Weight training
milsteven
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Anyone on this WOE managed to build lean muscle, lifting weights? I am interested in gaining some definition. At the moment all I feel is tired
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This happened without exercise... so I think you're in good shape to build muscle with weight lifting.
I should say I actually did a half assed 6 weeks of 5x5 in the fall of 2016. But, this change was already happening between the first 2 photos where I did no exercise at all.1 -
Fine -- nag, nag, nag. I've been meaning (*) to get back to weight training for months now. I did consistent training last year and was quite pleased with the results. I went off track during a home renovation project that I pretended took the place of scheduled training and have been annoyed with myself ever since.
(*) "Meaning" - synonym for "procrastinating."
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Be aware that weight training doesn't have to mean hefting 100 pound barbells. You can get both cosmetic and health benefits using weights that are "heavy" for you personally. I found that lifting the heaviest weights I could with good form and fewer sets was more effective than juggling lighter weights around for longer sets.
Just don't make the same mistake I made years ago: dancing around to music holding light barbells, giving myself a black eye with one of them. Explaining it was more painful than the injury itself.
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mandycat223 wrote: »Fine -- nag, nag, nag. I've been meaning (*) to get back to weight training for months now. I did consistent training last year and was quite pleased with the results. I went off track during a home renovation project that I pretended took the place of scheduled training and have been annoyed with myself ever since.
(*) "Meaning" - synonym for "procrastinating."
Mandycat's Thesaurus of English Usage
Be aware that weight training doesn't have to mean hefting 100 pound barbells. You can get both cosmetic and health benefits using weights that are "heavy" for you personally. I found that lifting the heaviest weights I could with good form and fewer sets was more effective than juggling lighter weights around for longer sets.
Just don't make the same mistake I made years ago: dancing around to music holding light barbells, giving myself a black eye with one of them. Explaining it was more painful than the injury itself.
Are we twins?...that sounds exactly like something I'd do.
I've mentioned once before elsewhere my effort at using an exercise ball video once when I was pushing 260...that would have made an epic viral video. The bruises lasted awhile.
I looked like a fat mackerel out of water trying to stay on that thing. I'm surprised I didn't dent the hardwood floor.
Back on topic. I weigh 13lb over my goal weight now. My measurements are better than they were at goal. OP, make sure you keep your electrolytes up. All low-carbers have an increased need for electrolytes, especially sodium. Keto folk need a minimum of 3,000mg-5,000mg PER DAY. Fatigue is one of the symptoms of low electrolytes. Check out the electrolyte sticky for more details. Ketoade is a major help for that. Even before 30 min goes by, once you chug it, you'll feel like someone replaced a burnt out bulb in the room. Phinney recommends about 1000mg alone 30 min before exercise. I still do that, and I'm around 120g carbs. I workout 7 days a week, 3 of those strength training.2 -
I've been doing Leangains (at reduced carb levels, but still cycling) and it does seem to be working.0
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baconslave wrote: »
Are we twins?...that sounds exactly like something I'd do.
I've mentioned once before elsewhere my effort at using an exercise ball video once when I was pushing 260...that would have made an epic viral video. The bruises lasted awhile. I looked like a fat mackerel out of water trying to stay on that thing. I'm surprised I didn't dent the hardwood floor.
Back on topic. I weigh 13lb over my goal weight now. My measurements are better than they were at goal. OP, make sure you keep your electrolytes up. All low-carbers have an increased need for electrolytes, especially sodium. Keto folk need a minimum of 3,000mg-5,000mg PER DAY. Fatigue is one of the symptoms of low electrolytes. Check out the electrolyte sticky for more details. Ketoade is a major help for that. Even before 30 min goes by, once you chug it, you'll feel like someone replaced a burnt out bulb in the room. Phinney recommends about 1000mg alone 30 min before exercise. I still do that, and I'm around 120g carbs. I workout 7 days a week, 3 of those strength training.
right here!! ^^^
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I've been doing strength and resistance training for about 8 weeks now, its made a massive difference already. if you're tired definitely look into your electrolytes and make sure your getting enough protein.0
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I strength train twice a week for the past 4ish months. I eat a snack 30mins prior. Also make sure you drink plenty of water. I notice I drag during lifting if I am the least bit dry.1
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I do Body Flex class and at home I use dumbbells, not the lady ones, I have a set that adjusts up to 20 lbs. for a total of 40 lbs. I also love tricep dips and squats, and I do a lot of planks these days. I am fitting into clothes that I used to wear when I was 10 lbs. lighter, that was about 10 yrs. ago. I love this WOE. You don't have to exercise as hard as you do with SAD.
Good luck on your Journey0
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