To Lift or Not to Lift?
lauryn86
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My question is this...My weight has stalled. I am basically maintaining. I want to LOOSE at least 30 more lbs but I am afraid that if I incorporate weights into my cardio that my weight will stall and that I wont see the scale moving and will get unmotivated. I am not talking serious weight lifting here...just basic machines at the gym like 2 days a week. One day legs and abs, the other arms and back or something. Any advice?
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Use your diet for weight control; exercise for fitness. If you do lift...and you should in order to preserve LBM...then you should do an actual program. Just willy nilly exercises on machines without any real objective or structure is going to be pretty much a waste of time.0
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I lift 2 days a week sometimes 3, Ilke body pump the class because it incorporates all body party. Weight lifting in women can stall your weight loss at first but you start to lose a ton of inches. You will notice it more in your clothes, hey who cares how much you weight if your a size or two smaller. Your muscles swell so drink more water and hopefully with time you start to convert some fat into muscles which weighs the same but muscle takes up less space so you look thinner and your clothes feel bigger
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My answer to this question is always yes, lift. I used to do cardio too and lost a lot of weight on it, but then became bored and stopped. I ended up gaining back 12 of the 21 pounds I lost. Since I started to try and lose again, I have only lost 4 pounds, but completely changed my body and lost two dress sizes. I have seen changes in my body that I didn't see with just the scale moving.
I love lifting. Machines can be a good start to gain comfortability, but definitely move to the free weights. Read New Rules of Lifting for Women, it's a very educational book with some good exercises. I wouldn't consider myself a serious weight lifter either, but there is something very empowering about carrying your own in the gym and progressive lifting.0 -
LIFT0
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Lift.
The scale is only one part of this journey. You may not lose weight lifting, but you will lose inches and look better naked.0 -
Lift, for sure. When I began to lift, I had a shaplier body was way more satisfied with my body overall than with cardio alone. I would stick to the free weights rather than the machines as well. Certain lifts are more compound (ie deadlifts, over head press, bench press and squats) and work more muscle groups than the machines, which tend to be more isolated. I have also heard great things about the book New Rules of Lifting for Women, I haven't bought it yet, but plan to. If you have any questions let me know!0
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Scale weight means nothing really. It's your body fat levels that matter.0
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My question is this...My weight has stalled. I am basically maintaining. I want to LOOSE at least 30 more lbs but I am afraid that if I incorporate weights into my cardio that my weight will stall and that I wont see the scale moving and will get unmotivated. I am not talking serious weight lifting here...just basic machines at the gym like 2 days a week. One day legs and abs, the other arms and back or something. Any advice?
Well, at the risk of sounding 'mean', if you're already stalled what's it matter if lifting stalls you? It's like you can become more stalled; you either are stalled or you aren't.
I say lift. Start yesterday.0 -
Lift lift lift!0
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Do the type of exercise that you like doing. If you haven't tried lifting, give it a try. You may find you like. If it turns out that you don't, move on to something else that you do like.0
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To lift, or not to lift? There is no question. Lift.
Pick up the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women". You will thank me, and get finally get on track. I promise you that once you start learning about this and following a tested no bs routine, you will enjoy working out more and looking better.0 -
lift!0
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Weightlifting has been the best thing I've ever done for myself! My vote is to LIFT! You won't regret it. Liking what you see in the mirror is way better than a number on the scale. Plus it makes you feel so good. I love being strong! It makes every day living so much easier. I recommend Stronglifts 5x5. I like this program because of the simplicity. There is a group on here you may be interested in http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
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i would follow wolfmans advice. u can lift all u want but if u r not in a cal deficit u will not lose weight.0
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i would follow wolfmans advice. u can lift all u want but if u r not in a cal deficit u will not lose weight.
And if you don't follow a solid program you may as well wear a dunce cap too. Here are some good programs, based on the basics, no trends:
New Rules of Lifting for Women
Starting Strength
Stronglifts 5x5
5/3/1 (more advanced, it's a powerlifting routine but very good and graduated)0 -
Lift. Does it matter what the scale says? (Hint: the answer is NO.)0
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I am afraid that if I incorporate weights into my cardio that my weight will stall and that I wont see the scale moving and will get unmotivated
Getting strong and ripped isn't for everyone.0 -
To lift or not to lift?
This is not even a question.0 -
I am not talking serious weight lifting here...just basic machines at the gym like 2 days a week. One day legs and abs, the other arms and back or something. Any advice?
Why aren't you talking serious weight lifting?
Also, movement of the scale isn't everything. Would you rather look better or weigh less?0 -
The scale does not matter. The sooner you learn that, the better.0
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It honestly depends on your goals, and what you like. I personally think that whatever goals you have, you can reach them better with some form of progressive strength training, whether it be with body weight, or lifting in the gym.
tl:dr version:
Lift
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nothing more to add to this thread other than LIFT.
you may find that you enjoy it.
you may find that you LOVE it.
you may find that you become obsessed with it.
you may find that you hate it and that its not for you.
however, you will not find out anything about it if you dont give it a shot.
show of hands...
ladies in this thread who tried lifting and fell in love with it...0 -
I've been lifting for almost 2 years consistently. It's the only thing I have been able to be consistent with.
And yeah, to show that scale weight isn't anything, a little self-promotion:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1077360-funny-i-weigh-2lbs-more-than-when-i-started-mfp0 -
Does lifting inhibit fat loss? Of course not. So why is it even a question?0
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nothing more to add to this thread other than LIFT.
you may find that you enjoy it.
you may find that you LOVE it.
you may find that you become obsessed with it.
you may find that you hate it and that its not for you.
however, you will not find out anything about it if you dont give it a shot.
show of hands...
ladies in this thread who tried lifting and fell in love with it...
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I've been lifting about three months now (NROL4W) and I can tell you it's causing serious problems in my life. My clothes are all baggy and my boyfriend will *not* keep his hands off of me! Plus it really annoys my coworkers when I workout at lunch and come back from the gym ready to take on the world.0
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If for no other reason, weight bearing exercise helps prevent osteoporosis in women. It's actually good for you.
If you're physically able, lift.0 -
nothing more to add to this thread other than LIFT.
you may find that you enjoy it.
you may find that you LOVE it.
you may find that you become obsessed with it.
you may find that you hate it and that its not for you.
however, you will not find out anything about it if you dont give it a shot.
show of hands...
ladies in this thread who tried lifting and fell in love with it...
*raises hand*
OP- Lift!
I would also suggest finding a solid tested program so your not wandering around wondering what you should be doing.0 -
show of hands...
ladies in this thread who tried lifting and fell in love with it...
/waves hands in air like she don't care
Any cardio I now do is an afterthought most days.
Today is leg day! YES!0 -
nothing more to add to this thread other than LIFT.
you may find that you enjoy it.
you may find that you LOVE it.
you may find that you become obsessed with it.
you may find that you hate it and that its not for you.
however, you will not find out anything about it if you dont give it a shot.
show of hands...
ladies in this thread who tried lifting and fell in love with it...
Oh oh, me me!
Anyone who is on my FL knows it's all Food and Working out, and that working out usually focuses on lifting.0
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