Well this is my first entry and I will try to make updates atleast once a week.
Todays entry will cover about a month because it is my first entry.
I started weight training a little before March 9th ONLY BENCHIng (at 95pounds). During the passing weeks, I incorported isolated tricep and bicep workouts. Upon further questioning at this forum about my form, I realized that compound exercises are the way to go. Currently I am working mainly on upper body. I am doing pullups/chinups and benching every other day. Sometimes I mix in cardio on the treadmill at elevation 10. I do a little bit casually. I frequently do abdominal exercises with my ab roller too.
My diet was not sound at all. I just recently fixed my diet. It now consists of 3-4 small meals per day. I believe I am in a calorie deficit right now as I do not do the cooking in the house. I don't know how many calories these meals are. I am going to assume they are 600calories each. Water has become a necessity for me now as I use that to stay full when I shouldn't be eating. I have been on this diet for 4 days and I am going to say I started at 168 (or 158..I forget...I wasn't paying attention).
I have before pictures but I will put up my before and after ONLY if I make good progress.
My goals are to become lean for the summer. My fat is located around my pecs, back, and abdominal areas. I am working hard to stick with this diet and I understand to do so, it will need to be enjoyable. I want to be able to go to the beach and enjoy the time spent there instead of running into the water to hide my shameful features. I want to build confidence through having a nice body too. I believe these things will help a lot.
To complete my rambling, I would like to say that I will continue working out at a gym in college as that will be free upon entering college (yay!). At that point, I aim to use the equipment I now have access to and define my lower body as well. I don't feel as if this is a major concern yet because I believe my legs are strong already.
Todays entry will cover about a month because it is my first entry.
I started weight training a little before March 9th ONLY BENCHIng (at 95pounds). During the passing weeks, I incorported isolated tricep and bicep workouts. Upon further questioning at this forum about my form, I realized that compound exercises are the way to go. Currently I am working mainly on upper body. I am doing pullups/chinups and benching every other day. Sometimes I mix in cardio on the treadmill at elevation 10. I do a little bit casually. I frequently do abdominal exercises with my ab roller too.
My diet was not sound at all. I just recently fixed my diet. It now consists of 3-4 small meals per day. I believe I am in a calorie deficit right now as I do not do the cooking in the house. I don't know how many calories these meals are. I am going to assume they are 600calories each. Water has become a necessity for me now as I use that to stay full when I shouldn't be eating. I have been on this diet for 4 days and I am going to say I started at 168 (or 158..I forget...I wasn't paying attention).
I have before pictures but I will put up my before and after ONLY if I make good progress.
My goals are to become lean for the summer. My fat is located around my pecs, back, and abdominal areas. I am working hard to stick with this diet and I understand to do so, it will need to be enjoyable. I want to be able to go to the beach and enjoy the time spent there instead of running into the water to hide my shameful features. I want to build confidence through having a nice body too. I believe these things will help a lot.
To complete my rambling, I would like to say that I will continue working out at a gym in college as that will be free upon entering college (yay!). At that point, I aim to use the equipment I now have access to and define my lower body as well. I don't feel as if this is a major concern yet because I believe my legs are strong already.
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