- Women who lift, when did you start showing any changes in body after starting to lift
When did you start noticing visible muscle definition? Which muscle shows definition the 1st as I am 5 months into lifting but I can see only little bicep curve which can also be arguable as some...
94 points55 comments5 d ago
- What is one meal that you would eat every day that contains proteins + fiber + everything that your body needs ?
I don’t like cooking at all, I’m fine with meal planning one recipe and eat it every day, for weight loss especially and muscle gain. What would you recommend ?
49 points53 comments6 d ago
- How strict does your diet actually need to be to build muscle and get lean?
Hi, fitness beginner here. I'm trying to build muscle while also getting leaner, but sometimes I feel like the diet side is way more complicated than the actual working out/lifting. I see some...
41 points34 comments6 d ago
- For those who’ve never really exercised: what’s actually stopped you starting ? Fear of injury, not knowing what to do, or something else?
I'm a physio who's curious to learn about the reel barriers which get in the way of people engaging in more movement & exercise
26 points44 comments7 d ago
- Is losing 12 pounds in 3 months a realistic goal?
With exercise and diet? I heard or read that losing a pound a week is healthy, so just curious if I’m being realistic here ?
24 points40 comments4 d ago
- Leg Press
How come it’s the only machine that’s almost always open? And when someone is using it it’s usually a teenager. I thought about defaulting to it when I need a break between abs and upper body, but...
23 points53 comments2 d ago
- What type of gym do y'all u actually enjoy?
Some people love a packed gym with music blasting. Others want a quiet place where they can get their workout done without talking to anybody. Then you've got the people who enjoy group classes,...
19 points45 comments4 d ago
- When do you start to enjoy exercise?
26F, 225lbs I’m really struggling to lose weight. I’m currently taking a GLP-1 and it’s helped me lose about 5lbs but I know I need to exercise. I’m also on psych meds so that’s also a factor into...
18 points69 comments5 d ago
- What is a sport or activity that is easy to get into?
I have for a long time struggled with exercise motivation. Working full time at a job I dislike makes me just want to come home afterwards and lie on the couch until I go to bed, and waking up...
14 points37 comments3 d ago
- Is it normal to not see insane changes in the mirror after 6 months?
I've definitely gotten stronger, and I can see some muscle in my arms and shoulders. I started out overweight and 6 months later I'm still (less) overweight with some more muscle. Is the whole...
14 points20 comments4 d ago