Larkin Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hello! I'm Larkin. I'm 18, 5'1", and 112.6lbs, BF 26%. I run every day that isn't too hot, eat moderately (generally porridge or an egg for breakfast, soup or a sandwich for lunch, and a salad for dinner), and do sit-ups and the occasional round of body weight squats, but the skinnyfat doesn't seem to be going. I can't do a specialised type of diet as my family, whom I live with, don't like "fad diets", but I'm up for anything else. I'm currently saving up to start a gym membership. On the nerd side, my big interests are psychopharmacology, philosophy, music, and anime. I used to play a lot of video games, but I'm cutting down on that as I used to play them numbly and constantly when I was quite depressed and don't want to be reminded of those days. I'm learning Japanese and German spasmodically. So... hello! Quote “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.†Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Welcome Larkin! Just from reading this post, it looks like you really need to add strength training. Your lean body mass is only 83 lbs. Since you are joining a gym soon, I hope you find one with Olympic barbells for you to use. Have you read about Staci's transformation? I highly recommend lifting weights, eating a slight caloric surplus to help grow your muscles, and get enough protein (~90g for you). This will really help you with your skinny fat situation Also, a new 6 week challenge starts next week! Good Luck! 1 Quote Link to comment
Larkin Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Welcome Larkin! Just from reading this post, it looks like you really need to add strength training. Your lean body mass is only 83 lbs. Since you are joining a gym soon, I hope you find one with Olympic barbells for you to use. Have you read about Staci's transformation? I highly recommend lifting weights, eating a slight caloric surplus to help grow your muscles, and get enough protein (~90g for you). This will really help you with your skinny fat situation Also, a new 6 week challenge starts next week! Good Luck!Thank you! I have been thinking for a long time about starting strength training, but my family have been pretty disparaging. "Do you want to get bulky?", and the like. Well, stuff them. Hmph! Staci's article was amazing. Does she still post here? I'd like to speak to her some time. She's an inspiration.As for next week's challenge, you'll see me there. Quote “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.†Link to comment
goodbye_farewell Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Staci goes by Spezzy on the forums Quote Link to comment
Larkin Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Staci goes by Spezzy on the forums Thank you! Quote “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.†Link to comment
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