Help, need advice please. I am new to lifting.

[tarajustinlogel]

Hi , i am new to lifting.. i have 4 children so i am unable to go to a gym, so i use free weights at home. I am following the Jamie Eason Livefit Trainer program and using free weight alternatives to the machine exercises. I started out in may actually just trying to lose baby weight and lost 25 lbs, then a few weeks ago started lifting and taking protein supplements to try to increase lean muscle mass vs losing more weight. I am still losing weight. I dont want to though, and i am not seeing a significant change in muscle.. i am 5'8" and currently 126.5 lbs which is too skinny, you can see my ribs.. any advice would be appreciated, is there a better program i should be following.. something else i should be doing. Thanks in advance.

[WolfBeast]

It takes awhile to see the change in muscle growth. Be patient and keep at it.

[kimm4]

Hi , i am new to lifting.. i have 4 children so i am unable to go to a gym, so i use free weights at home. I am following the Jamie Eason Livefit Trainer program and using free weight alternatives to the machine exercises. I started out in may actually just trying to lose baby weight and lost 25 lbs, then a few weeks ago started lifting and taking protein supplements to try to increase lean muscle mass vs losing more weight. I am still losing weight. I dont want to though, and i am not seeing a significant change in muscle.. i am 5'8" and currently 126.5 lbs which is too skinny, you can see my ribs.. any advice would be appreciated, is there a better program i should be following.. something else i should be doing. Thanks in advance.

In order to build/grow, you need to eat in a calorie surplus. You need to figure out your maintenance calories (should be somewhere around 1900-2000) and eat above those numbers.

Your training program should be focused around the basic compound lifts: bench, rows, overhead press, squats, deadlifts, etc...These are the important lifts needed to build a foundation, overall muscle balance and strong core.

I'm not a fan of the program you're running now. I feel there are better programs out there.

All Pro’s Beginner Routine

http://simplebeginnerroutine.wikia.c...r_Routine_Wiki

Bill Star’s 5 x 5 Programs

http://oldschooltrainer.com/bill-starrs-5-x-5-training/

StrongLifts 5 x 5

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5...ining-program/

Baby Got Back Routine

http://www.wannabebig.com/training/t...-back-routine/

Lyle McDonald’s Bulking Routine

http://www.jcdfitness.com/2009/01/ly...lking-routine/

Simply Shredded Upper/Lower

http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ul...ing-guide.html

Good luck!