| InnocentSin said: Great thread. I just started seriously working out at my school's gym at the beginning of May. I don't follow a workout plan, I just go to lift and then eat. I usually go 3 days a week but I'm going to be increasing that to 4-5 days a week starting tomorrow. Even though I've been going to the gym for a month, my body looks pretty much the same. However, I do feel stronger at the gym as I can lift relatively heavier weights than before. I usually work with middleweights, I'm not trying to bulk up but rather trying to get a slim athletic body. I've been doing abs exercises quite a bit and my abs do feel more "solid" but I need to burn some fat before I can see the results so I definitely need to work on cardio and work more on my legs (Something that I've been neglecting). Also, I eat pretty healthy; mostly eat rice, spinach, cauliflower, zucchini, red meat. But I need to start eating more vegetables which is also something I've been lacking. Also, I'm celiac so I can't eat anything with gluten (which is basically everything) so it's a little difficult following diet plans when I can't eat anything. Any tips or advice on anything would be greatly appreciated! |
Sure, I got a few things to add!
1. From a health standpoint, being Celiac isn't so bad! Most glutenous foods is made with refined wheat and sugar; stuff which honestly is not that healthy. By skipping the wheat and eating alternatives such as rice, rice/corn-based pastas, and ancient grains, you are already en route to eating better haha.
2. Lifting weights and gaining weight naturally is a slow process. You will not notice that much of a difference (expecially after a month), but others will. Ever hear of this saying? "The day you start lifting is the day you are forever small." It is very true. You are the one who sees yourself in the mirror everyday and the change when lifting is so incremental that you will not even notice. This is a reason why so many people quit! Other people will notice though, and I guarantee that you are getting stronger. I bet if you took before and after pictures for reference that you would notice a difference, if only a slight one at minimum.
3. If you are looking for faster results, push yourself! Go a little further than you thought you could, and then keep going!
4. LEGS ARE IMPORTANT
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