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Originally Posted by hrpiii
When you say "safely by yourself", are you working out at home where there is no one to spot you on heavy lifts? If so, what equipment do you have that you are using?
Sounds like you have two goals, both really have different paths and plans to take. You want to get in shape (I will assume lose some excess fat, lean out, have some muscle tone). Then you want to 'get stronger/bigger'. "Getting in shape" may mean higher reps, more sets. Getting stronger will definitely mean, heavier weights, lower reps... yeah, and more sets. It is a very tough challenge to do both, even for a seasoned gym rat. I would say keep working on the Getting In Shape. Stick to that goal and that diet plan. Once you get to your desired weight, then set that goal to get size and strength. As this would change your whole lifting routine.
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I go to the gym, but alone... don't like to make friends or waist time at the gym, that's why I love early mornings! Get in, workout, get out! Now I'm not looking to drop weight just get fat out of the mid section, not looking for a model body, just be like I was 20 every close I put on always looks good... now I'm increasing in lifting weight slowly because I'm by myself... When I start in September I try bench 185 and couldn't even get it off! So I'm amazed to see myself pushing 195, and next week I'll go for 205 a least once... just want to know if you can give me any advice on how can I go up without get hurt, or the way I'm doing it now is good enough?