Would love some advice!! Weight loss & body recomp....

arkowalyshyn

I have been overweight/obese since forever. I have been working hard at eating well (using food scale/lots of veg/ increasing proteins/cutting sugar, still some treats!) and exercise (M&S dumbell at home routine + cardio, 30 DS alternating days, with walking/jogging/stair climbing/exercise games mixed in everyday)
5.3 height age 29 F (calories set at 1200, to compensate for under estimated calories in/ overestimated calories burned, and the occasional snitches of tastes while preparing food. 1400 is closer to actual)
Sw 202 August
Cw 178 November
Gw 150 (to start)

I want to see changes and get fit. Still lots of jiggle in my wiggle. Is there anything else in particular that can help with fat loss/muscle maintenance ? Anyone explain newbie gains (I kind of get the gist overall ) The weights I use make 8 reps first set tricky but doable, and 6 reps for sets 2 & 3. Thanks to all! Please lets keep it as pleasantly constructive as possible.

Cherimoose

arkowalyshyn wrote: »

I want to see changes and get fit. Still lots of jiggle in my wiggle. Is there anything else in particular that can help with fat loss/muscle maintenance ?

It looks like you're on the right path. Not sure what that lifting routine is though. Try to post a link to it.

arkowalyshyn

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

Did that work?

jacksonpt

never mind... my mistake.

arkowalyshyn

I haven't, no. But you may have, in which case you should be a pro! Anything helpful is welcomed.

Cherimoose

arkowalyshyn wrote: »

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html

It's fine overall.
There's no need to do more than 1-2 sets of the last 3 exercises on each day. They work smaller muscles that don't contribute as much to metabolism, and they get worked well on the other exercises. Many people skip isolation exercises like those altogether, and focus on the compound exercises (the 1st 3).

Also avoid the advice about higher reps for women. That's an old myth.

It's not a bad program otherwise.

arkowalyshyn

Thank you!

arkowalyshyn

Anyone else have any advice / experience ?

arkowalyshyn

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