Weights Bad??

Jacwhite22
Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
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So I lifted weights yesterday and today I was 5 lbs. up. I am trying to lose weight not gain it........Maybe weight training just isn't for me. Should I go back to just doing cardio? I gave it a shot but it doesn't seem to be working out.
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  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    Question? Did you lick the sweat off your body after lifting?
  • dlwyatt82
    dlwyatt82 Posts: 1,077 Member
    You clearly put on 5 pounds of muscle (or more, if you burned fat!). Just don't overdo it, or you'll look like Ronnie Coleman in about two months.
  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    Only women should lift weights... us guys need to stick to cardio and zumba!
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Question? Did you lick the sweat off your body after lifting?

    no......Am I doing it wrong?
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    I recommend 1200 calories maximum and lots of elliptical and zumba. There's also some pink weights that you can use but you should probably get a video at home and use that with the pink weights.

    You'll get really tone. Lots of reps.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    You clearly put on 5 pounds of muscle (or more, if you burned fat!). Just don't overdo it, or you'll look like Ronnie Coleman in about two months.

    whew. That makes me feel better. Thanks....
  • LilMissSunshine_
    LilMissSunshine_ Posts: 520
    You are doing it wrong, so wrong.
  • pietomb00
    pietomb00 Posts: 69 Member
    Weights good :)

    You might gain a little weight, but will loose fat, and be able to keep fat off better.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I recommend 1200 calories maximum and lots of elliptical and zumba. There's also some pink weights that you can use but you should probably get a video at home and use that with the pink weights.

    You'll get really tone. Lots of reps.

    What about Tae-Bo?
  • KCoolBeanz
    KCoolBeanz Posts: 813 Member
    I recommend 1200 calories maximum and lots of elliptical and zumba. There's also some pink weights that you can use but you should probably get a video at home and use that with the pink weights.

    You'll get really tone. Lots of reps.

    LOL.
  • Berto0391
    Berto0391 Posts: 273 Member
    You clearly put on 5 pounds of muscle (or more, if you burned fat!). Just don't overdo it, or you'll look like Ronnie Coleman in about two months.

    This...TC check out your measurements...how do your clothes feel?
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    You need Pilates, Yoga, and Zumba. Stick with weights that come in pastel colors as anything else will lead to turning into the Incredible Hulk within a week's time. In fact you should be careful how you step when you're wearing a backpack because you don't want to do anything resembling a weighted lunge or your thighs will burst through your shorts.
  • Carolinagirlo76
    Carolinagirlo76 Posts: 108 Member
    I've gained weight as well, but I've lost so many inches and pant sizes that I'd rather have inches gone and be building muscles than care what the scale says. Since I've started doing CrossFit I have lost "only" about 7 lbs, but I've gone down 2 pant sizes and 2 shirt sizes, not to mention I feel healthier and my endurance is definitely going up.

    My advice: do yourself a favor, lose the scale and work your *kitten* off. You'll see the results in the mirror and in your clothing. Good luck!
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    eat some ice cream.
  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    Great thread! :laugh:
  • dlwyatt82
    dlwyatt82 Posts: 1,077 Member
    So far we're up to 2 people who seem to have taken this post seriously... :happy:
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Its not a problem til you gain 10 lbs.

    Also - dont drink water, it'll bond with your fat cells and make your extra weight stay longer.

    Plus you're a guy, you have mostly type 2 muscle fibers anyway- so you should only do cardio. Your muscles are already there naturally.

    Also - whatever you do, dont eat any protein.

    hth
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    You clearly put on 5 pounds of muscle (or more, if you burned fat!). Just don't overdo it, or you'll look like Ronnie Coleman in about two months.

    um, not to sound mean but you cannot put on 5lbs of muscle in one day.

    and same goes for fat.

    perhaps you just needed to poop.




    ooooooooooooooooooo it was a joke. lol *whew* I'm slow ahaha perhaps i shoulda read the comments first lol
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    You need Pilates, Yoga, and Zumba. Stick with weights that come in pastel colors as anything else will lead to turning into the Incredible Hulk within a week's time. In fact you should be careful how you step when you're wearing a backpack because you don't want to do anything resembling a weighted lunge or your thighs will burst through your shorts.

    ^ this. Exactly.
  • dlwyatt82
    dlwyatt82 Posts: 1,077 Member
    Make that 3 people.
  • shamr0ck
    shamr0ck Posts: 296 Member
    The serious replies make me giggle...
  • Frood42
    Frood42 Posts: 245 Member
    You should go here on your "free days", so you can recharge your carbs and protein!

    http://www.heartattackgrill.com/

    :laugh:
  • ChrisRS87
    ChrisRS87 Posts: 781 Member
    5 LB overnight?!

    I'm going to come work out with you. Damn
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Did you have a "spotter"?
    If you aren't tea bagged properly you will do to many reps...therefore causing said engorging.
    Glad I could be a helper.
  • m60kaf
    m60kaf Posts: 421 Member
    Who has wound you up today?
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I recommend 1200 calories maximum and lots of elliptical and zumba. There's also some pink weights that you can use but you should probably get a video at home and use that with the pink weights.

    You'll get really tone. Lots of reps.

    What about Tae-Bo?

    Good god, man! If you don't want to build serious muscle mass stay as far away from Tae-Bo as possible. Just saying "Billy Blanks" three times will add ten pounds of muscle.
  • likemeinvisible
    likemeinvisible Posts: 309
    Did you remember to put the weight back after those curls ?
  • Carolinagirlo76
    Carolinagirlo76 Posts: 108 Member
    LOL I guess it helps to see which board the posts you're replying to are posted on huh. My bad. :drinker:
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Did you have a "spotter"?
    If you aren't tea bagged properly you will do to many reps...therefore causing said engorging.
    Glad I could be a helper.

    Did you log the calories for that teabag?
  • MLgarcia3
    MLgarcia3 Posts: 503
    Definitely stick to cardio. You MUST lose all your fat before you can begin to weight train. Everyone knows that :bigsmile:

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