Completely new

[tikirose]

Hi there, not only am I new to this forum, but also new to entering the world of gym.

[FellowshipOfTheRon]

hi welcome to the forum and to the world of gym. hope you enjoy your stay , what kind of goals you got and whats been your motivation for gym?

[tikirose]

Wanting to increase fitness and to lose body fat. Previously I've been preoccupied with weightloss to the point of being unhealthy. Now that I'm recovered, I'm wanting to lose body fat and gain muscle. Hoping to get down to about 17%. Not sure what I am at current.

[Pseudonym]

Welcome! Sounds like a good goal. Do you have a plan of attack to get you there?

The best advice I can give is to be patient and take it slow. This is a long-term game, and the best (and safest) results don't happen overnight.

[Realtalk]

Welcome to the world of gym, I just arrived back to this world yesterday via spaceship I been at another world for the weekend.

[tikirose]

Yeah. I have to learn to be patient and that results that are slow are results that are healthy and last.

Steps to get to my goals are to slowly increase caloric intake from averaging around 700 at the moment, to get enough energy to convert to muscle. I've also added whey protien after the gym to help.
I am attempting the Body-for-LIFE weight and cardio training guide, with a few friends messaging me non-stop 'till I go to the gym. Turns out I have no strength in my shoulders or biceps, haha

[AZIDE]

700 Cal doesnt sound like enough. you must feel pretty shit eating that little and then trying to do weights or cardio

[Dinahlady]

700 cals is low but it sounds like you are taking steps in the right direction. If you raise it slowly increasing by 50-100 cals every 1-2 weeks you don't have anything to worry about in terms of fat gain

goodluck! 

 

 

[justhell]

Hi there tikirose welcome to gymnation,

You have come to the right place for information and guidance to help you in your journey.

Start a workout journal so you can log your progress.

And good luck.