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TheVirgoddess wrote: »have you ever considered getting into strength training? You could set your weight loss at say .5 pound per week loss, and then lift to get rid of body fat and retain muscle...or you could just transition to maintenance, lift heavy, and do a slow recomp for a year...
I do *really* want to get into lifting, I just don't know where to start. I have hand weights at home that I use now, but I want to get more serious about it.
is joining a gym an option???
if yes, then I would recommend checking out stronglifts 5x5 which is a great beginner program...
It's an option, just not my first choice. Is it something I'll need help with?0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »have you ever considered getting into strength training? You could set your weight loss at say .5 pound per week loss, and then lift to get rid of body fat and retain muscle...or you could just transition to maintenance, lift heavy, and do a slow recomp for a year...
I do *really* want to get into lifting, I just don't know where to start. I have hand weights at home that I use now, but I want to get more serious about it.
is joining a gym an option???
if yes, then I would recommend checking out stronglifts 5x5 which is a great beginner program...
It's an option, just not my first choice. Is it something I'll need help with?
no, stronglifts is pretty straightforward and basic. However, it is built around compound movements - squat, bench press, deadlift, etc, so you need access to barbells, a bench, squat rack etc....typically, a lot of people do not have space for all that stuff in there house and join a gym....
you will need to read up the exercises like squats and deadlifts and watch some videos to get proper form down...0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »have you ever considered getting into strength training? You could set your weight loss at say .5 pound per week loss, and then lift to get rid of body fat and retain muscle...or you could just transition to maintenance, lift heavy, and do a slow recomp for a year...
I do *really* want to get into lifting, I just don't know where to start. I have hand weights at home that I use now, but I want to get more serious about it.
is joining a gym an option???
if yes, then I would recommend checking out stronglifts 5x5 which is a great beginner program...
It's an option, just not my first choice. Is it something I'll need help with?
no, stronglifts is pretty straightforward and basic. However, it is built around compound movements - squat, bench press, deadlift, etc, so you need access to barbells, a bench, squat rack etc....typically, a lot of people do not have space for all that stuff in there house and join a gym....
you will need to read up the exercises like squats and deadlifts and watch some videos to get proper form down...
Okay, thanks so much for your time and help - I really appreciate it.0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »have you ever considered getting into strength training? You could set your weight loss at say .5 pound per week loss, and then lift to get rid of body fat and retain muscle...or you could just transition to maintenance, lift heavy, and do a slow recomp for a year...
I do *really* want to get into lifting, I just don't know where to start. I have hand weights at home that I use now, but I want to get more serious about it.
is joining a gym an option???
if yes, then I would recommend checking out stronglifts 5x5 which is a great beginner program...
It's an option, just not my first choice. Is it something I'll need help with?
no, stronglifts is pretty straightforward and basic. However, it is built around compound movements - squat, bench press, deadlift, etc, so you need access to barbells, a bench, squat rack etc....typically, a lot of people do not have space for all that stuff in there house and join a gym....
you will need to read up the exercises like squats and deadlifts and watch some videos to get proper form down...
Okay, thanks so much for your time and help - I really appreciate it.
no problem..
I will say that you are at a point where you would probably benefit from something like this a lot...0 -
Just wanted to update. On Tuesday I started my logging break, so it's been three days and I've lost 1.2 pounds. It's been a really nice break for me all the way around - but most especially mentally.
This weekend, I'm going to be touring gyms to find the one that is the best fit for me.
Thanks again for all the suggestions and help.0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »Just wanted to update. On Tuesday I started my logging break, so it's been three days and I've lost 1.2 pounds. It's been a really nice break for me all the way around - but most especially mentally.
This weekend, I'm going to be touring gyms to find the one that is the best fit for me.
Thanks again for all the suggestions and help.
glad to hear it is helping....and good luck!0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »Just wanted to update. On Tuesday I started my logging break, so it's been three days and I've lost 1.2 pounds. It's been a really nice break for me all the way around - but most especially mentally.
This weekend, I'm going to be touring gyms to find the one that is the best fit for me.
Thanks again for all the suggestions and help.
Good news
Have fun gym shopping. 0 -
Congrats on the weight loss!! Good to hear0
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »Just wanted to update. On Tuesday I started my logging break, so it's been three days and I've lost 1.2 pounds. It's been a really nice break for me all the way around - but most especially mentally.
This weekend, I'm going to be touring gyms to find the one that is the best fit for me.
Thanks again for all the suggestions and help.
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