Weight Lifting Yes or No? ?
Options
Replies
-
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.....
0 -
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.0
-
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.0
-
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).0
-
neaneacc wrote:Cardio is great exercise, but won't really tone up the muscles.
.I think 25 to 35 minutes a couple of times a week with some weight training will probably give you better results.
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.)
.
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)
.You cannot lose fat in any area by working that area harder0 -
You should definitely lift.0
-
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.0 -
Lift!0
-
Thank you all for your help and advice. Very useful0
-
Absolutely!!!!!!!
Proof is in the pictures. I lift weights and watch what I eat more than I do cardio.0 -
Wow the proof is in the Pics, good job ☺0
-
I wish you could put muscle over fat. I would have lots of fat and then have muscle on top and look like the Hulk. Unfortunately the fat covers my my muscle and I look like the Bulk0
-
I wish you could put muscle over fat. I would have lots of fat and then have muscle on top and look like the Hulk. Unfortunately the fat covers my my muscle and I look like the Bulk
0 -
Weight Lifting: HELL YES!
Check out the site muscleforlife.com and look at the success stories of women losing weight due to weight lifting. Someone lied to you girl.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 392.1K Introduce Yourself
- 43.6K Getting Started
- 259.9K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.7K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.4K Fitness and Exercise
- 404 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.4K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 152.8K Motivation and Support
- 7.9K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.4K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 987 Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.4K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions
Do you Love MyFitnessPal? Have you crushed a goal or improved your life through better nutrition using MyFitnessPal?
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!
Share your success and inspire others. Leave us a review on Apple Or Google Play stores!