have no idea when it comes to cutting. Clean your diet up a little bit and yes, you need to make this a lifestyle. I mean, what's more important looking good or work/school....come on now. I know how much you love your jello pudding pops so you can keep eating those, but please stop leaving the damn wrapper on the counter!

Seabass8321
08-05-2005, 03:45 PM
i am not really fit and im not really fat as far as size goes but i will say this that i am getting back into working out because i have wanted to start working or for the simple fact that i want the nice body and i want to be able to take my shirt off at the beach without grossing anybody else on the beach.I want to I guess "carry on" the daddy gene becasue my real dad was pretty big so i want to i guess follow in his footsteps so to speak.im a new member so i dont want to step on anybody's toes or upset anybody that is already a long time member in here!!


I have been kind of down on myself because of my size thinking that no one was going through the same stuff that i was going through but now that has all changed and now i still dont think like that any longer!!

Pumped78
08-06-2005, 12:37 PM
Shit takes time girl i have a girl i am training who looks fantastic and she thinks she is fat. I think she just fishes for compliments.