Sophia Gonzalez89, I just saw the menu! My comments are down further below, I guess.
Sophia Gonzalez89 said:11.03.
exercise... maybe? I guess! So, I did my workout today! It was a bit of a whirlwind, I guess... I started off with about 30 minutes on the treadmill, then hopped on the stationary bike for another 20 minutes. Maybe that was a little much? I don't know! Then I squeezed in 50 crunches—ugh, my abs are feeling it! Plus, I did some arm work with weights and those glute bridges using the stability ball to target my booty and lower back. Phew!
Food: So, here’s what I had to eat today! I went with a big bowl of beef broth—just the broth, no noodles this time—and a turkey steak. For my sides, I did a little salad with some cabbage and greens, plus a bit of fresh cheese on the side. To finish things off, I had a banana, an apple, a handful of pumpkin seeds, and about 150g of low-fat cottage cheese. It was actually pretty good, I think!
Look, we really need to start exactly where we're supposed to—right where you are standing at this very moment. I guess that’s just the only way to do it, right? And then, once we've got that settled, I can finally tell you what the next step is!
So, here’s the thing—what you're doing right now is actually great! Like, seriously. You clearly have that discipline when it comes to food, you know? You're sticking to the stuff you know is actually good for you most of the time, and that’s huge. I feel like a lot of women totally lose their way with other parts of their routine, but in my opinion, getting your nutrition dialed in like this has to be the starting point. Every single one of these meals you're crushing right now is a massive step forward. And honestly, every little step counts so much! I guess the reason I'm being so detailed with my advice is just because... well, you've got so much potential to see real results!
I mean, you really just need to cut out those chocolates and everything else you mentioned up there!
I mean, I feel like there are still a few things regarding the diet that just aren't quite right yet. Maybe it’s just me, but I guess some parts of it still feel a little off!
You haven't even had breakfast! I mean, if you're going to train on an empty stomach, you really should stick strictly to light cardio—not at all what you’re doing right now (even though you say you're still mixing things up with your routine).
And another thing, I’m honestly not sure if those calorie counts are way too low, maybe even too high, or just... something else entirely? I guess it's hard to tell! But, looking at your weight, you should probably be aiming for around 1,500 calories. Maybe? Just a thought!
The silver lining here is that since you're so disciplined about what you eat, you can easily track exactly where you stand every single day. Honestly, it doesn't even matter if you're up by 100 calories one day or down by 100 the next... I mean, who cares, right? If you just check in over a three-day stretch and see everything looks good, then I guess you don't even need to bother looking at the numbers anymore!
Honestly, I think a much more practical way to handle all that measuring stuff is just to look at what you’re already eating! Like, maybe just take your current diet, toss out a few things that aren't doing you any favors—since you've already got a good idea of what's in there based on what you've been writing—and then just swap out those other second or third items for some higher-quality meals or better ingredients. And honestly? That's pretty much it!
I see you're hitting two protein-heavy meals a day—that sounds totally fine to me! I mean, it's probably a solid way to go, I guess.
So, look, I think you really need to grab another solid carb-heavy meal. Honestly? I guess the absolute best way to do that would be just sticking with some good old-fashioned oatmeal for breakfast!
Since you’re already whipping up those salads, you should totally drizzle them with some olive oil or maybe even some pumpkin seed oil! It just makes everything taste so much better, I guess.
Why are we talking so much about food all the time? I mean, once you really get into the groove with these changes—like, say after two months of sticking to it—it just becomes second nature, you know? It'll be super easy to keep going whenever you feel like you need to.
So, regarding the photos... I mean, about those pictures!
Hey, just a little heads-up! The lighting and the way you're posing in these pictures make them a bit hard to see clearly. Maybe just keep an eye on that next time you decide to post some more? I guess it would help if things were a bit brighter!
I mean, looking at this, it’s super obvious you’ve got amazing genetics and so much potential! Like, seriously. Your natural starting point was already pretty solid too. You clearly have that defined waist and core area, and your midsection used to look really good. And honestly? Based on this picture haha, your glutes could be absolutely incredible.
I mean, I can't really see your legs that clearly in the pictures, so I guess maybe your quads aren't quite where they need to be yet based on what you're saying? Just a hunch, I guess!
In my opinion—and I think this applies to you perfectly too—the absolute best female figure has gotta be an hourglass shape!
I honestly feel like if you want to get that killer hourglass shape, it all comes down to what you're putting on your plate! Like, I really think the right diet is what actually pulls the whole look together. You know, by getting rid of that stubborn belly fat first? And then, once you've got that, you can focus on building up your shoulders to get that upper hourglass vibe going... and then, oh my gosh, adding those quads and glutes to really round out the bottom half of the hourglass! It’s all about that balance, I guess. Maybe it's the secret sauce to a perfect figure!
Based on those pictures you sent over, I guess it all applies to you now—like, all three things at once! You’ve got the quad and shoulder workouts going on, and then there's the whole situation with your abs, where you mentioned your diet has been a bit of a mess lately.
A classic full-body routine—or maybe even some of those Cindy workouts, if they actually hit everything from your glutes to your shoulders... though I don't know, I'm honestly not super sure how those specific programs are structured! But yeah, that kind of thing would be totally fine with you, I guess.
Honestly, you really need to get those legs and your lateral delts back in shape because, let’s be real, neither of them is looking too great right now. I mean, maybe if you focus on some squats and lunges, you could really nail those quads? And for your shoulders, definitely try out some dumbbell lateral raises. If you end up hitting the gym, just make sure you stay super focused while you're doing them—maybe even throw in an extra set or two just to be safe!
When you take a look at someone—you know, scanning down past the waist and focusing on the legs—seeing toned, firm quads and legs just completely changes how you perceive their whole physique. It’s like an instant impression. You really have to focus on getting those legs in shape; otherwise, your shoulders won't even look broad enough to balance things out.
SKIP the adductors.
I guess it’s usually better if a girl just sticks to the workouts she actually enjoys, provided they're actually working for her. But since you mentioned you've been to a gym before, maybe the best move would be to just head back there and get back into it.
Aside from what I mentioned about specific muscle groups, everything else is pretty standard—so, more free weights and try to stay away from the machines, etc.
If you decide to go that route, let me know! Then we can dive deeper into things like reps, weight, specific exercises, and all that stuff.
That’s about it for now. 👍
-Steve