update

[Trance]

Hi, just wanted to post an update. The weight training is going very, very well. I initially gained a bit of weight and was freaking out, but I am noticing so much more muscle definition and increased strength.

I was having a tough time at first - pulled the hell out of my back and neck, but my father came over and showed me the proper form for exercises, and I haven't had any problems since.

I am lifting four days per week(down from five - was getting somewhat exhausted), but I plan to go back up to five when I have a little more stamina.

I'm very thankful for all the good information on this board. I don't post here much, but I often read it and have gotten a lot of good advice and tips.

I was very reluctant to start weight training, because I was worried about bulking up too fast, but so far I have just gotten a lot more defined.

Anyways, thanks. I may post photos in a couple months when I feel I'm ready for public scrutiny.

 

[big4life]

Congratulations.

And don't worry about bulking up. That's not going to happen.

 

[starfish]

Trance,

Good for you.... Keep it up

starfish

 

[Trance]

I should clarify. I'm not under the assumption that I'm going to get Schwarzenegger thighs overnight - I've talked to quite a few people and done a little research that proves otherwise. I have posted concerns about that before, but they were based on body-image paranoia.

I have a few different circumstances that might cause me to bulk. I take steroids due a medical condition. They're non-anabolic, but I take a large amount, and they do make you put on weight very, very quickly if you're not careful.

This is one of the main reasons I wanted to start doing more weight training. Better to add muscle than simply bloat.

 

[new@gettinbig]

AWESOME!! Keep it up..you will continue to see nice gains and you will benefit both physically and mentally

 

[Trance]

I'd like to post my newly revised diet for a little feedback, too, if no one minds. Keep in mind that I am not trying to gain a massive amount of weight - just trying to sustain and get a little more cut up.

8AM(after workout 1, which lasts about 1 hour): Three egg whites, one yolk, a tomato, sometimes a little yellow squash.

12PM: Chicken breast or turkey breast slices, green salad with tomato, cup of green beans or squash

3PM: Low-carb protein bar, or a salad with some almonds thrown in for extra protein. Sometimes a hardboiled egg.

6PM: Chicken breast or turkey with salsa, cup of green beans/broccoli/squash, maybe an egg.

I usually work out again at night(cardio), for about an hour/hour and a half.

Sometimes I snack on nuts or strawberries, and sometimes I also add a low-carb protein shake.

This has been working quite well for me so far, but I wanted to get a little feedback.

I also drink a ton of water and take GNC Women's vitamins, and sometimes take two Hydroxycut before workouts.

 

[KEL]

Trance- glad to see you here!

the only thing I would add is a snack after your cardio/ before bed

kel

 

[KBgrl]

hey trance!! nice to see an update from you! keep up the good work!!

Dont kill yourself with an hour 1/2 of cardio -- ouch! you can cut it down a bit and you won't get fat sweetie. not to worry!

 

[smallmovesal]

trance! i missed ya!

good to hear things are going well with your training!

i'm gaining muscle/weight too and very excited about it

 

[Trance]

Thanks - I really appreciate the comments!

 

[Trance]

Don't be reluctant to post much. Your advice has been really helpful to me.

 

[FitFossil]

That's good news - Great job Trance!

 

[wlibbe]

Trance-

I am so happy that you are doing well honey! I have been worried about you and I miss reading your posts over at the Forum but I understand why you felt that you had to leave.

Keep up the good work! Give your precious little boy a kiss for me!

Take care!

 

[wyst]

Great Job! Always nice to hear from other newbies who are sticking with it...

Sometimes it can be a little daunting with all the amazing success stories of some of the regulars here. Not that they aren't incredibly supportive of the rest of us...

Keep it up!

Wyst

 

[NubianBeauty]

Awesome progress girly! Keep us posted

 

[starfish]

BUMP

Trance

How are you doing????

 

[KBgrl]

Trance-

I am so happy that you are doing well honey! I have been worried about you and I miss reading your posts over at the Forum but I understand why you felt that you had to leave.

Keep up the good work! Give your precious little boy a kiss for me!

Take care!

Wlibbe !!! What's up grl!! long time no chat sweetie pie! Hey -- I would love to see you join us over here like trance and a few others have. come oooonnnnn overrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr i miss ya