Xmengirl

Hello! I am 16, female, and began strength training about a month and a half ago. Other than lifting, I run a bit(1-2 miles a few days a week), and walk some(3 miles a few days a week). I usually workout at the gym 4 days a week, and for 1 hour or 1 hour 15 minutes. I begin by running 2 miles on the treadmill or elliptical, then strength train the rest of the time. Since I'm just getting started, my weights aren't incredibly high yet, but I'm getting there! Also, I struggled with an eating disorder last year, and don't feel that my metabolism is as great as it was before, but i can't be sure. I'm about 5'5" and a half, 120 lbs. I've been tracking calories on MyFitnessPal, and I usually eat 1500-1800 kcal a day, but usuall 1550-1650. I also have lately been eating about 70-100g protein, around 200g carbs, and 60-70g fat. Some days(like today), I get SUPER hungry and eat 1800, and could probs eat more. I wanted to get an estimate of how many kcal, carbs, protein, fat, etc, I should be eating daily based on my body and activity levels? I'm looking to tone and build strength. Many thanks!

Thank you both! I decided to run before working out as a warm up, and sometimes I just throw in some at the end, but if it is more detrimental then good to run before or after, I'm up for whatever will get me best results. I'm not looking to lose a bunch of weight, but to tone a bit, and gain muscle. I work out 2-3 days, then rest a day, then go back gymin. I've been keeping a notebook since day 1, and have been upping the reps that are too easy for me. I will add in stretching (yoga too yay?) Would yoga be good to do on my rest day, since it's low impact/intensity? I have the p90x yoga video, and it's pretty slow moving, sure aint easy though! And I LOVE quinoa! Im making sure to get a good amt of protien too. Vega, quinoa, Gardein, PB, AB, sprouted bread, etc. I also love sweet potato/squash/greens. Pretty good diet overall, plus maybe a bit too much pb;) oh well. NEVER TOO MUCH PB. I'm already seeing progress in my arms:) Psyched!

Hello! I'm a 17 month vegan, 16 years old, and am starting strength training. I've always been pretty active: did dance/bball when I was little, marching band, and walk a lot. A few months ago, I got into running, and can run about 2 miles without stopping. Still working! I'm marching in drum corps this summer, and I want to begin strength training and continue cardio do get fitter and prepare for the summer! I got a gym membership almost 2 weeks ago, and have been 5 times. I usually alternate leg day/arm day, and do the following exercises: Leg Curls 3x10 65 lbs Leg Press 1x10 150 lbs wide stance squat 1x10 70 lbs seated calf raises 1x10 parallel, supponated, and pronated chest press 1x10 30lbs(so bad at these) rows 1 x 10 pulldowns 1x10 55 lbs overhead press 1x10 30lbs(bad at these too) torso rotation 1x10 50-60 lbs biceps curls 1 x 10 ten lbs hammer curls 1x10 ten lbs triceps pull down things 1x5x5 40 lbs tricep extensions 1x5x5 15 lbs I also run on the elliptical for 1.5-2 miles before strength training, and sometimes after also. I'm 5'5.5", 117 lbs. I eat 1500-200 kcal a day, usually closer to 1500, but the workouts are making me hungrier..that's normal right?? I'm not looking to become a bodybuilder(might be on the wrong site lol), but AM looking to tone and gain muscle and strength! I am looking for any suggestions pertaining to working out, when/what to eat in relation to working out, and any tips that will help me achieve success! Thanks!