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  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I usually do 50 min. of pilates with 20 minutes on the elliptical. I didn't realize how inaccurate the measuring cups were! I will try to also incorporate exercise with free weights. One more question, is the weight that i have gained fat, or water? Thanks for all the replies so far i really appreciate it! :)

    It's hard to tell, to be honest. It probably is a little bit of both.

    If you want good starting lifting programs, try "Starting Strength," "Strong Lifts 5 x 5," or "The New Rules of Lifting for Women."

    All of this too.

    Be forewarned that starting a lifting program will make your muscles retain water for repairs.

    ^ All of this. Definitely do not get frustrated if you see some puffiness the first few weeks of lifting. It will most assuredly go away with time and you will slim down.

    All of this above and I might add lifting is going to effect body composition overtime to the point the little bit of weight gain you have seen may become a mute point.. My goal when I start at 560 lbs. was to get to 230 lbs. but 11 months ago I went into maintenance ahead of my body lift surgery and have been in maintenance since at 250 lbs. because the progress I have made in the weight room has been greater than anything I could have seen on the scale... My weight has been the same the past 11 months but I went from 38 inch waist jeans to comfortably fitting in 36 in. jeans.... and I might add I only weigh in once a month when I was on the scale 2 or 3 times a week... Best of Luck

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