Zen, not really, no. I mean, I used the advice and help of lots of friends on MyFitnessPal. I used Mark Rippetoe's method and forum, as well as a couple of books. I watched several specific Rippetoe videos for form.
I consulted Rippetoe for form (literally consulted him on his forum, lol ... and yes, he is somewhat of an a#*hole).
I read The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Cosgrove and Schuler.
I followed the Stronglifts 5 x 5, later switching to Reverse Pyramid via Leangains.
And I always used MyFitnessPal for support.