finally starting lifting

kmc979

I got the book The New Rules of Lifting for Women for mothers day and I started the program this past week. I have done one day of stage 1A and one day of stage 1B. I did 1B last night and wow i'm sitting here at midnight and my legs are progressively getting more sore and I love it! It felt so weird to go to the gym and lift and I felt so intimidated to be around the weights. I wanted the book because it gives me an actual workout to do. Whenever I would try to lift I would over to that part of my gym and completely forget everything I was gonna do, feel frustrated, do a few things, and leave. This is making step out of my comfort zone which is a really good thing.
Some of the workouts confuse me and I had a co-worker teach me how to dead lift (using a broom we borrowed from housekeeping lol) but I am reading everything I can and watching you tube videos to make sure i am doing it right.
I hit a plateau a month ago, I hope this helps me move past it.

rick_po

When my wife started lifting, she plateaued on her weight loss for about 3 weeks. But she also lost a whole lot of inches, on every part of her body, in the same time period.

So one suggestion: take your measurements right now, so you have something to compare to! Other than that, it sounds like you're doing everything perfectly. Congratulations!

michellekicks

When my wife started lifting, she plateaued on her weight loss for about 3 weeks. But she also lost a whole lot of inches, on every part of her body, in the same time period.

So one suggestion: take your measurements right now, so you have something to compare to! Other than that, it sounds like you're doing everything perfectly. Congratulations!

^ Yes. And Photos. Do a before shot in something you'll be willing to post to success stories!

I lost all my weight doing cardio-only. I started lifting once I got to my goal weight and the changes in my body have been unreal! I wish I'd started sooner.

ChrisLindsay9

You are awesome. I wish you the best of luck as you continue with your experiences in weight training. Some great advice above (pictures/measurements). With a solid nutrition plan, and your persistance, I just know you'll see good results. I'm rooting for ya!