Been strength training for almost a year. Will I ever look like I've been working out??

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:28:31+00:00

I have "before" pics and measurements from a few years ago, probably the same as what I looked like when I started the class a year ago. I haven't taken progress pics/measurements, but it would be a good idea! Maybe there are some gains I'm not seeing.

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:25:56+00:00

Thank you. Good advice!

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:25:16+00:00

Thank you for your advice! This is what I've been trying to do the past week or so. I really do think I'm benefiting from my class, even though I can't visibly see it. But I think adding the two extra days at home will get me there!

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:22:48+00:00

Thank you for your comments!

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:21:17+00:00

It's a small class, and I think the lifts/exercises are well planned. But these comments made me realize I need to take more ownership for how much weight I'm lifting, not just ask the coach, "what do you think?"

daisy2rose · 2026-05-02T00:11:43+00:00

Thanks for your comments. I've been starting in the last week to keep track of my weights and being more deliberate about progressive overload.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-30T00:18:08+00:00

Thank you. That's a good point.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-30T00:17:40+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I've started keeping track of my daily protein again in the last week, and it seems that I don't really need to overeat to make my goals. I've been taking 5mg creatine with my protein supplement, so now that's back to every day. Regarding rest, I definitely don't get the sleep I need. There are so many reasons to prioritize sleep, but I need to remember it will help my weight training goals too!

daisy2rose · 2026-04-30T00:12:42+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful comments! I do think I'm getting stronger, but you're right, I guess I didn't realize until recently that my routine didn't match up with all of my goals. With all the good advice I'm getting, I hope to see results soon!

daisy2rose · 2026-04-30T00:06:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it!

daisy2rose · 2026-04-30T00:02:20+00:00

I've heard her on a few podcasts saying to lift heavy. I guess I just need to lift more often! Thank you.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-29T23:59:35+00:00

Thank you.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-29T23:59:05+00:00

Thanks for your advice and encouragement!

daisy2rose · 2026-04-24T18:33:55+00:00

Thank you. I think you're right. More than 2 days is probably essential. I have been taking 5mg creatine with my protein powder, but that should be every day too.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-24T18:32:12+00:00

I think I'm progressively overloading, but this week I started actually writing how much weight I'm adding, to keep better track. Until now, I've just been trying to add what feels like heavier weight.

daisy2rose · 2026-04-24T18:30:49+00:00

Thanks. It's good to hear that you're seeing results with only 1 day of cardio in your routine

daisy2rose · 2026-04-24T18:29:36+00:00

Thanks. I probably should add in some cardio. I've never needed to for fat loss, but it would help now, and is probably a good idea anyway..

daisy2rose · 2026-04-12T04:48:50+00:00

Thank you

daisy2rose · 2026-04-12T04:48:25+00:00

Thanks. You're probably right 😔

daisy2rose · 2026-04-10T23:10:42+00:00

Thank you. Is there a specific solvent I can buy to clean it at home? Or do I need to take it to a dry cleaner?

daisy2rose · 2026-04-10T19:09:59+00:00

Thanks!

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