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lovesmr777

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Help!
I have been working out for the past year. I work out at least 3-4 times a week if not more.
I have tried using work out videos, jump roping, dumbells, running, walking

I am going to be 32 so I am thinking that it's just going to take longer than if I was 20 still. But should it take this long?

I try to diet but I dont over eat anyways. I am 5 ft, about 114lbs I want to be about 105. My problem areas is my butt and thighs.

My tummy - dont know how flat or toned I can get it since I"ve had two kids.

I try the no carbs, shakes, calorie counting. I just am not seeing results. What can I try to really start seeing results? I dont have 2 hours a day to work out but I do work out for at least 1 hour?

I do about 1/2 hour if not more of cardio - mostly walking/running.

I'm frustrated because no one notices a bit of difference and neither do I. What am I doing wrong?
 
First, what are you eating on average. (list your meals)
secondly, What exactly are you doing to workout. (what exercises,routines and so on)

Now list that and we might be able to help you:D.
 
What I eat

Ok so this is what its normally like:

breakfast: oatmeal packet with 1/2 cup of frozen fruit such as strawberries or an herbalife shake with a cup of fruit

snack - protein bar, soy nuts or granola bar all under 140 calories or 100 calorie snack pack like ritz or wheat thins or nothing

lunch - lean cuisine, smart choice, south beach or health choice frozen meal

snack same as above

dinner - varies but usually meat, small portion of rice sometimes white or brown no more then 1/2 cup, veggies

Workout:
This week - video that consist of 20min kick boxing and 20 min weight conditioning- i started this because I had been doing the following and thought I needed to change it up for a week

30 of fast walking - 4 sets of 50 stomach exercises using of those ab rollers to help my neck, 1 sets of 25 bicep, shoudler, triceps, chest and leg exercises.

Now sometimes I will just focus on one group of conditioning like biceps but do 3 sets.

I also will do pilates on somedays by itself.

I generally work out about 4 or more times a week. Sometimes on a real busy week just 3.

When I want to change up I try to also jump rope or jog for 20 min with 5min walk cool down and warm up.

I was thinking of trying HIIT and walking 5 min, run 1 min, walk 1min for 20min and then walk 5 min.

Also I generally eat lunch around noon or 1pm then go home and exercise at about 4pm then eat dinner at around 6pm. Or sometimes I eat around 5 pm and exercise around 7pm.
 
lovesmr777 said:
Ok so this is what its normally like:

breakfast: oatmeal packet with 1/2 cup of frozen fruit such as strawberries or an herbalife shake with a cup of fruit

snack - protein bar, soy nuts or granola bar all under 140 calories or 100 calorie snack pack like ritz or wheat thins or nothing

lunch - lean cuisine, smart choice, south beach or health choice frozen meal

snack same as above

dinner - varies but usually meat, small portion of rice sometimes white or brown no more then 1/2 cup, veggies

Workout:
This week - video that consist of 20min kick boxing and 20 min weight conditioning- i started this because I had been doing the following and thought I needed to change it up for a week

30 of fast walking - 4 sets of 50 stomach exercises using of those ab rollers to help my neck, 1 sets of 25 bicep, shoudler, triceps, chest and leg exercises.

Now sometimes I will just focus on one group of conditioning like biceps but do 3 sets.

I also will do pilates on somedays by itself.

I generally work out about 4 or more times a week. Sometimes on a real busy week just 3.

When I want to change up I try to also jump rope or jog for 20 min with 5min walk cool down and warm up.

I was thinking of trying HIIT and walking 5 min, run 1 min, walk 1min for 20min and then walk 5 min.

Also I generally eat lunch around noon or 1pm then go home and exercise at about 4pm then eat dinner at around 6pm. Or sometimes I eat around 5 pm and exercise around 7pm.
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your diet could use quite a bit of work. Though i do not have the time as of right now to go into allot of detail. But heres just a few quick tips.

Ok, Cut out all frozen meals. They are entirely unhealthy. No one should consume these.

replace the snack pack with something of actual nutritional value.

Cut out all white breads/pastas/rice, replace with whole wheat and whole grains.

Even though you did not list it. I will say it anyway. Cut out all sodas,soft drinks, and energy drinks.

You might be under eating, if this is the case you will not build muscle nor loose weight very affectively.

Now for the weight lifting, If you can do one exercise for 25 reps then its damn near pointless. That tiny amount of resistance will never allow for muscle development (beyond microscopic). Get yourself some heavier weights and focus on 8-10 reps(your muscles should be very fatigued by the last 2/3reps).

Quit focusing on just one muscle group. Doing this again is near pointless. Switch to a full body routine. In which will consist mainly of compound movements(exercises that are multi joint comprised).

Quit working your abs so much. Stick to 12-15 reps for the abs in three sets. Again its near pointless to do so many reps. Quit doing the abbroleout if you can do it for 50 reps then again its pointless. Google ab workouts. try something new that is more intense.

Watch your cardio. Do not do more then 30 minutes a day.

Theres some more in there that could be tweaked. However, i do not have the time right now to critique it.
 
Thank you for the reply!

Won't choosing heaver weights make my muscles bigger? I want defined not bigger that's why I choose lighter but more reps?

No frozen meals? I was mainly doing this because of calorie counting. kept me under. What are some good quick lunch meals to bring to work?

How come no more than 30min cardio each day? Even if I"m just walking?
Does it matter if I start working out 40-1hr after eating or eat 1 hr after working out? I tend to start my workout sometimes between 4pm-7pm.

I am taking supplements. Do those really help? Are they healthy? I am taking herbalife stuff - a appetite suppresor, cell activator, cell u loss, multivitamen and fiber pill.

If I do a full body workout can I just do 1 set 8-10 reps of each muscle group? And Do I need to switch my routine to trick my muscles? I really like walking and just want to continue it but afraid my body is used to it. I walk at a slow-med jog pace. Should I try HIIT a few times a week?

Thanks again!
 
lovesmr777 said:
Thank you for the reply!

Won't choosing heaver weights make my muscles bigger? I want defined not bigger that's why I choose lighter but more reps?

Light weights with high reps = definition is a MYTH. Definition = LOW body fat.
Do not worry you will not bulk up and get huge overnight. this takes years and years of training very hard and eating ALOT more then you currently are.

No frozen meals? I was mainly doing this because of calorie counting. kept me

yes no more their absolutly the botom of the barrel in terms of quality.
Im not a great cook thus not a great person to ask for these types of things. But, anything you can make at home and take to work. Such as cook a chicken breast and some veggies keep them in the fridge then eat them cold or heat them up at work.

How come no more than 30min cardio each day? Even if I"m just walking?
Does it matter if I start working out 40-1hr after eating or eat 1 hr after working out? I tend to start my workout sometimes between 4pm-7pm.

If you were doing cardio the way its meant then you would naturally not be able to do more then 30 minutes. Cardio should be quick and intense. Not light and slow. If its taking more then 30 minutes then you going about it way to lightly.
You should eat a meal about an hour at the most (45 least) before you workout. a pre-workout meal should be focused on complex carbs and"light" protein.

I am taking supplements. Do those really help? Are they healthy? I am taking herbalife stuff - a appetite suppresor, cell activator, cell u loss, multivitamen and fiber pill.

Depends on the supplement, but, ditch the appetite suppressor,cell activator and cell u loss. Keep the multi( i would like to see the ingredients) and the fiber.

If I do a full body workout can I just do 1 set 8-10 reps of each muscle group? And Do I need to switch my routine to trick my muscles? I really like walking and just want to continue it but afraid my body is used to it. I walk at a slow-med jog pace. Should I try HIIT a few times a week?

I suggest you get yourself in pretty good shape before you try HIIT.

You can only do one set but this would drastically slow your muscle mass gain,
a full body routine consisting of 6movements in 3sets (2sets might suit your goals just fine)should only take 45minutes-an hour at the most. and should only be done three times a week

Thanks again!
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Read the bold.
 
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I posted a few questions on weight training on men and women's forum (men's by accident) if anyone has time to look at it that'd be great!
thanks!
 
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