Starting out

tufterween

Hi

I've started a new eating regime and would like to start an exercise regime.
I'll start with my stats

Age: 19
Sex: Female
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 11stone 4pounds

My eating regime is on the food diary section and I have taken up jogging and brisk walking. My other half is going to show me some exercises as of tomorrow but any advice or suggestions are really welcome. I'm looking to get down to about 10 stone... not really sure when that will be, but it's my goal (want to look good in my wedding dress next year).

So I will take all the help I can get!

26th June
Went for a mixture of brisk walking and jogging (about 3 miles)
Went for a mixture of brisk walking and jogging again later (about 1 and a half miles)


Thanks everyone, all help and advice is very welcome

squod

http://www.mapmywalk.com/

Ideas for new routes. Search by area or make your own. Good luck with it.

tufterween

Not entirely sure how to use that site... am in the back arse of nowhere so it doesn't recognise where I am

tufterween

28th June

Series of weights lifting
15 squats
15 push ups
15 stomach crunches
15 leg lifts
15 jumps squats
45 secs stomach tightening exercise

tufterween

29th June

Mixture of brisk walking and jogging for about 2 miles

30th June

Mixture of brisk walking and jogging for about 3 miles

G86

Are you in a gym? Maybe your boyfriend could get you a guest pass to try it out if he's in one?

If not then it might be worth your while buying a kettlebell to throw in with the bodyweight exercises. They're really handy yokes and there's a huge variety of work you can do with them, you'll find some decent tutorials online. Just an idea!

tufterween

G86, I will be a member or Trinity College gym as of September but am extremely self concious about going into gyms... although not fat I have a few problem areas and feel as though I cannot keep up with the muscular buffs in the gym... prefer to do things by myself. Thanks for the advice and I will definitely look into getting a kettlebell!

Just as a quick sidenote I feel so so so much better and energised and healthier since starting this new routine (exercise and diet)... God, I don't know why I haven't done it before this.

MarcusFenix

Feckin go you!!;)

tufterween

MarcusFenix wrote: »

Feckin go you!!;)

Haha thanks very much

tufterween

Was away all day today so didn't get a chance to fit in any exercise... will be back on track tomorrow though

d'Oracle

tufterween wrote: »

I cannot keep up with the muscular buffs in the gym....

Who says you have to keep up with anyone?

tufterween

2nd July

Series of weights lifting
15 squats
15 push ups
15 stomach crunches
15 leg lifts
15 jumps squats
45 secs stomach tightening exercise

brainyneuron

Woohoo another Food Diary lady with a fitness log You did well with the weights yesterday fair play! I don't have the patience for it, I'd rather be out walking or jogging!

tufterween

I do like doing the weights and exercises... breaks up the jogging and walking routine.

Hmmm, have a trampoline at home and am wondering how much jumping on that I would have to do for it to be worthwhile....

tufterween

3rd July

Mixture of jogging and brisk walking for about a mile

15 squats
15 push ups
15 stomach crunches
15 leg lifts
15 jumps squats
45 secs stomach tightening exercise

tufterween

4th July

Didn't do much today... played footbal for 3/4 of an hour or so, bounced on the trampoline for a while with my brother and had a big water fight.
Not too much but I suppose it's better than nothing

Will get back to normal tomorrow

tufterween

5th July

Played football for about an hour and a half

tufterween

6th July
Series of weights lifting

15 squats
20push ups
25 stomach crunches
20 leg lifts
15 jumps squats
45 secs stomach tightening exercise (plank)

7th July
Was at the zoo today so didn't get any chance to do much today

Was 11 and a half stone last time I checked (mid way through last month). Am 10 and a half stone now!

tufterween

8th July

An hour of football

tufterween

Have come down with the flu as of yesterday so am not get much exercise in... obviously! Hopefully I will be better soon!!

tufterween

11th July

Am feeling much better today. Getting back on track now!

Lateral raises 1.1kg X 30
Upright rows 2.5kg X 30
Hammer curls 2.5kg X 50/60
Overhead triceps extension 2.5kg X 30
triceps kickbacks 2.5kg X 20

20 squats
15 push ups
20 stomach crunches
20 leg lifts
15 jumps squats
45 secs stomach tightening exercise (plank)

G86

Just wondering, when you say 'series of weights lifting' are you referring to the bodyweight work? Or are you doing weights before that also?

tufterween

G86 wrote: »

Just wondering, when you say 'series of weights lifting' are you referring to the bodyweight work? Or are you doing weights before that also?

I use dumbell weights for a series of different exercises... I don't know what the exercises are called

Edit - just found a site with the names of some of the exercises i do on it. Not sure if the same names are used accross the board but sure I'll put them in here and you might recognise the names.

Lateral raises
Front raises
Upright rows
Hammer curls
Overhead triceps extension
triceps kickbacks

Here's the link to the site
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html

G86

tufterween wrote: »

I use dumbell weights for a series of different exercises... I don't know what the exercises are called

Edit - just found a site with the names of some of the exercises i do on it. Not sure if the same names are used accross the board but sure I'll put them in here and you might recognise the names.

Lateral raises
Front raises
Upright rows
Hammer curls
Overhead triceps extension
triceps kickbacks

Here's the link to the site
http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html

Ah right ok, what weight are the dumbbells? It might be worth your while keeping track of each exercise/reps and weight in your log.

tufterween

yeah ok, sounds like a good idea

I use 2.5kg for
Front raises
Upright rows
Hammer curls
Overhead triceps extension
triceps kickbacks

And 1.1kg for
Lateral raises

What are reps?

G86

Reps are the amount of times you do each exercise. e.g. Tricep Kickbacks 2kgx10

I really don't want to sound disheartening, because you're doing great, but to be honest you're not going to see much progress with 1 or 2kg weights, you really won't - regardless of your fitness level. It's just where joining a gym becomes a necessity if you want to have a decent weight selection. But you're definitely on the right track with the bodyweight workouts and fair play on the weight loss too!

tufterween

Also, where can I get a reasonably priced sports bra? I'm a 36/38 E and desperately need to get one... is it hard to find ones in that size?

G86

tufterween wrote: »

Also, where can I get a reasonably priced sports bra? I'm a 36/38 E and desperately need to get one... is it hard to find ones in that size?

I got mine in Arnotts, they've a great selection of bodyshock sports bras and there are always offers on, like buy one get one half price. I'm around the same size and they're the best brand I've used yet for support. Cost is around 40-50Eur but well worth it.

tufterween

G86 wrote: »

Reps are the amount of times you do each exercise. e.g. Tricep Kickbacks 2kgx10

I really don't want to sound disheartening, because you're doing great, but to be honest you're not going to see much progress with 1 or 2kg weights, you really won't - regardless of your fitness level. It's just where joining a gym becomes a necessity if you want to have a decent weight selection. But you're definitely on the right track with the bodyweight workouts and fair play on the weight loss too!

Oh right, thanks... i will defintely put that into my logs.

Hmmm... well I'm not looking to build up muscly arms or anything like that at all. Also I find the 2.5kg weights hard enough at the moment... could I put the two together (the 1.1 and 2.5), would that be enough for what you mean?

I will have free membership to trinity gym come September and will definitely consider using it... I just feel awkward in a gym. Also, I have to pay for travel to and from the gym which is very tricky as I have not got a very large budget....

G86

tufterween wrote: »

Oh right, thanks... i will defintely put that into my logs.

Hmmm... well I'm not looking to build up muscly arms or anything like that at all. Also I find the 2.5kg weights hard enough at the moment... could I put the two together (the 1.1 and 2.5), would that be enough for what you mean?

I will have free membership to trinity gym come September and will definitely consider using it... I just feel awkward in a gym. Also, I have to pay for travel to and from the gym which is very tricky as I have not got a very large budget....

I can't stress this enough, lifting heavy weights will not give you big 'muscly arms', honestly. Sure I do so regularly and I'm no beefcake. Also, G'em - who moderates here, lifts competitively and she looks amazing. Actually, if you look over in the Ladies Lounge there's a thread about Introductory Lifting sessions she's doing at the moment - maybe that would be an option for you? It's free of charge and I'm sure there will be another on soon.

I wouldn't advise you to use 2 DB's with the same hand. How far are you from the gym? Could you walk? I understand you being a bit intimidated, but I swear to god, after your first session and once you know what you're doing, you won't feel like that at all

tufterween

G86 wrote: »

I can't stress this enough, lifting heavy weights will not give you big 'muscly arms', honestly. Sure I do so regularly and I'm no beefcake. Also, G'em - who moderates here, lifts competitively and she looks amazing. Actually, if you look over in the Ladies Lounge there's a thread about Introductory Lifting sessions she's doing at the moment - maybe that would be an option for you? It's free of charge and I'm sure there will be another on soon.

I wouldn't advise you to use 2 DB's with the same hand. How far are you from the gym? Could you walk? I understand you being a bit intimidated, but I swear to god, after your first session and once you know what you're doing, you won't feel like that at all

No I'm living on the South side of Co. Dublin... definitely couldn't walk
Oh right, ok... I just kind of presumed using large weights would give big muscles. Do you have a link for the thread about Introductory lifting Sessions?

The weights screw on and off the bar so two can be put on the one bar at the same time.

G86

tufterween wrote: »

No I'm living on the South side of Co. Dublin... definitely couldn't walk
Oh right, ok... I just kind of presumed using large weights would give big muscles. Do you have a link for the thread about Introductory lifting Sessions?

The weights screw on and off the bar so two can be put on the one bar at the same time.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055954752
There was one on today but there would be no harm in posting to see when the next might be.

It's very hard to put on muscle, honestly, lifting heavy weights isn't going to make you Hulk Hogan. What it will do however, is increase the amount of calories you're burning for HOURS after your workout, and also help you get that 'toned' look I'm sure you're after Which basically comes from a low body fat and a bit of muscle underneath to give that definition

Definitely up the weight on the DB's then so.

tufterween

Ok, will put both the weights on the dumbell then... thanks so much for all the advice and help

G86

tufterween wrote: »

Ok, will put both the weights on the dumbell then... thanks so much for all the advice and help

No worries, I'm just happy to see another woman posting on here for a change:)

tufterween

Haha, great Well all the advice is really appreciated... It's really motivating having someone take an interest in my logs and helping me out with them... thanks!

tufterween

Woops, just realised I use two 2.5kg weights on each dumbbell so it's actually 5kg I lift :P

G86

tufterween wrote: »

Woops, just realised I use two 2.5kg weights on each dumbbell so it's actually 5kg I lift :P

Yeah I'd figured that. Make it 7kg then so:D

tufterween

Sorry how does that make it 7kg?

G86

tufterween wrote: »

Sorry how does that make it 7kg?

You said you had 2 2.5kg's, and 2 1.1kgs, which is 7.2kgs - no?

tufterween

Oh sorry, yes, you're right!

12th July

Hour of football

Mixture of jogging and brisk walking for a mile and a half


Am getting a twinge in my right knee every time I go jogging... I will go to the doctor on Wednesday and see if they have any suggestions

tufterween

14th July

Lateral raises 4.6kg X 30
Upright rows 6.8kg X 30
Hammer curls 6.8kg X 30
Overhead triceps extension 6.8kg X 30
triceps kickbacks 4.6kg X 30

20 squats
15 push ups
15 stomach crunches
20 leg lifts
15 jumps squats

tufterween

15th July

Mixture of jogging and brisk walking for about a mile and a half (One minute of brisk walking followed by 1/2 mins jogging - repeated)

tufterween

Broke my cocyx (a bone at the bottom of my back) yesterday evening so I wont be jogging again for about 6 weeks >:(

tufterween

Does anyone have any ideas about some light exercise I can be doing with a broken coccyx. Just something to keep me active?

I'm on crutches at the moment so that's something at least but could anyone suggest anything else?

MarcusFenix

Just posting to say, i feel for ya, just as you were getting into it and that happens!

Hope it heals quick and ya get back to it asap!

tufterween

MarcusFenix wrote: »

Just posting to say, i feel for ya, just as you were getting into it and that happens!

Hope it heals quick and ya get back to it asap!

Haha thanks Marcus

tufterween

Ok, I'm fully recovered now (I think ) and I want to get back into the swing of things.
Have moved to my new place so it might take me a while to find the best route for jogging. I plan to take a 2 mile jog/walk this evening.
Is it ok to do this after dinner as I have no time any other part of the day?
I'm starting bellydancing in about a month and I want to start swimming, although I'll have to see how finances go!

Anyone got any advice or suggestions for me?

tufterween

Mixture of jogging and brisk walking for approximately 1 1/2 or 2 miles

tufterween

I thought I was fully recovered but the jogging really hurt my back. I'm going to start swimming in a couple of weeks.
I walk about an hour everyday for college (I know it's not loads but it's better than nothing)