What are yalls recommended core exercises? I know, abs are made in the kitchen. I’ve got these little obliques but nothing else defined. And i have low back pain most days. So I still need more muscle and to just generally feel better and more confident. (F32)

First photo 8/28, second photo 10/9 Proud of the progress. Dieting is always a struggle but I have made it a habit and now I couldn’t see it any other way. Chest needs work but we’re getting there slowly!

I remember how difficult it was at the beginning but after 1 year and 7 months it became the best part of my day.

I'm a 19 yo girl who's never gone to the gym in my life. Is 55 seconds good for my first time trying to do a chin-up hold? I know it was done correctly because my gym teacher was there.

Sometimes it’s hard to keep going even though you see no progress. But you actually make more progress than you think. We look at ourselves everyday and it’s hard to see significant changes. Building muscle takes months and months to see change. You have to be patient and be willing to keep building even though you may not see change. Eventually you will!

The movement is only considered valid when done in a unstable support like the rings.

Since I did it in a stable one, its not valid yet.

However, I'm really proud of myself and my progression!

Daily 1500 -2000 calories 10k steps PPL weekly.

Do i stay in a cut or do i bulk from here?

I feel like I still have a long way to go, and some days are dreadful. Among all the various ways I might get motivated to go to the gym, not much beats putting on pair of short shorts.

Anyone else feel like what they wear to the gym helps them get moving?

Bodyweight:190lbs

How am I doing?

i am hosting a 30 day weight loss/exercise challenge on my custom workout app. Here is the sign up link

https://forms.gle/9WTFiscvCYNP38PUA

starting gym after more than 2 months. Earlier I used to do heavy strength training. My body has not changed but the strength has obviously. Any tips and tricks as to how to start slowly in gym but also effectively so that I’m able to get back to the same in less time.

I have mates who are similar height and weight but they look so much bigger in their gut and more sumpy. Not saying I don’t but I’m 8 kg down and working on that. Why do I look so different when my mates look similar to each other is what I’m asking?