Hi everyone! So I'm new to this forum.
I started working out consistently (min. 3 days/week) about 7 months ago. I work out in the community gym, so all of my weight training is done with either dumbbells, treadmill, or doing the leg extension machine. I probably weighed around 127lbs before working out (I'm 5'6''). My workouts have varied, but right now I'm consistently:
-Doing goblet squats with a 35lb dumbbell (4 sets of 10, great form)...I was doing more weight, but I've cut back a bit because I feel like my butt is getting big lol
-leg extensions (4 sets of 8-10) 140lbs
-bench pressing dumbbells (50 lbs total), only doing 5 reps for 4 sets, but I just went from 40 to 50 pounds so it's going to take a couple of weeks to get my reps with good form.
-cardio on the treadmill, 15% incline...for at least 30 mins every time I work out (3x/week)
I've put on some weight, but my waist is about 26.5-27'' I currently fluctuate from 133-137 pounds.
I'm not eating more than I did before, and what I eat now is a lot better quality.
I guess I'm concerned because I've always been more petite, and haven't weighed in the 130 range before. Should I just ignore the scale? I in NO WAY think I'm fat, I just don't want the weight to keep increasing. My goal was never to lose weight, only to start living a healthier lifestyle and get strong. I've also lost a lot of cellulite I was starting to develop under my butt. I'm 27 years old.
Any recommendations would be appreciated! notion marketing
I started working out consistently (min. 3 days/week) about 7 months ago. I work out in the community gym, so all of my weight training is done with either dumbbells, treadmill, or doing the leg extension machine. I probably weighed around 127lbs before working out (I'm 5'6''). My workouts have varied, but right now I'm consistently:
-Doing goblet squats with a 35lb dumbbell (4 sets of 10, great form)...I was doing more weight, but I've cut back a bit because I feel like my butt is getting big lol
-leg extensions (4 sets of 8-10) 140lbs
-bench pressing dumbbells (50 lbs total), only doing 5 reps for 4 sets, but I just went from 40 to 50 pounds so it's going to take a couple of weeks to get my reps with good form.
-cardio on the treadmill, 15% incline...for at least 30 mins every time I work out (3x/week)
I've put on some weight, but my waist is about 26.5-27'' I currently fluctuate from 133-137 pounds.
I'm not eating more than I did before, and what I eat now is a lot better quality.
I guess I'm concerned because I've always been more petite, and haven't weighed in the 130 range before. Should I just ignore the scale? I in NO WAY think I'm fat, I just don't want the weight to keep increasing. My goal was never to lose weight, only to start living a healthier lifestyle and get strong. I've also lost a lot of cellulite I was starting to develop under my butt. I'm 27 years old.
Any recommendations would be appreciated! notion marketing
by lexsea9 via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding