Muffy
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Ok, so how do I build muscle and burn fat? (if that's even possible) I have a lot of bodyfat (over 30%). However, I have an awesome shape. Small waste, broad shoulders, big thighs (needs to be smaller though)...decent ass. I am 37 with 2 children (daughter did a number on me). I want to build muscle but I am confused on my caloric intake. So far I eat 1865 calories on maintenance (I believe this means deficit) and a little over 2000 when training (surplus?). Some days. I am strong, some days I am weak. Don't really know how to progress and at what point to recaluclate my TDEE. I've been training for 5 months and am losing my assets (however I've maintained a weight of 165 lbs). tits and ass are gone! I thought training helped you to build them. Hmmm... I'm seeing a bit of definition upper body but lower body...(nothing). Perhaps I don't have realistic goals....what's with all the 6 month transformations anyway??
I've obviously been going about things wrong because I've had 2 injuries so far (the beauty of trying on your own) (injured hip flexors recently). I have had a lot of great advice and information on here but still a bit confused. Don't know how I should go about my diet. I am afraid to gain weight and I am afraid to lose weight. I am a female wanting to look like more of a fitness model...so muscle without too much size (bulk). I am aunatural so I don't take gear (will probably think about it in future), however right now I am not even close to the level I need to be at. I know at times we all forget when we first began and what it was like.
I once complimented a chik on her arms and asked her what she did and she nearly bit my head off. So please any help is very much appreciated. I see alot of slim ladies on here with mass (rippedzilla is super gorg). I am not slim....and I would love to see the veins popping out my arms, however, not sure if it will every be possible. I don't see anyone on here that has fat issues so I would appreciate advice from someone who has a bodytype similiar to mine (endomorph) or knows how to achieve results with a bodytype like mine.
My macro spread is 45/35/20...(I keep it simple just in case)...I have bought books on macronutirent diets and recipies and I have measuring cups and a scale. It takes me at times 3 days to fit all my macros in my daily caloric intake and it drives me nuts. I end up getting depressed....I am feeling very lost. Love the guys on here, but can't relate cuz I'm not a dude and body is not like a dude...although I wish I was a dude.
Regarding my work ethic...I go hard. I train 6 days a week just because it helps me stay grounded...I switch it up a bit and I'm still learning muscle mind connection...so far can do 2 pull ups..horrayy!!! I'm in the gym for an hour and half at 5 am....I think thats it...feel free to ask quetsions, give advice...etc.
I've obviously been going about things wrong because I've had 2 injuries so far (the beauty of trying on your own) (injured hip flexors recently). I have had a lot of great advice and information on here but still a bit confused. Don't know how I should go about my diet. I am afraid to gain weight and I am afraid to lose weight. I am a female wanting to look like more of a fitness model...so muscle without too much size (bulk). I am aunatural so I don't take gear (will probably think about it in future), however right now I am not even close to the level I need to be at. I know at times we all forget when we first began and what it was like.
I once complimented a chik on her arms and asked her what she did and she nearly bit my head off. So please any help is very much appreciated. I see alot of slim ladies on here with mass (rippedzilla is super gorg). I am not slim....and I would love to see the veins popping out my arms, however, not sure if it will every be possible. I don't see anyone on here that has fat issues so I would appreciate advice from someone who has a bodytype similiar to mine (endomorph) or knows how to achieve results with a bodytype like mine.
My macro spread is 45/35/20...(I keep it simple just in case)...I have bought books on macronutirent diets and recipies and I have measuring cups and a scale. It takes me at times 3 days to fit all my macros in my daily caloric intake and it drives me nuts. I end up getting depressed....I am feeling very lost. Love the guys on here, but can't relate cuz I'm not a dude and body is not like a dude...although I wish I was a dude.
Regarding my work ethic...I go hard. I train 6 days a week just because it helps me stay grounded...I switch it up a bit and I'm still learning muscle mind connection...so far can do 2 pull ups..horrayy!!! I'm in the gym for an hour and half at 5 am....I think thats it...feel free to ask quetsions, give advice...etc.