Want to loss weight

Melissaol
Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
edited November 10 in Success Stories
Do I do cardo a lot and focus on that and then when I get to where I want then tone?

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  • kshadows
    kshadows Posts: 1,315 Member
    1) Eat a deficit
    2) Do cardio that you love
    3) lift heavy things
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    kshadows wrote: »
    1) Eat a deficit
    2) Do cardio that you love
    3) lift heavy things

    Yes, lift heavy things to "tone" from the beginning.
  • cdn_beaver
    cdn_beaver Posts: 130 Member
    Cardio will get you "skinny fat" and lifting will help you tone.
  • nikesandbows
    nikesandbows Posts: 38 Member
    Melissaol wrote: »
    Do I do cardo a lot and focus on that and then when I get to where I want then tone?

    haha I love Kshadows 1,2,3. =) She's 100% correct. Cardio is going to be a quicker way to lose weight, but you're going to want to gain muscle (SAME thing as tone) as you're doing it. I weigh the SAME as I did on my wedding day a year ago (I gained 20lbs after wedding), but I'm a size smaller all over because I included body weight training into my exercises. Not to mention, a LOT smaller muffin top lol.

    Building muscle (having a lower body fat %) is going to burn more calories. Which means you'll be able to eat MORE!

    Before wedding - size 14 , ate 1300cal and lost maybe 1 lb per week.
    Now - size 10/12, over 1700cal, losing easy 2lbs per week. During the summer I'm at 1900-2000 because I'm more active.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    So tonight I'm going to go and get a membership at the gym. I'm going to start with the elipacal , how long should I do that before I lift weights . Example of a work out I shoulddo. To give me an idea of what I should do
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    "Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.
    However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html

    Cardio is the most efficient way to burn calories, weightlifting will help you look good & be strong once you've lost the overlaying fat. Plus, it minimizes the amount of muscle you're going to lose while you're getting to a healthy weight. Do them both.
    Building muscle (having a lower body fat %) is going to burn more calories. Which means you'll be able to eat MORE!
    A common fallacy.
    Yes, muscle burns more calories even at rest than does fat: 6 kcal/lb/day vs. 2 kcal/lb/day.
    But when you lose weight, you decrease your BMR, and it would be difficult to build enough muscle to offset that.

    Strength training is still a great idea, don't get me wrong, but go look at this blog post for some articles explaining why the difference due to muscle isn't as big as most people think.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-08-05-does-building-muscle-actually-increase-rmr-684479

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  • toadg53
    toadg53 Posts: 302 Member
    When I started a year & a half ago, my dr told me, strength train along with my walking. I thought, uh, ya later. Now I am so mad @ myself for not taking his advice. I do both now, but it would have been SO much better had I started the strength from the get-go. Who would have thought he knew what he was talking about? Definitely start building your strength and retain your muscle now. AND, be sure to take measurements. Even once a month. You will be surprised how encouraging that will be, especially if your weight loss seems to stall at any point. You won't regret it one bit.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    toadg53 wrote: »
    When I started a year & a half ago, my dr told me, strength train along with my walking. I thought, uh, ya later. Now I am so mad @ myself for not taking his advice. I do both now, but it would have been SO much better had I started the strength from the get-go. Who would have thought he knew what he was talking about? Definitely start building your strength and retain your muscle now. AND, be sure to take measurements. Even once a month. You will be surprised how encouraging that will be, especially if your weight loss seems to stall at any point. You won't regret it one bit.

    Pretty much every person who waits to strength train says this. When you have a lot to lose I'm sure it's easy to get wrapped up in the cardio, thinking it will help you lose all the fat faster, and it's hard to understand the end result. Glad you're training now :)
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    Melissaol wrote: »
    So tonight I'm going to go and get a membership at the gym. I'm going to start with the elipacal , how long should I do that before I lift weights . Example of a work out I shoulddo. To give me an idea of what I should do

    You really should have a workout routine that involves lifting from the very beginning. It will help you retain muscle mass as you lose weight. You'll get that "toned" look earlier, and you won't have to work to put muscle back on after you've reached your goal weight.

    I prefer to alternate my cardio and lifting days - MWF I do a full-body lifting workout, and TThS I run (or elliptical since my hip is injured right now, grr). You could also do a split and do upper and lower body on different days and do cardio on non-lifting days. Here's an example: http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Melissaol wrote: »
    So tonight I'm going to go and get a membership at the gym. I'm going to start with the elipacal , how long should I do that before I lift weights . Example of a work out I shoulddo. To give me an idea of what I should do

    I would suggest strength training first. Much easier to do cardio when already tired vs. lifting tired (risk for injury and to keep form)

    If you are new to lifting I would suggest checking out the books and programs in Starting Strength and New Rules of Lifting.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I'm so excited to start going to the gym again
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    Last night it felt so good to get back to the gym. I did feel alittle bit uncomfortable. But it will get better. I just feel like I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to lift free weights
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I just don't get it. I worked hard this week and I didn't lose anything
  • upsaluki
    upsaluki Posts: 553 Member
    Melissaol wrote: »
    I just don't get it. I worked hard this week and I didn't lose anything
    it'll take time. As long as you eat at a deficit and exercise the pounds will start dropping off. You might not start to see it for a few weeks. Promise yourself to give it at least a month before getting frustrated and quitting. Does your gym offer a kettlebell class? That's a good way to lose while building some strength.

  • kendalslimmer
    kendalslimmer Posts: 579 Member
    When you start doing exercise you're body isn't used to, it tends to retain water... Masking your weight loss on the scale. Stick with it and keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat, so if you're lifting at the gym, then you should be keeping an eye on your measurements too.

    If you have a caloric deficit you will be losing fat! And remember, any drink that isn't water has calories in it and needs logging too, just like your meals!
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I gave up soda (pop) years ago. Which made me feel so much better
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