For me, *this* is why WEIGHTS over CARDIO is KEY!

mag131

And you still fit into the same bra even after losing that much weight? I hate you.

Just kidding..darn jealousy.

You look great! Good job on all your hard work.

Beeps2011

mag131 - I had zero boobs to begin with, so, yep, zero boobs also equals my ending point!

:laugh:

nay038

Thank you for sharing this, I am definitely going to focus more on lifting, your results are amazing!

Beeps2011

Here are the routines I followed, over the last 21 months, from start-to-finish:

1. NROL4Women
2. NROL4Abs
3. NROL4Life
4. Venus Index
5. Strong Curves + Venus Factor, switching on-off
6. Venus Advanced Series

Fitwam

Oh heck yea!!
BOOM!!!!!!!! with a BOOM YA!

Way to go Beeps! Such an inspiration to us all!

Bernadette60614

I do: free weights, cardio and yoga. Free weights for muscle building and strength, cardio for aerobic capacity and yoga for flexibility.

I don't think it has to be either or...different types of activity focus on different areas of fitness for me.

lhourin

You look fabulous, great job! We have similar stats (I'm 5'9", 40 years old) and yeah, cardio is way overrated. Granted, when I'm working in the gym (lifting, doing Bodyrock or ZWOW-ish workouts) my heartrate is generally higher than I would maintain for straight cardio, but there is no need to do purely cardio work that doesn't involve some sort of weight or jumps or other weight-bearing exercise. Our bodies are testament to that. In fact, I just shared an article recently about this issue (about how so many women basically harm their bodies and screw up their metabolism by doing ONLY steady-state cardio); check it out, it's great.
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/women-running-into-trouble/

Hildy_J

You got me feeling all inspired! Fantastic job.

vnatural

Once I get into that 130 or 120 range then I will start using weights but for now its just going to be cardio for me. From my understand, cardio slims and tightens you up while lifting weights builds muscle and hides those carbs you eat easily.

bubaluboo

Thank you for posting! This is just what I need to read. I just started doing some weights when I got hit by a chest infection that has wiped me out. I am so keen to get back to the weights as the more I read, the more I know it's just right for me! You have done amazingly. Well done!

Cindyinpg

Once I get into that 130 or 120 range then I will start using weights but for now its just going to be cardio for me. From my understand, cardio slims and tightens you up while lifting weights builds muscle and hides those carbs you eat easily.

I'm sorry that I didn't start sooner. You don't need to worry about building muscles if you are on a calorie deficit. What you'll really be doing is maintaining the lean muscle you have, and it's never too soon for that.

LorinaLynn

You look fan-freakin-tastic!!!!

Once I get into that 130 or 120 range then I will start using weights but for now its just going to be cardio for me. From my understand, cardio slims and tightens you up while lifting weights builds muscle and hides those carbs you eat easily.

Don't wait. Start now. Cardio isn't the devil... it helps create a calorie deficit, and makes you better at doing cardio (ie, you're not going to be a good runner unless you run), but it doesn't transform your body like lifting does. Lifting while you're losing just means you'll KEEP more of the muscle you already have.... which means you'll have fewer pounds to lose to reach your goal shape.

RuthRW

You look amazing!!! What a fantastic success story, thank you for posting:-)
This definitely gives me the push I needed to get serious about weights!

Beeps2011

Thanks to all who have responded on this topic - I appreciate your support and remember that LIFE is a MARATHON, not a SPRINT, so pay attention to the "long game".

Cindyinpg

Thanks to all who have responded on this topic - I appreciate your support and remember that LIFE is a MARATHON, not a SPRINT, so pay attention to the "long game".

mandyb2480

Way to go lady!!! I am just getting myself back on the weight/strength training bandwagon myself and know it will make a huge difference in my progress...thanks for re-affirming my decision to pick up the weights again.

RM10003

Your recomposition is so amazing, Beeps! As a previous poster has said, the change in your hips/thighs alone should be enough to drive many women (including myself!) into the weight room. Seriously well done.

coffee4me57

Wow, amazing and inspirational! Thanks for sharing.

vnatural

You look fan-freakin-tastic!!!!

Once I get into that 130 or 120 range then I will start using weights but for now its just going to be cardio for me. From my understand, cardio slims and tightens you up while lifting weights builds muscle and hides those carbs you eat easily.

Don't wait. Start now. Cardio isn't the devil... it helps create a calorie deficit, and makes you better at doing cardio (ie, you're not going to be a good runner unless you run), but it doesn't transform your body like lifting does. Lifting while you're losing just means you'll KEEP more of the muscle you already have.... which means you'll have fewer pounds to lose to reach your goal shape.

Really well I might just start with dumbells then

funkim55

Congratulations!!! You look great!!!