Weight Lifting Yes or No? ?

jmurguia78

Still losing weight but I've been told not to lift weights because I'll build muscle over fat. Is that even possible? I just do Cardio for 45 to an hour. Would like to tone up

Khukhullatus

that's ridiculous. You should definitely do weight training unless you have some physical condition that counter indicates it.

Sutnak

You won't build muscle over fat. That's silly.

and if it was actually possible- THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

Seriously though, look into a good program. Like, idk, New Rules of Lifting for Women.

debubbie

I would definitely add some form of strength training to your routine a couple days a week to start toning up. My personal trainer, through the weight management program I am in, said that I needed to strength train to prevent having loose, saggy skin from the cardio and calorie restriction.

arditarose

No, that's not really possible. If you're losing weight, you won't be gaining muscle. You'll save the muscle you DO have rather than losing it along with the fat.

I lifted all through my deficit. You can look at my results in my profile if you want.

I truly believe your end result will be nicer, and you might not have to set such a low goal weight, if you lift in a deficit.

jmurguia78

Thank you so much for the info

jmurguia78

TheReloader wrote: »

You won't build muscle over fat. That's silly.

and if it was actually possible- THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

Seriously though, look into a good program. Like, idk, New Rules of Lifting for Women.

thanks I'll look into it

TheReloader wrote: »

You won't build muscle over fat. That's silly.

and if it was actually possible- THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

Seriously though, look into a good program. Like, idk, New Rules of Lifting for Women.

CharlieBeansmomTracey

yes lift weights and no you wont build muscle over fat. if you are eating in a deficit you wont gain much muscle if any(some newbie gains) but you will preserve any lean muscle you have(make sure you get enough protein as well) and it will help burn fat too.It will help lean you out as well.you cant tone muscle you can strengthen them and get stronger and "look" more toned but there is no such thing as toning.

riffraff2112

who the heck told you that? WRONG
Lift Lift lift.
Trust your instincts because there are many benefits to lifting, it will aid in weight loss, add strength, boost metabolism.....

neaneacc

Cardio is great exercise, but won't really tone up the muscles. Most current research leans toward the fact that most women over-do the cardio while trying to lose weight. I think 25 to 35 minutes a couple of times a week with some weight training will probably give you better results. In short, building the muscles will make you look shapely and tone.

jmurguia78

riffraff2112 wrote: »

who the heck told you that? WRONG
Lift Lift lift.
Trust your instincts because there are many benefits to lifting, it will aid in weight loss, add strength, boost metabolism.....

some guy from the gym told me that

arditarose

jmurguia78 wrote: »

riffraff2112 wrote: »

who the heck told you that? WRONG
Lift Lift lift.
Trust your instincts because there are many benefits to lifting, it will aid in weight loss, add strength, boost metabolism.....

some guy from the gym told me that

Some guys from the gym have told me a lot of stuff. I usually don't listen.

chriscolh

not even possible. I am not an expert, but I do work with weights 3 times a week. I'm still fluffy (but 20 lbs less fluffy than when I started!), but I've felt stronger, can lift heavier, and my muscles are firmer and more defined under my skin. Having more muscle will only help your weight loss, and will help you look good when you get rid of the extra fluff.
Good luck in your journey, and go lift something heavy!

dakotababy

Unless you want that skin and bone look with saggy skin...then I would start lifting asap.

jmurguia78

Thank you everyone for your Info. Talk about Insight ☺thanks Ya'll

sun_fish

Yes, lift.

ar9179

I'm working on losing about 40 lbs and started Strong Lifts earlier this month 2x/week. I swear, I lost more than a pant's size within this time frame. Fat pants were tight-ish when I started and now my jeans, a size LOWER, fit a touch loosely. That's in less than a month along with a calorie deficit and 2x/week yoga.

Lift. You're body will respond very favorably.

arditarose

jmurguia78 wrote: »

Thank you everyone for your Info. Talk about Insight ☺thanks Ya'll

No prob! Anytime a guy at the gym gives you information, go research it online or ask here

JimFsfitnesspal

It is important to get a variety in our nutrition and exercise. I think we need to do strength training as well to build or maintain a good base of muscle. It burns more calories, it ramps up the metabolism, it increases our daily movements (burning further calories), and it reduces injury to the body.

MynameisJerryB

yep, what everybody else said. You wont get big from regular excercise but you will get stronger

mskinner1091

LIFT!

Sutnak

jmurguia78 wrote: »

riffraff2112 wrote: »

who the heck told you that? WRONG
Lift Lift lift.
Trust your instincts because there are many benefits to lifting, it will aid in weight loss, add strength, boost metabolism.....

some guy from the gym told me that

some guy at the gym should be smacked upside his head if he opens his mouth again

mangrothian

If you read more about lifting weights (and see the results of some of the women who do it), look up Girls Gone Strong. They have some great advice through their site.

triciab79

I did a bit of swimming but no lifting while I was losing. I wanted to be super thin though so to each his own. I lost 100lbs held it off for 2 yrs to let the skin recover and things even out and my appetite adjust to a significantly lower intake. Once the 2yrs were up I started building muscle where I want it. You cannot lose fat in any area by working that area harder but you can build muscle in an area by working it harder so I am carefully crafting the shape I want. This is not most people's approach but it is working well for me.

Smallc10

Lift! I started NROL4W just a few weeks ago and my pants that were too tight are now just a little bit loose. Plus I look a ton better even though that scale hasn't been moving that much ( a few pounds gone but it took several weeks to budge).

MKEgal

neaneacc wrote:

Cardio is great exercise, but won't really tone up the muscles.

Except in the legs & butt.
.

I think 25 to 35 minutes a couple of times a week with some weight training will probably give you better results.

Scientists disagree with you.
In order to maintain weight, moderate cardio at least 150 minutes a week is recommended.
To lose weight, someone might have to do twice that, or at a high intensity. (While eating at a reasonable calorie level.)
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Cardio is the most effective way to burn calories (lose fat), but weightlifting is essential to maintain muscle mass & get stronger, leaner, toned, fabulous-looking once the overlying fat is gone less.
Yes, muscle burns 3x the calories at rest that fat does... but it's a small difference, and losing fat causes your BMR to lower, so even a slight gain in muscle (which is unlikely to happen while losing weight) won't offset that. (2 kcal/lb/day vs. 6 kcal/lb/day)
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You cannot lose fat in any area by working that area harder

Actually you can, but it's such a tiny effect that the effort isn't worth it. Seriously, some scientist had people exercise one limb, but not the other, then measured the amount of fat around the muscle, and it was very slightly less on the exercised side. Very slightly. Tiny. Not worth it.

MrGonzo05

You should definitely lift.

MKEgal

No, you won't build muscle over fat.
It's usually the other way around, with the fat cushioning & insulating the muscles & organs.

And no, you're not going to bulk up, at least not without spending excessive amounts of time in the gym, and probably taking illegal drugs.
You will get stronger, more toned / firm, lose inches.

yolo9752

Lift!

jmurguia78

Thank you all for your help and advice. Very useful

Twinkie2530

Absolutely!!!!!!!
Proof is in the pictures. I lift weights and watch what I eat more than I do cardio.