Weights Bad??

Jacwhite22

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.

felice03

Question? Did you lick the sweat off your body after lifting?

dlwyatt82

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

Only women should lift weights... us guys need to stick to cardio and zumba!

Jacwhite22

Question? Did you lick the sweat off your body after lifting?

no......Am I doing it wrong?

Sidesteal

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

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_

You are doing it wrong, so wrong.

pietomb00

Weights good

You might gain a little weight, but will loose fat, and be able to keep fat off better.

Jacwhite22

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

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

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

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

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

eat some ice cream.

Frood42

Great thread! :laugh:

dlwyatt82

So far we're up to 2 people who seem to have taken this post seriously... :happy:

yoovie

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

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

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

Make that 3 people.

shamr0ck

The serious replies make me giggle...

Frood42

You should go here on your "free days", so you can recharge your carbs and protein!

http://www.heartattackgrill.com/

:laugh:

ChrisRS87

5 LB overnight?!

I'm going to come work out with you. Damn

Cliffslosinit

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

Who has wound you up today?

sjohnny

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

Did you remember to put the weight back after those curls ?

Carolinagirlo76

LOL I guess it helps to see which board the posts you're replying to are posted on huh. My bad. :drinker:

sjohnny

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

Definitely stick to cardio. You MUST lose all your fat before you can begin to weight train. Everyone knows that :bigsmile: