Hi Herrera! I just went and looked at your old thread in the beginners forum.
I’ll put the link here because it will help readers to understand where you’re at and what’s already been discussed. The videos and discussion are really helpful.
Confused and Need Help, Everything Contradicts Itself
Questions:
Have you been doing this program since the fall?
Did you have to take time away from training?
Have you been able to get comfortable enough with form to progress to heavier weights? You mentioned that you are still lifting very light?
Are you having any issues with pain or injury?
If you’ve been consistently doing this rotation of exercises, it may be time to change things up.
If you’re having trouble building confidence to lift heavier, my advice would be to keep practicing the movement patterns until you feel comfortable getting heavier with all of your lifts, or get a coach or experienced training partner to help you so you feel confident.
About programs, everybody at the gym is going to tell you something different, because there are just many roads that lead to Rome. Don’t let everyone who has an idea derail you.
Based on the previous thread, you’re doing it right. Get comfortable with form. Practice them with lighter weights, and then begin to progress the weights you’re lifting a bit.
You’re adorable, BTW and I think some of the concern with your belly is posture. If I slouch and relax my belly, I look thicker as well.
And about scale weight, you’re very small. As you gain muscle, your scale may actually go up while your waist measurement comes down a bit. I would expect this.