amysuds’s BodyBlog

So I started increasing my carbs from 100g going to 225g since last week. I know I am gaining weight already…I haven’t weighed myself though. My issues are my legs. They are growing or retaining water and I can’t fit in my jeans already.Uggg….I want my back to grow…no change there of course. I feel like I am fighting against genetics and losing this battle. I was always bottom heavy growing up and very small up top. I hope this doesn’t continue…I want my shape to even out, not become more off balanced.

I also have to deal with the issue of loose skin in my legs. I used to wear jeans size 13 and now I wear a 5. All the pregancies added major weight ups and downs with them So in order for them to look ripped like my arms kinda do…I would have to gain a ton of muscle in them . As you get older, the skin does not have the same abilities to recover. So I have to figure out how to deal with this too. I don’t want to be overly muscular….

Just wanted to thank everyone who has left me feedback on the videos. I just wanted to share a little more of me with all of you! I am showing low reps on purpose for times sake. If you choose to try any of the exercises…decide what rep range works for you! If anyone has any exercise requests, please let me know…I would be glad to help!!

With regards to the leg workout questions I have received….I will do my best to explain my method. First off……to have proper growth and evenness in the muscles…it’s crucial to work all the different fibers. I am in no way an expert here. I just learn through trial and error . I typically do one heavy workout a week. This may consist of lunges, squats, leg ext, leg press, leg curls..etc. The basic ones. I do 4-5 sets of 10 reps heavy. But, I change the workout everytime. I either change the weight, reps, sets…or the best one… SPEED!! Speed is the key to my leg development I think. Sometimes I do isometric holds after each set. Sometimes I go as fast through the reps as I can….and sometimes I go real, real slow. I always finish my routine with 3 sets of jump squats to fully exhaust all the fibers. Also this increases natural hgh and testosterone production, which I need. One other day of the week I do med weight lots of reps. Then, everyday..I do some sets of bodyweight squats..maybe 25-50 reps with different foot positions. Keep in mind, I am used to this and it takes alot for me to get sore the next day. But even a beginner can do a few sets of them here and there with no weight. But everyone is different…and it is difficult to track which exercises are giving me the most results. So i make it fun and never do the same thing twice. So..for those that have asked me..here you go..I  would recommend everyone that is reading, to progress at a slow and steady pace. Listen to YOUR body….. and never give up!!!