Just starting out and have a ton of questions about just about everything. Not sure what to ask about first. Stats: 5’8" female. 48 yo 135-138 lbs Bodyfat: how do you measure? Bodytype: Long and lean Current program: 5-6 x week at the gym. 2 hour sessions from 2-4 pm (I have a window where I’…

[image] kitkat_8: Drop body fat, gain muscle. Not looking to compete or bulk up too much. If you not planning on competing I think you are overthinking this. You say you are just starting out so I don’t think you need any supplements. I really like Metabolic Drive because it tastes incredibl…

True, I may be overthinking things a bit. : ) I am going to buy a hex bar for home - any suggestions on brand or features?

That would be a long story, but bottom line is that too much of anything is still too much, and was consuming way too much and not even knowing it. My hormones were out of control and though I have no “proof” that the soy caused it, but things changed dramatically when I got away from it. I still us…

Thanks for the article. I’ll definitely read. Just wondering how old you are?

Awesome! You are in great shape for 51!

Thanks! I am still not where I want to be. so there’s that. I highly recommend starting a training log here. So many helpful people. When I first started I didn’t have any real direction/goals. I was really weak and didn’t have a clue what I was doing. My journey has been a long roller coaster rid…

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I just have a cheap trap bar from Amazon. I love it. I am not planning on moving 500lbs (just 300…lol) so it serves my purpose well. I did tape up the handles because it has some serious knurling on the handles.

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