Weight lifters

[megangrohl]

You're doing a split routine - it's where you do different body parts (or groups of) on each day
The alternative would be to do a full body routine 3x a week.
xx

Oh ok. Well I am handling it well, even though I am a beginner However, I have done some of this type of stuff before, just never stuck to it. It is the LIVEFIT program off bodybuilding.com (Jamie Eason). I am in my third week now.

 

[beth_terri]

I'm also in my third week, day 4 of week 3 tomorrow. Ill go then and do a good warm up then see how I feel. I've never stuck to anything properly before either, but I feel differently this time as I've been wanting to start weight training for a long time and now finally get excited about going to the gym!

I'm trying to lose weight too. Got 21lbs to lose still! Even at that weight before though I always had big wobbly legs and bum so this program should definitely help that! I accept that I'm always going to have enormous thighs as that's my build, but they don't need to be wobbly lol.

Iloveshoes you didn't sound snotty at all lol.

And thanks for keeping answering my questions all of you

 

[ILoveShoes]

I have big thighs too xx

 

[megangrohl]

I have wide hips, 38 inches around! I don't think that will ever change but yes this will firm us up.

 

[ILoveShoes]

How did you get on today, Beth? Were your legs ok?

I had a great session tonight; was doing 5x singles at 95% of my one rep max on squat and bench (that sounds more complicated than it was!) Then, I did snatches for the first time. Felt immense!

xx

 

[megangrohl]

Nice job! What are snatches? I did some tricep moves today, gotta do some more at the gym tonight with machines though!

 

[ILoveShoes]

Nice job! What are snatches? I did some tricep moves today, gotta do some more at the gym tonight with machines though!

Thanks, Megan
I'm on my phone, so I'm not sure how to do links, but a snatch is an Olympic lift. It's the one where you kind of squat under the bar, while its above your head, with your arms out straight.
Ha ha. That's a terrible explanation! I need Aliss with a link!
xx

 

[megangrohl]

Lol I will google it

 

[beth_terri]

Oo I know what you mean by snatches lol! I always wonder how people do it!

I managed surprisingly well actually. I wasn't hurting too bad this morning.

I know I wasn't using a massive weight (squatting 30kg/66lbs) but I felt so good doing it lol.

But by the time id finished doing squats, lunges, and standing calf raises with the Olympic bar my arms/shoulders were really tingly and pretty dead.

 

[megangrohl]

But by the time id finished doing squats, lunges, and standing calf raises with the Olympic bar my arms/shoulders were really tingly and pretty dead.

I know what you mean!!!! I can also do pretty decent squats. I am only at 15 lbs though lol I am so weak!

 

[beth_terri]

Had to do my abs on the pull up bar today. Was rather amusing for the men of the gym! I did it though lol x

 

[Miss_Bump]

Hello ladies can I join you!?

I used to weightlift before Evie was born and joined the gym again yesterday much on the encouragement of DH who is very into bodybuilding.

I can't remember how much I used to lift but I used to be so strong. Im only 5'2 and it was quite intimidating being probably the only female in the free weights section but I think the guys quite like it ha ha!

Anyway, I done a circuit training class yesterday and I'm aching today but I love it

I just hate the other women who say ooooo weight training?? You'll end up looking like DH

 

[megangrohl]

Of course you can!

I hate the women that say that too. It's not true at all! So misinformed!

I'm taking a day of rest today, back at it tomorrow and sunday!

 

[beth_terri]

Hey!

I know, if that we're true I wouldn't have lost 3lbs last week lol. I'd be gaining! X

 

[Miss_Bump]

That's great beth_terri and thanks megangrohl

What at your working tmw?

I can't get back in the gym until Sunday but think I need these 2 days to rest my whole body is killing!

What do you guys eat for something sweet? I eat pretty good and pretty clean but I love biscuit and chocolate. DH gets chocolate protein bars but these cost a lot for just one bar.

How about dark chocolate? In moderation of course

 

[megangrohl]

Today I am doing Shoulders and Abs then I am off for 2 days

For something sweet I have my protein powder in chocolate. I got the chocolate peanut butter flavor, and it does the trick for me!

Dark chocolate is good in moderation, it's also good for your heart but don't go overboard.

Rest up! Your body needs it, and will thank you for it later

 

[beth_terri]

Today is my last rest day. Week four day one tomorrow! Legs, cant wait

 

[megangrohl]

I am resting tmrw and then I am on week 4 day 1 Tuesday so not too far behind you Beth

I am squatting and barbell lunging 35 lbs now!

 

[beth_terri]

Well done what did you start squatting with?

 

[beth_terri]

Well upped my squats to 40kg today! (88lbs).

Wish I could up the weight on my arms, I struggle with them. I'm still stuck between 5 and 7.5kg for them!