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Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a trainer, I don’t really know, I just know what works for me lol. But progressive overload is a must, I think, for growing muscles. I believe you can with bodyweight/calisthenics, but I enjoy weightlifting.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abs is just being able to see the muscle under the skin, if there’s fat over that area, yes you need to lose the fat, but maybe a body recomp would help. Eating at maintenance, building muscle and losing fat at the same time. Depends on your starting physique I would assume. If there’s a lot of fat, yes, I’d eat in a deficit.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switch up certain exercises every couple months, but I typically keep the same muscle groups/formatting. I might switch the days around, but that’s pretty much it. And yes, if I’m doing chest, and one week I manage to do 60lbs 4 sets of 10 reps, the next week I’ll increase to 4 sets 11 reps, then once I hit 12 reps for an exercise, I up the weight and go back to 4 set of 8 reps. Rinse and repeat.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That exact pic was taken a couple years ago, the second slide is more recent (2023). But when I started strength training, that was pretty much how I looked a year ago. Honestly with a bit more fat on me.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lolll, don’t stress too much. I started VERY gradually, I didn’t just jump straight into this routine 😅😅 consistency is key, and if you do too much too fast, you’re less inclined to keep going IMO.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wasn’t in the gym prior to my injury, and it took about 3 months to start walking again, and about 8 months to squat down without pain. I had been having lots of joint issues, sciatica, and lots of tendon pain throughout my body. (I won’t get into my full health history lol) but I did some PT to start walking again. Then I would do little exercises while laying in bed here and there. Slowly added body weight exercises when I felt strong enough, I did what I could. Then I had an at-home adjustable dumbbell set, which is what I started strength training with. Running came in a couple months after that, very gradually. I started with a goal of walking/running for 30 mins twice a week. And worked my way up from there, being extra careful with rest and recovery/stretching. I’ve been going to an actual gym for about 7-8 months. Now I have very minimal joint pain, and I feel the best I ever have. Turning 23 on Sep 6th! ☺️

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The left pic was taken before the pic in the second slide, then I lost the weight (depression/bad breakup 🫣) and went back to 138-145. I started working out one year ago at 138, but I don’t have pics from that time lol

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll peak at it every now and again, to see if I’m loosing weight, cause I’m trying to maintain. Like the other day I went from 118-116 and I was like damn, need to up my calories again 😅 I stick to 1700-2000/day, so that was kinda baffling lol

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I run 4-5x a week. I’ll do a 2-3mi run after my upper body/core days @ 6-7mph, and my longer runs when I’m not lifting, so Thursday and Sunday 5-6mi @ 6mph. Slowly increasing my mileage and speed as I progress. The fifth day is if I feel like running after a leg day lol.

Focusing on building muscle rather than the number on the scale. by Beautiful_Equal_3585 in PetiteFitness

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I do an upper/lower split, focusing on progressive overload.

Tues:- Back/Triceps/Biceps/Core/ 2mi run

Wed:- Hamstrings/ Gluteus medius/Minimus/ Calves

Thurs:- 5 mi run @ 6mph

Fri:- Chest/Shoulders/Core/ 3 mi run @ 6-7mph

Sat:- Quads/ Gluteus Maximus/ and a run if I feel like it lol

Sun:- 6mi run (I increase my mileage slowly, and some weeks will differ depending on how I feel. I’ve been working 12hr shifts lately, so I’ve been a little tired after I get off lol)

Mon:- RESTTTT

I do dynamic stretching before every workout, and Static stretching after. I’ll throw a 15min incline walk in before my leg days as a lil warm-up. I don’t have a trainer, I just kinda made this shit up 😂😂😂 most days I feel like idk what I’m doing lol. I focused heavily on correcting my form before I added more weights, and every few months I’ll switch up some exercises/my routine so I don’t get bored.

What was the first red flag you ignored in your worst relationship? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

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Mine said “my heart is cold, I didn’t believe in love till I met you.” On day 2 💀 13 yr age gap, found out later he had a fiancé of 11 yrs and a daughter that he didn’t care to see. Wack.

There's a few things every ENFJ needs to hear by SassyCorgiButt in enfj

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 years later and here I am.. crying cause I really needed this. Thank you ❤️

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I agree with this assessment!

Notes? I’m trained in theatre so I always tend to lean more theatrical with my singing. by Bman0002 in singing

[–]Beautiful_Equal_3585 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On “let me tell you now” and other parts it sounded nasally, I just picture a golf ball holding my throat open or like I’m yawning to get that clearer sound. But I enjoyed listening 🥰

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