I've joined the womens challenge. This is my new journal to keep me honest!
I started weight lifting about nine months ago. I've really seen a change in my body shape and dropping those last few pounds that have clung on since I had my son three years ago. Now I have a new goal. Instead of focusing on losing weight I want a hard body!
I'm following the NROLW starting today, already had my first workout.
Stats
Weight 112 lbs (I gained 2lbs over x-mas, ouch!)
Height 5'4"
Bicep L relaxed: 9 7/8"
Natural Waist: 27.5"
Low Rise (belly): 30 1/4"
Hips: 35 6/8'
Thigh L: 20 3/8"
Thigh R: 20 3/8"
Workout
2-3x's a week
Since I want to gain muscle I'm skipping cardio until I'm ready to lean out. I will incorporate yoga when I can.
Nutrition
I want to gain muscle so I am going to follow the books' recs on caloric intake to maintain and see if I need to adjust going forward. My protein intake will be 1 gram per body weight.
Calories Non workout day: 1626
Calories Workout day: 1858
Goals
Wear a bikini next summer
Gain muscle without losing more weight, I do not want to go under 110 lbs. I need to figure out a measurable way to attain this, perhaps heavier body weight with looser fitting clothes.
Become more comfortable in the weight room. I'm getting there!
Hard butt, I want a bottom I can bounce quarters off of, well...not that I would. hahaha!
Pictures soon to come.
My first workout today went well. I had to switch around the two alternating sets due to equipment being used, but no problem. I think it's funny how Lou mentions in the book how women will do exercises to the "T" without changing a thing. That's exactly me! It's nice to read that you can make changes to a workout. Guess I just needed that reminder.