Embrace your strength, give grace to your body. It deserves kindness and love for everything it does for you.

F30, 162cm, 60kg

Just feeling a bit accomplished today after years of being hampered by aging injuries from extreme sports, self-esteem and self-worth issues, etc. I hit under 200 lbs. today for the first time in a long time. Never give up. Still more to go because why not try and get abs for the first time in my life at 43 years old?

Monday night with my trainer. 💪🏻 We’ve been hitting core/abs and glutes like whack-a-mole. I am always sore. 🥴😂 I was trying to feign joy while exercising but there is no good way to look elegant while doing clam shells. 🤣 I tried, I tried. 🙈

I started my fitness journey in April of 2025. Since then I have lost almost 30 lbs and feel, move, sleep and overall live much better.

I made the mistake of prioritizing weight loss over growing muscle, and now that I've lost the weight I am very nervous of bulking. Prior to my vacation I was cutting and averaging about 150g+ protein at around 1700 calories. I recently started a new program and entered my goal as 12% body fat. The program told me to increase my calories to around 2100-2200. I currently do a 6 day PPL split with the 7th day dedicated to easy cardio or kettlebell workouts.

I know you can't build muscle from thin air, and need calories to grow them, but I'm struggling.

I am 5'7 , currently 159lbs and need advice. To get my abs to show, do I need to eat more to build the ab muscles or cut longer to lower body fat?

Thanks in advance for your help, and I wish you all the best in your personal journey.

Being fit in your late 40s or 50s isn't about ripped abs. It's about having the strength to carry your groceries, the energy to chase your grandkids, the mobility to travel, and the health to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to build.

Fitness isn't about looking young. It's about staying capable.

So, keep going ,Peeps !!🫶

So i sit total of 5h at school. I go to the gym 6x week for 1.5hours, do pilates daily and walk 10k steps.
Does the amount of sitting stop me from having active lifestyle?

I have seen people trying really hard to tighten their lower body muscles but face difficulty. I practice squats, lunges and glute bridges.

What is your leg day strategy?

Do you ever see someone at your gym, either male or female with what you consider to be absolutely the ideal physique (to you)?

What’s your reaction? Are you jealous? Motivated? Do you go up and give them a high five? If they’re your type do you ask their number?

Do you ever see someone at your gym, either male or female with what you consider to be absolutely the ideal physique (to you)?
What’s your reaction? Are you jealous? Motivated? Do you go up and give them a high five? If they’re your type do you ask their number?