Female: To Weight Lift or Not??

Rusty740

Just something that hasn't been mentioned yet. When you do whatever program you do. Make sure to keep adding weight to the bar. If you do not add weight to the bar to slowly get stronger, no program will work. You'll just get really good at lift light weights for a long time

canadianlbs

Ayesha0624 wrote: »

Do you have any full body workouts to recommend?

i started with stronglifts 5x5. if you're gonna lift, go barbell, was my attitude. because what's cooler than a barbell. in fact i think i mostly wanted to lift because barbells are just so damn cool i wanted to be the person who can do that kind of stuff.

but um yeah. stronglifts was what i did, now wendler 5/31. and i do support the starting strength book/web clips for form if not for the diet recommendations. you can skip the gallon-of-milk-a-day part.

annaskiski

Gerkenstein wrote: »

Check out the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. Very insightful and full of helpful workouts and info. I strongly recommend it.

I also highly recommend reading this book, even if you do not follow the program (which I hear can get very complicated).

The first several chapters were very eye-opening to me. (was lifting, in great shape, switched to running to 'lose those last 10 lbs', couldn't figure out why I looked flabbier).

LKArgh

For weight loss, it does not matter. Lift or do not lift. Just eat less than you burn. That's it.
For health and fitness, you need a combination of cardio and resistance training. If this means running and lifting, or swimming and doing pilates, or taking long walks and doing body weight exercises, or whatever of the 1000 combinations of activities one can think of, it is a matter of personal preference.

CSARdiver

Lift! The reason why metabolism slows down with age is primarily decreased muscle mass. Think of this as age prevention. The long term payouts make this a no-brainer.

Another vote for Stronglifts 5x5. The best beginner program out there. Very easy to time manage and you can incorporate anything else around this.

I think people would do much better focusing on body composition rather than get obsessed with a number on a scale. I have a good friend who is a body builder and trainer who used to spend hours in the gym just doing cardo. She switched to lifting primarily, 12 lbs heavier, but just looks fantastic.

beverlydawn77

Ayesha0624 wrote: »

Hey guys! I need some serious support, motivation, and guidance. I'm a 25 yr. old female, 5'5, currently 186lbs. My overall goal is to lose 40lbs. I'm fat...bottom line and I've become really insecure with my body image. I just graduated college so I can finally dedicate more time and effort to my eating habits and workout routine. With that being said I've been doing a lot of research and from what I discovered weight lifting would be best for me. I found a program on body building and I want to follow it however I don't know what I'm doing I just plan on diving straight into it. Any advice for weight lifting? Perhaps your thoughts on this specific program? Eating habits? All that good stuff ya know! Also are there any females that used to be in the same bracket as me? BTW I'm "attempting" to follow MFP 1200 cal per day to lose 2 lbs a week.

Here's the link to the "cutting" weight lifting program:

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/felicia-romero-cutting-program.html

Thanks in advance!

beverlydawn77

Do weights first then end with cardio.. you will burn more after your workout when lifting weights. I'm doing Kaellin Tuel Lady Boss program .. she gives u so much information and on her app

CharlieBeansmomTracey

beverlydawn77 wrote: »

Do weights first then end with cardio.. you will burn more after your workout when lifting weights. I'm doing Kaellin Tuel Lady Boss program .. she gives u so much information and on her app

the burn is not as big as you would think. and she doesnt have to do cardio if she doesnt want to.a lot of people who lift heavy may or may not have the energy to finish with cardio. weight is lost in a deficit. not to mention you dont need to buy anything to get fit.cardio also doesnt burn fat, a deficit does and you lose more fat at rest

rascallycat

If you like lifting, then lift. If you like running, then run. Do what you like to do. I personally love to lift and the feeling of strength and empowerment.

DayTradingMissy

Yes -1. Lift and lift heavy 2. Closely monitor your diet - huge huge factor in the overall picture. Research female body building diets. Meal Prep is very important. Buy a good cooler. 3. No drugs. 4. Be consistent.