newbie here with a few questions :)

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 07:09 AM

Hello everyone

First I want to say good morning

I can already tell I'm going to be posting here alot lol.

Okay let me tell you a little about myself.. I'm 24 yrs. old, 5'3 @ 120 lbs. Now my first question is , is my weight too much for my height? According to doctor charts is it.

I don't have the best diet...at all! I don't always cook the healthy foods that I know I should etc.. Everytime I try and workout I just end up stopping after a few days and then stopping for three weeks ..then working out for a few more days and then stopping..over and over again. I find it hard to stay motivated. Any suggestions? I know what I want to look like and it helps me to always have those types of pics around me in order to keep me motivated but somedays I just don't want to workout. But I know I should and need to if I want to look a certain way.

Since I don't have the best foods in my house what can I take as a shake? Which ones work best? I don't want to bulk up, I want to get lean. Tighten everything I've got. I'm very new to this and don't know very much. Anything and everything you can tell me is appreaciated

This is the workout I've been doing for the past 3 weeks *I workout 4 times a week*

1. push ups *as many as I can within 30 seconds*

2. some sort of back work I'm not actually sure what its called. * you place your knees on the floor and abs on ball. Lift arms out to side so elbows lift above back. I do as many as I can in 30 seconds.

3. Ball squats * as many as I can within 30 seonds.

4. Abs on ball *as many as I can in 30 seconds

5. hamstrings * you lie on your back with knees on ball. Lift your butt up and down. I do as many as I can in 30 seconds.

6. abdominal * lie on back and place ball underneath legs. Hug ball with back of legs and pull the ball and knees towards chest. I do this as many times as I can in 30 seconds.

7. adductor *lie on your back, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place ball between legs,squeeze nd hold for 3 seconds then release and squeeze again. As many as I can in 30 seconds.

8. Pec press * lie on back and bring the ball in between arms.Squeeze arms together to work the chest. Hold each move for 10 seconds. Again I do this as many times as I can in 30 seconds.

9. side crunches *as many as I can in 30 seconds*

10. leg raises *as many as I can in 30 seconds* I also wanted to know which is the most effective way to work your lower abs? I've had three kids in a very short period of time so I have a little loose skin I'd like to lose.

Is this workout going to work? Am I missing something ? I don't know anything LOL! Please tell me everything you know! I found a few good grocery lists I'm going to use next time I go shopping. If anyone knows where I can find more good food lists please let me know where.

Are there any good books I can read to learn everything I need to know? I don't just want to look a certain way, I also want to be healthier and eat right. Oh and how much water should I be drinking a day? I normally don't drink water everyday..maybe every other day *I drink juice,milk,pepsi etc..* I've cut off the colas cause I know how bad they're for you. But it's so hard

Also when is the best time to workout? All these things I need to know and have no clue..ppl help me

Okay people fill me up on everything you know lol

**supertech** · 04-19-2004, 07:36 AM

welcome

**atherjen** · 04-19-2004, 08:59 AM

HI girl! Welcome to IM!

lotssa questions

for some ideas on proper nutrition and healthy diet, try reading here:
http://69.93.187.54/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21113

as for your training- it doesnt look bad. are you doing that same routine 4 days per week?
you may want to begin with a lower/upper body split 2X week each to get familar with more exercises and then perhaps move into a 4 day split in time.

as for motivation- you need to really ask yourself what you want and what your willing to put into it. how much hard work, dedication, preperation of your schedule, food, etc.

Best of luck, Im sure you'll really like it here!

**Prince** · 04-19-2004, 09:10 AM

pinkinthemiddle welcome to IM!

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by atherjen
HI girl! Welcome to IM!

lotssa questions

for some ideas on proper nutrition and healthy diet, try reading here:
http://69.93.187.54/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21113

as for your training- it doesnt look bad. are you doing that same routine 4 days per week?
you may want to begin with a lower/upper body split 2X week each to get familar with more exercises and then perhaps move into a 4 day split in time.

as for motivation- you need to really ask yourself what you want and what your willing to put into it. how much hard work, dedication, preperation of your schedule, food, etc.

Best of luck, Im sure you'll really like it here!

Yeah I do the same routine 4 days a week. What do you mean begin with a lower/upper body split though?

I know what I want..and I want it badly enough to work hard for it..I'm gonna go for it

Everyone cross your fingers lol

Thanks for the welcomes

**butterfly** · 04-19-2004, 10:32 AM

Welcome

**gwcaton** · 04-19-2004, 12:11 PM

welcome to IM !

**atherjen** · 04-19-2004, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by pinkinthemiddle
Yeah I do the same routine 4 days a week. What do you mean begin with a lower/upper body split though?

I know what I want..and I want it badly enough to work hard for it..I'm gonna go for it

Everyone cross your fingers lol

Thanks for the welcomes

Ok I crossed my fingers for you!

But Im sure that you will do well- tons of support and advice here, your in good hands from everyone!

by a lower body and upper body split, I mean like this
day 1-upper body
day 2-lower body
rest
repeat.
that way you can concentrate a bit more on each bodypart rather than minimal exercises for each.
upperbody- you would work your chest/back/shouldrs/arms
lower body- hams/quads/calves/glutes/abs
You could try that for a while or if you prefered making a 4 day split by working only each bodypart 1X week more intensly. If you need help devising such routines we can help!

btw, is that you in your avatar? Very pretty

I see that your in Quebec too! Thats cool, not far from my home.. do you know where Mt.Carleton is in NB?

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by atherjen
Ok I crossed my fingers for you!

But Im sure that you will do well- tons of support and advice here, your in good hands from everyone!

by a lower body and upper body split, I mean like this
day 1-upper body
day 2-lower body
rest
repeat.
that way you can concentrate a bit more on each bodypart rather than minimal exercises for each.
upperbody- you would work your chest/back/shouldrs/arms
lower body- hams/quads/calves/glutes/abs
You could try that for a while or if you prefered making a 4 day split by working only each bodypart 1X week more intensly. If you need help devising such routines we can help!

btw, is that you in your avatar? Very pretty

I see that your in Quebec too! Thats cool, not far from my home.. do you know where Mt.Carleton is in NB?

I love it here! Honestly I have searched for a site like this that actually moves and haven't found one til now, so I'm very happy. I have so many questions and I'm willing to listen.

I understand now what you were saying about upper/lower split. But how do I know how long to workout each time? I don't know any of this!

Where do I start?

I've been reading alot about eating right and different types of exercies but I don't know how to put it all together to work for me

I've thought about a personal trainer but I can't afford it.

Yeah thats me, thank you

lol
No, never heard of Mt.Carleton. Do you know where Ottawa is?

**Vieope** · 04-19-2004, 02:30 PM

Welcome
We were needing someone with your avatar.

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Vieope
Welcome
We were needing someone with your avatar.

lol Thanks

**Var** · 04-19-2004, 06:16 PM

Interesting name, Pinkinthemiddle.

Welcome to IM

**Rocco32** · 04-19-2004, 07:30 PM

Welcome Pinkin

Stay around for awhile! And post more pics

**Var** · 04-19-2004, 07:43 PM

I've never seen this side of you Rock.

**Rocco32** · 04-19-2004, 07:44 PM

You haven't looked hard enough then, LOL! Sorry, springtime brings it out in me

**Var** · 04-19-2004, 07:50 PM

Me too! Nothin' wrong with it.

**Var** · 04-19-2004, 07:53 PM

Sorry Pink. Didnt mean to hijack your thread.

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by Var
Interesting name, Pinkinthemiddle.

Welcome to IM

Interesting name for an interesting girl

and thank you

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Var
Sorry Pink. Didnt mean to hijack your thread.

LOL np.
It's men being men lol

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by rock4832
Welcome Pinkin

Stay around for awhile! And post more pics

Oh I'm sure I'll be here alot lol

Yeah pics remind me lol, I uploaded a picture into my gallery and it's way to big, can i delete it and cut it down and if so how? I looked and cannot for the life of me figure it out

lol

**Rocco32** · 04-19-2004, 08:12 PM

Awwww, she's on to us Var

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by rock4832
Awwww, she's on to us Var

LOL

**Rocco32** · 04-19-2004, 08:28 PM

I just have to say Canada has WAY to many hot women here on IM. Not fair. Ya'll need to come down further south! LOL

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-19-2004, 09:12 PM

Originally posted by rock4832
I just have to say Canada has WAY to many hot women here on IM. Not fair. Ya'll need to come down further south! LOL

lol There are beautiful women everywhere

Actually I've always wanted to visit the south just never had the chance to..yet lol

Where exactly are you ?

**PreMier** · 04-19-2004, 09:25 PM

Welcome to IM

very beautiful BTW

**Rocco32** · 04-20-2004, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by pinkinthemiddle
lol There are beautiful women everywhere

Actually I've always wanted to visit the south just never had the chance to..yet lol

Where exactly are you ?

Arlington, VA.(Washington, DC) Quite a ways away

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-20-2004, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by rock4832
Arlington, VA.(Washington, DC) Quite a ways away

Wow, that is pretty far. Well then.. you know what you need to do.. come visit Canada

**pinkinthemiddle** · 04-20-2004, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by PreMier
Welcome to IM

very beautiful BTW

Thank you

**Spitfire** · 04-20-2004, 06:58 AM

Ummm... sounds like you take your steak the same way as I do

**BigBallaGA** · 04-20-2004, 07:11 AM

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