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posted by jeni2000

Hmmmm...I don't really know where to start. I'm a stay at home mom with two children. My husband works 3 days on (12 hr shifts) and 3 days off. He has a pretty demanding lifting schedule also. Time is very limited for me.

Newbie is not the word for me. I would like some help setting up a routine to get me started on. Preferalby something i can do at home until I get my muscles built up a little. I am not looking to build much mass; mainly super definition.

I am:
5'7"
130#
in decent shape

I build muscle very easily, but have had problems with the definition. Not really taking any supplements besides multi-vitamins. I also have one protein shake a day to try to gain some weigh back. The job that I just quite was very demanding on every part of my body. I ended up losing 60 pounds in about 3 months and got down to about 110 pounds. I am now back to a healthy weight and ready to start taking care of body better than i have been.

Basically, I don't know anything about lifting and need some help.

Thank you everyone

posted by AMERFOOTBALL

the only way to get definition is to drop bf. people look more defined depending on their bf percentage. people that build a lot of mass are lowering thier bf because they are adding weight as muscle. If you don't want to build muscle, (which BTW i don't see why anyone wouldn't want to put on SOME muscle) then you need lower bf stritcly through diet and cardio. weight training can be used to get the heart rate up, but its main purpose is to build muscle.

posted by mjllewellyn

I agree, reduce the BF% if all you are looking for is definition. The muscles are already there.... just hiding a little. Your body weight seems good for your height though. I would suggest just building the muscles up a little bit.

posted by CUTS

lifting would burn some extra cals and mature your muscles so they will look more defined. dont neglect lifting weights.

posted by mjllewellyn

CUTS has it right on.

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