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    Help with a fitness routine (33f, toning focus)

    @elisei Then pick any number of diets that will force you incidentally in the direction of lower calorie, higher protein, higher satiety (i.e. you feel full after eating less calories). Options include avoiding any prepared foods, avoiding things that are carby, South Beach diet, Atkins diet...
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    Routine first, strength second. Critique my game plan, or provide reassurance! My origin story, and an introduction to your newest member

    @ryspi76 I'm guessing you mean "good" damage on the squats. If so, great! FWIW I have learned that I must squat (even a relatively light weight, say 40% of 1RM for 3x5 plus quick warmup) at least twice a week or I'll be horribly sore for a few days afterwards (DOMS).
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    Routine first, strength second. Critique my game plan, or provide reassurance! My origin story, and an introduction to your newest member

    @ryspi76 C+ effort for 3 years > A effort for 3 weeks. You're fine. Bonus points if you plan for some sort of progression. As you get stronger a C+ effort at 50 lbs can lead to a C+ effort at 55 lbs, etc. That's the amazing benefit of years of contiguous training. I'll add in the standard...
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