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posted by Kueljuel

This seems to be a mostly guy site, so am I in the wrong place?
Ok-short of things-30 yr. old female, out of shape, maybe about 20lbs overweight (135,5'2"), go to the gym on a ir-regular basis, do about 30 min. of cardio, some crunches, legs sometimes...you get the pic I am very inconsistant. Have worked with a trainer alittle, but gets expensive. So now I'm on my own, want to get in shape and have a great shape, but have no idea how to even start a routine that I would be comfortable with amongst all the hard core guys. Have the desire, but no direction. Any suggestions? And yes, I eat lots of crap most of the time, have a very busy schedule, so need to modify that as well. Am I asking for too much?
Kueljuel

posted by regino007

Welcome to BBF.There is alot of guys here but we are an open door board.Women too can come and play here.
You already answered some of your own questions.You need to be consistant,you need to change your diet and you need to stay focused.Are there things in your life that interfere with these things?
I believe Storm, is the main one to ask on routine for women.Lets just wait for him to chime in.

posted by A.B

Welcome to BBF. Not A lot of women here but we need some more nonetheless :)

posted by Smallguy

not many women but your more than welcome here

let's start off with how many days can u devote a week? and how muc h time can you spend in the gym on those days?

no point in giving you a 5 day a week program if it's impossailbe for you to make it ot the gmy that many days a week right

posted by Aaar0n

I hope you guys didn't scare her off :(

posted by Kueljuel

Hey guys-
Thanks for the interest. Seems like a great place for support! I do have 2 boys that keep me on my toes, so afternoons are shot with their practices, but I have a very flexible workday, so working out in the morning is what works best for me. I can devote 5 days or 6 days or whatever it takes. I turned 30 and realized I need to do something for me. I'm just in a position right now where I have joined a gym, am feeling a bit lost and frustrated just because I don't know what to do what I get when I get in there. I'm not a step class kinda girl, I'd really rather be working out there with the boys than looking at all the stay at home moms jiggle. I have a J-lo bootie, and would like to keep the shape, size down the thighs and belly and of course a sexy, muscular back and tennis ball calves are always nice to look at.

posted by regino007

J-Lo booty??!!!...............Oops.Sorry.I may have too much testostrone floating around in here..............lol

posted by jcvaughn26

That's all I saw too "J-lo booty". Well if you are just seeking workout info and diet and nutrition info there are plenty of people to help you out here.

posted by Kueljuel

Ok, didn't mean to cause a ruckus. I have a friend that calls me J-Lo, and it just kinda grew from there. I like it, but of course needs some toning. I am guessing squats would help round it out and firm it up but as a woman how do I work into them w/out looking like an idiot? I work the machines, but I get so bored doing the same thing, so exercise variety would be a good mix in. Pretty much I need a total routine to go through-do I switch out days? As a woman do I do a total body work out each day? Do I do upper body and alternate w/lower body? Suggestions?!? :laughing:

posted by Smallguy

I would suggest that if you can devote 5-6 days I wold lift weights every other day
and do cardio the days your not lifting.

I like the following split
monday -chest/shoulders/triceps

Wednesdays Legs

Friday Back/biceps

your right squats will help out with your j-lo booty so so will lunges.

I think that Storm knows a bit about rtaining women though hopefully he will chime in

posted by shortz

Well, training women is def different than training men. Too bad we can't get some of the other females to visit and post more often. We have about 4 female members that rarely post that would be a great help to you. Women generally respond much better to high volume than men do. Metobolic rate is different and this throws in a monkey wrench when an unexperienced male trainer tries to train a female. I can tell you from talking to many of the females, two of them are models, the others compete in fitness, say that most of their training is a full body type routine. In other words, you do an exercise for every muscle in your body in one session, but do it 3 days a week. On top of that, they hit cardio about 6 days a week and take a day off to rest.

To be honest, alot of the people on these boards are pretty hard core. Making ANY lifestyle change is going to make a hige difference. Here are some tips for you to remember during the day that will help.

Start by not finishing your large meals. In fact, simply take what you would normally eat, and just get rid of 1/4 to 1/2 of it, unless of course, it's healthy, like a salad. Second, when going to the store, park as far as possible in the parking lot. Let's not be unsafe though, if you live in a bad area, you should only do this during the day. NEVER go to the grovery store hungry. You will most likely pick things that are not that good for you. If you like watching a certain show on Tv, try to do your cardio in fron of the Tv to watch it. If you can, you may be able to change the station at the gym to do this. This will help get you into the routine of being there.

posted by Chrissy

Welcome to BBF glad to see another woman on the board:)

posted by Kueljuel

I'm certainly not the "hard core" type, though I'd love to be booming, but will be happy with fit and lean. I know consistancy is the key, so thanks for the direction and motivation.

posted by Chrissy

I do upper day 1, lower day 2, core day 3, upper day 4, lower day 5 and core day 6. I rest day 7 and I do cardio 6 days and rest on day 7. It work out nice for me. I can give you some excersises if you want:)

posted by McKenzie

The guys have given some good advice. You know your goal...and it sounds like a very busy schedule but motivated. In addition to training....diet has to be clean...no crap food :). If possible 4-5 smaller meals a day of protein and good carbs, oatmeal, fish/tuna, chicken, sweet potatoes, brown rice, etc. If you can cut all sugars including sodas and try to eat some fruit instead. Increase your water intake. Make sure your cardio is on track and keep us updated.

McK

posted by Kueljuel

Chrissy-
I would love some exercise suggestions. I do the basic machine stuff, but variety would be a good thing. I'm so glad I stumbled across this site, it has been so motivating and inspiring.

posted by Smallguy

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