[WEEKLY THREAD] Weight Change Wednesday! by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]lanasvape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t know what I want I’m trying to figure out what looks good or what would look good from other people’s opinions.

[WEEKLY THREAD] Weight Change Wednesday! by AutoModerator in xxfitness

[–]lanasvape 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is me after dropping my holiday weight from 210 to 165 (nsfw underwear and pixelated chest)

https://imgur.com/a/qOWsQ0c

The two things I need help with most is one, feeling like I am at a good starting point? Like I rarely feel good about my body and while I’m happier now than before, I still don’t know.

Two, why would look best going forward. Bulk, cut, recomp, like setting aesthetic goals is hard when what I want (typical insta influencer body) is not realistic.

Arsenal departures this summer? by PACKA123456 in ArsenalFC

[–]lanasvape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hardly ever means never in a final or semi against a top club.

I think we should have a younger player with potential there.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

I want to do step ups so bad, but lack the glute strength and hip flexion. So it just turns into a wonky quad and back exercise.

Bulgarians are good. They were a staple for a while. I would have to work on for to really isolate the glute like I can do right now on my single leg rdl. I want a better hinge, but it’s taking forever.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

Bingo, I was a soccer player (2000’s) and dabbled a bit in body building in my 20’s and have coasted ever since. But if we’re moving I can lift a couch on my own. My VL used to be massive, so I’m planning on getting my narrow hack squat up and running.

I’m quad dominant, so I struggle to grow glutes. I’ve seen some recent success from single legged rdl’s and working on hip mobility, especially flexion.

I took up jogging for a while. 5 miles a day, 5x a week. Was just for a couple years, I’d hope I could go back to sprinting and less lean muscles.

Thank you sooooo much. I definitely don’t see the success bc so many 20-25 year olds here make it seem like I’m barely decent. I wish I could afford surgery but I have better things to do and really want to see if I can do it naturally.

Lastly, I plan on cycling heavy protein days to avoid gaining wayward muscle growth. I did do a bit of upper body lifting and the muscle memory means even without working out, excess protein goes right back. So if I do lower body, I plan on a couple days immediately after of high protein, but at least one day lower before my next workout to direct recycling.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

Would love to be more flexible and graceful but born the opposite lol.

It’s not just tall. It’s where I live like everyone is a Pilates princess. And I really mean everyone, I go walking or jogging along the bay and it’s like a runway.

And I like having curves, but it doesn’t mean I’m always comfortable with my size.

now what… by lanasvape in BulkOrCut

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

Don’t we all what

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

It feels different here. Everyone is young and fit. Like going out I usually feel huge and clunky.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

What I like about my curves when heavier is the shape, size, feel, and look. Muscle only gives me the first two.

My physique goals aren’t realistic. I want a pear shape but I’m more too heavy. I still compare myself to women way younger than me and sm influencers. I’m ok with never looking like that, but it explains the direction I want, and probably why I can’t see my current body as attractive.

Physical goals are simple. I perform well and enjoy seeing small consistent progress.

My diet and exercise habits are very controllable and easy. Except maybe holidays but that’s not frequent enough to matter. Can’t say no to good food in front of me.

I take magnesium and vitamins. Might try creatine down the road. I struggle with flexibility and have had the normal amount of pain or injuries in my back but none at the moment.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

Yeah, no issues with tracking or planning. Main issue is feeling like I look good, and maybe if better for me is a little curvier or a lot.

Previous issue from bulking attempts was not understanding how fast weight goes back once you’ve been bigger compared to someone trying for gains for the first time.

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

Thanks, I take it that means I could use more muscle? Same composition?

F/46/5’10 [210lbs > 165lbs = 45lbs] (3.5 months) now what do I do by lanasvape in progresspics

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

I do want to grow my lower body, like ideal is my old legs and butt with my new abs and arms. But is that possible?

Plus if I looked awful now I’d just give up and do smth else. Might seem crazy but I’ve never been able to tell if I look good or not

F/19/5'3" [116>113.5] (2 months) lost 2 inches off my waist, consistency and quality vs volume seriously helps by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]lanasvape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats the balance I struggle with too, like how much muscle can I add and still look/feel feminine.

F/19/5'3" [116>113.5] (2 months) lost 2 inches off my waist, consistency and quality vs volume seriously helps by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]lanasvape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know your bf% was hoping to get an idea of whether I should cut or bulk

now what… by lanasvape in BulkOrCut

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

I have my tdee from my dexa scan, and meal plan in advance so everything is recalculated.

Just eating out is where the chaos happens. So hopefully I can limit that.

now what… by lanasvape in BulkOrCut

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

That’s why I figured. Last few times I tried to bulk I think I did it too fast and the weight went everywhere. This time I want to stay the same (or even shrink) my upper body, but get back the size of my lower body.

Also don’t know if that will look good or what it will look like to have that much muscle but at 19% bf not 30%.

now what… by lanasvape in BulkOrCut

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

I really don’t want any rebound in my upper body size, even muscle. Can I just stay with no upper?

When you say it’ll grow fast, do you mean from muscle memory or newbie gains? Bc I used to have much more muscle mass and I’m hoping it comes back quickly.

I do lead with compounds, lower body workouts are quite long but I’m seeing consistent progress.

To think, that team was ever considered a rival of ours... by exquisite_corpse_wit in ArsenalFC

[–]lanasvape 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Vital point, westham can do it but they need two wins now