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newbie441
newbie441 Posts: 5 Member
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23 female. Weighing in at 225 pounds. I want to start lifting weights. Is this a good idea? Also I have no idea where to even begin with a program. Bodybuilding.com is very confusing to me. I've heard good things about blahas ice cream fitness but is it really good for someone who has never lifted weights? I also want to do cardio. So what program will allow me to do that afterward. Thank you for any help.

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  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    Open your diary
    Get a food scale
  • newbie441
    newbie441 Posts: 5 Member
    I have not started tracking yet and I already have a food scale. I know a caloric deficit is most important but this does not answer my question about resistance training.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Look up Stronglifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women. Ice Cream Fitness, I believe, is an extension of Stronglifts with some accessory lifts, so you may want to get the core five (squats/bench press/OHP/deadlift/row) down first.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    As malibu mentioned, a progressive lift program like SL 5x5 is a great place to start. Sooner, rather than later.
  • newbie441
    newbie441 Posts: 5 Member
    Ah I see. Seems way simpler. Can I add in things like ab work or should I leave it as is. How long do I do this for? and can I add cardio?

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