weights..where do i start

curvygal27

i am currently sitting at 279lbs and seemed to have come to a halt....am really considering trying weights as to be honest i am more concerned about how i look to the number on the scales..

anyways, if i start to build muscle will the fat then come off or will i be stuck with muscle covered by fat..my main thinking is if muscle requires more calories the fat will come off if im eating at a deficit

how many reps do i start off with etc....i suffer with fibromyalgia so will have to start with low weights til i build up my strength

Hawkrcr285

Hey Curvy,

I have heard some great things about this book: http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women. start slow, learning proper form is very important for two major reasons 1. reduce the chance of injury 2. will actually target the muscle group properly. don't brush off free weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells and the like) but machines can be a great place to start too. do you belong to a gym, if so do they have a circuit training room? Circuits can be a great start for hitting all the major groups.

sjaplo

Hey Curvy,

I have heard some great things about this book: http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women. start slow, learning proper form is very important for two major reasons 1. reduce the chance of injury 2. will actually target the muscle group properly. don't brush off free weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettle bells and the like) but machines can be a great place to start too. do you belong to a gym, if so do they have a circuit training room? Circuits can be a great start for hitting all the major groups.

NROLW specifically argues against using the machines as they not only isolate muscles, but force your motion into arcs that may be unnatural for your body. Speaking from personal experience here - I hurt my shoulder on an overhead press machine and it took three months to get better.

Just finished reading it and the one for men - it has a year long program and plenty of exercises.