Lessons I Learned From the Mistakes I Made as a Novice Lifter
When I first joined a gym in 2001 I had no clue what I was doing. I was using my membership to take classes and use the rowing machines (and enjoy the great view). Fast forward to a few years later, in 2006 I decided I wanted to get stronger and build muscle. With the guidance of my then-boyfriend, I jumped straight into a typical high-volume* bodybuilding program. In the course of my first few years of training I made
Troubleshooting Muscle Growth: 8 Reasons Why You're not Building Muscle
Most of my blog posts so far have been about fat loss. This time let's talk about muscle growth. Compared to gaining muscle mass, fat loss is fairly straight-forward. In simplified terms, weight loss is all about creating a calorie deficit over time. Weight loss can be achieved with or without dietary changes and with or without exercise. Measurable results can be achieved fairly quickly, usually as early as the first week. Muscle growth is more complicated. Muscles require a
