Hi everyone,

I'm brand new to BFL (about all I know is how to spell it).

I've lost almost 60lbs on Atkins and at this point I want to increase muscle on my chest, broaden my shoulders a little, and get rid of the fat on my stomach.

Am I in the right place??

I have a free weight bench and weights at home and I have access to the YMCA (although don't get there as often).

I also have a lower back problem that keeps me from doing crunches except on the pilattes ball without a flare up.

I'm interested in:

1) Understanding very well the concept on carb ups (I don't want to gain except for lean muscle mass). Are there 1 or 2 focused articles that will give me that or can one of you explain it?

2) Finding a way to ease myself into it. I had always hated exercise, and now like it. I think one of the main reasons is I started slow and worked up to it. I now probably exercise at least 5 days a week.

Any help would be appreciated!!