HollyDay Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I found a book on women and weight training that some ladies from the board mentioned. It is an excellent book. I learned a great deal. So, I started yesterday thinking I'd do the warm up then walk through the routine, learning the exercises and proper form. I didn't make it past the warm up! The warm up kicked my butt!!! No flexibility. No endurance. Did not at all expect that. I thought I was in a little better shape than that!!!!! HELP!!! Pass the encouragement to keep me going and not feel like a total gym reject!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit29 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 You won't be a reject. Your body will adapt and get stronger. Check out the transformation stories on Bodybuilding.com...they are amazing! When I started lifting not too long ago, I couldn't even finish a bicep curl set with 8 lb weights. Now the 15s are getting too light. Stick with it, adapt as needed. If there is a day you feel too tired to pick up the weights, move down to a lower weight. There are days when I call it a success just to get to the gym. Best of luck! Feel free to Pm me anytime! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I'll join you. I have the same obstacles. I keep telling myself "tomorrow". I'll be an accountability buddy! Pm me for my email. Shelly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 If your body were already built there would be no point ;). Hang in there and improvement will come. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 You won't be a reject. Your body will adapt and get stronger. Check out the transformation stories on Bodybuilding.com...they are amazing! When I started lifting not too long ago, I couldn't even finish a bicep curl set with 8 lb weights. Now the 15s are getting too light. Stick with it, adapt as needed. If there is a day you feel too tired to pick up the weights, move down to a lower weight. There are days when I call it a success just to get to the gym. Best of luck! Feel free to Pm me anytime! Well, I was using 3lb weights today and they were a bit heavy :blushing: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Sometimes I see what other women are lifting and think to myself, "You're so weak." And then I realize that's why I'm in the gym. Just do what you can do and don't look at what anyone else is doing. Everyone has their own goals. Focus only on meeting yours. And some days you will feel weak or tired even though you've been working out for awhile. It's normal. The most important thing, imo, is to make it a regular thing and workout even when you don't feel like it. I've never regretted working out, but I've always regretted NOT working out. Best wishes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Right there with you! I am starting a very gentle training program. And it is hard for my almost 50, very out of shape self! Persevere!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I found a book on women and weight training that some ladies from the board mentioned. It is an excellent book. I learned a great deal. So, I started yesterday thinking I'd do the warm up then walk through the routine, learning the exercises and proper form. I didn't make it past the warm up! The warm up kicked my butt!!! No flexibility. No endurance. Did not at all expect that. I thought I was in a little better shape than that!!!!! HELP!!! Pass the encouragement to keep me going and not feel like a total gym reject!!!!! Was the book New Rules for Lifting for Women? Anyway, don't know whether this will encourage you or discourage you but I started in Feb with push-ups on the kitchen counter and just last week was able to do my first push-up on my knees! I had to work down to the railing on the back deck, then down to the 4th step up from the ground, then the 3rd step up, etc. And I could only do one on my knees. But I'll keep working. Slow and steady and all that! If you're young, you will probably build more quickly, but slow works. Steady is the key! As for warm-ups:here's a suggestion: Do a 10 min walk as a general warm up to get the blood flowing. Then before each weight lifting exercise, do it in an easier way than you will do it "for real." For instance, if you are going to do push-ups and you will be aiming for them on the kitchen counter, do a warm-up set of wall push-ups. (Or if you can do them on the floor, do a set on the steps with your upper body higher than your lower body.) The muscles you are preparing to use will get "waked up" and go through the movement, but aren't stressed. Then they are ready when you actually go for it. If you're going to do 10 body squats, do 10 "stand ups" from a chair first. I have found those kinds of warm ups to be helpful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I feel good every day when I'm lifting. That is priceless. The amount doesn't matter. Me benching 60 pounds is the same *effort* as my husband benching 180, and effort is what gets your body to be better. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 :grouphug: You can do it!! One baby step at a time!! :grouphug: I would love to know the title of the book if you are willing to share. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Just wanted to give you some kudos, you started, right? How many people never start. Now you have to keep going. Yes, it absolutely sucks to find out you are starting out not as in shape as you thought but that is a wake-up call. It doesn't come without work and you have to start where you're at, everyone has had that feeling of being disappointed about where you are, everyone!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*lifeoftheparty* Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 What's the name of the book??? My DH has been showing me how to lift weights... a book would be nice too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit29 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Well, I was using 3lb weights today and they were a bit heavy :blushing: Hey no worries! That's your starting point. You WILL get stronger! Be proud that you started, it doesn't matter where. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm pretty sure the book is New Rules of Lifting for Women :) Op, stick with it! I started weight training in February. I couldn't do a simple step-up; now I can step up on a 14" high step holding 10lb dumbbells (my inseam is only 26" so 14" is huge). I could squat pretty well; now I can deep squat holding 40 lbs. I couldn't do a basic lunge without wobbling; now I can do walking lunges all around the gym holding 15 lb dumbbells. I can benchpress 60 lb, baby! You should see my rocking arms now :D And my jiggly thighs are becoming a thing of the past :D (The abs...well, they still say "three kids" :lol:) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Stick with the weight training you will be amazed at how much your body will change. I workout at home using dumbbells so I don't do crossfit weights mine are more moderate weights. I started off years ago getting fatigue with 3 and 5lb dumbbells. I couldn't'' do a push up for nothing. I tried Jillian's 30 day shred and couldn't get through level 1. I can now do all 3 levels together. I started Chalene Extreme yes it was cheesy but I got strong, could do push ups on my toes with in about 3 months of really building up to heavy weights. Then I went on to do her Turbo Fire and increased my cardio endurance I'm now 4 years later doing chin ups and working up to pullups. I can do around 70 push-ups on my toes. I do p90x level cardio workouts routinely. I'm in the best shape of my life. I hate p90x but I use that as an example cause so many people have seen the info commercial. I'm an advance fitness person who would of thought I love being physically fit and feel so young for my 45 yo self. I here literally everyday that people think 10 years younger. I guarantee that's do to being muscular fit and great posture (thanks to the weight) and not getting the middle age spread which having lots of muscle keeps your metabolism high so you can actually eat. I'm 5'3 and if I didn't weight lift the recommend calorie count for my body is like 1300 calories a day. I eat around 2000 (I love muscle) and no I"m not overweight. I weight 125lbs So hope this post was motivating. I 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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