>My fear in increasing the weight is that I would start >to look like those competition bodybuilders (boy would >that take a long time though - haha). >So thanks again for your suggestions. >Jane This is OT, but no way will you ever look like that without using steroids. Women can be very strong, and increasing weight or reps in creative and ever-changing ways, will stimulate strength and mass, but to nowhere near what guys or women on 'roids will achieve. You're right; you'll have plenty of time to decide when to stop bulking up. Have fun! The Paleo aspect is that you will lose water weight and build muscle mass faster with less total effort than if you were eating grains and other carbs in quantity. ginny All stunts performed without a net!