Weights Bad??

TheVimFuego

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

Is that Shane MacGowan? If so you are officially my new beshtest friend

bodyjammin85

First, don't weigh yourself every day. You couldn't gain 5lbs of muscle or fat in 1 day so it'll just be water weight. Lifting is one of the most effective ways to burn fat but keep lean muscle.

Lift heavy and have a good rest afterwards. Don't work the same muscle group more than twice in one week.

One pound of muscle takes up less space than one pound of fat so weight doesn't matter, just measurements and how your clothes fit.

DoOrDoNotThereIsNoTry1

Weight gain is common when you start lifting weights. I put on 3+ the week after I started. But first, let me tell you that you did NOT build 5 pounds of muscle with one workout. That takes time so ignore that previous post. What I have learned from here is that by using your muscles and creating soreness, your body retains water and increases blood flow to the muscles to help repair and protect. After a couple days, you will be back to normal. Continue lifting and doing cardio giving your body time to hear, build and rest. You will see the results. It is important to drink lots of water to stay hydrated as well.

IntoTheSky

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.

If you need someone to volunteer to lick the sweat from your body, hit me up!

Lift_This_

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.

best answer ever.

Icelandic_Saga

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

:laugh:

dlwyatt82

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.

If you need someone to volunteer to lick the sweat from your body, hit me up!

Get in line! I'm taking him to Chick-Fil-A! :laugh:

LilMissSunshine_

Everyone knows if you use the pink weights you will get bulkier faster. Did you use the pink weights?

AshleyChambana

The storage form of carbohydrate in muscle is called glycogen. Glycogen holds a lot of water and therefore causes the muscle to be very heavy, weighing more than fat. This is the reason that starting a strength regime can cause you to put on a few pounds. However, increasing your body's percentage of lean body mass (muscle) will also raise you basal metabolic rate- the amount of energy it takes you just to stay alive. A person with more muscle will burn more calories while working out and also while just completing normal daily tasks- sitting at a desk, walking the dog, even sleeping. On top of that, strength training is good for bone structure and to prevent injuries. Even people with weight loss goals should be doing some sort of moderate resistance/strength training 2-3x/week. You don't have to get all Ahhhnold with it though.

ShreddedTweet

Careful, someone's going to get their feelings hurt and post a 'Why are people so mean?' thread.

Stay away from protein, you'll bulk up. Also, don't eat yellow snow.

felice03

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

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

if you lick the sweat, it will dehydrate you...therefore you loose weight.

sevsmom

How do some people not see that this is a joke?!?!

maab_connor

if you eat ice cream and a doughnut you will lose 3lbs overnight. did you forget your doughnut?

onikonor

Please stop with these senseless posts. There is a bunch that pop up every day and people that don't know it's a joke get misinformed.

cpegasus01

Thanks! I needed this thread this morning! Man am I glad I am not you! 5 lbs over night?! You had better go get some chocolate and hide in the corner for the whole weekend!

Frood42

This is a JOKE thread!!!

How can people not see that, just look at the profile pic! :noway:


Oops, I just made a whole bunch of a$$umptions based off the little information the OP gave me... :ohwell:

TheVimFuego

Please stop with these senseless posts. There is a bunch that pop up every day and people that don't know it's a joke get misinformed.

People who take this seriously deserve to be evolved out of existence.

ShreddedTweet

Please stop with these senseless posts. There is a bunch that pop up every day and people that don't know it's a joke get misinformed.

I'm so glad you pointed it out. I was seriously about to eat ice-cream and one doughnut.

almc170

Maybe you should switch to Shake Weights. I heard those burn up to 16 calories a minute.

downsizinghoss

no lifiting here. I am sticking to my Jane Fonda shows and my Richard Simmons' Sweatin to the Oldies VHS tapes.

yoovie

Please stop with these senseless posts. There is a bunch that pop up every day and people that don't know it's a joke get misinformed.

Just pay attention to which category the thread is started in. If its in chit chat fun & games.... its probably not a serious post.

Logic is your friend ♥

KCoolBeanz

This is my favorite thread ever.

I love the internets :-)

rlmadrid

Serious posters... this is Chit-chat, Fun, and Games. Here we feed the trolls

myofibril

The OP is clearly full of *kitten*.

Elen_Sia

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.

ROFLMAO!

dad106

Please stop with these senseless posts. There is a bunch that pop up every day and people that don't know it's a joke get misinformed.

I think you belong in this thread hun...
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/691937-i-m-getting-a-little-tired-of-this-to-be-honest

To OP:
Wel of course weights are bad! Why do you think so many women are afraid of them?

It's because when you lift more then a 2 pound pink dumbbell you automatically become huge and ripped!

butterfli7o

All wrong...you need to stick to 5 lb. weights and 100 reps!!

Fatal1ty2k5

You need to start cardio kickboxing asap OP

debussyschild

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.

HAR HAR HAR... Be a jerk much?

OP: Umm... You didn't gain weight in one day. Lifting weights will cause some water retention in your muscles as they repair themselves post-workout. A small weight gain the few days after you lift is normal. Keep lifting! As long as your eating is on track and you're not following a bulking diet, you'll lose weight. Add in cardio as well, and it should help you lose the weight faster. I'm losing weight, too, and I lift 2-3 times a week with a trainer and I do cardio almost every day. You won't be sorry you lifted weights, trust me.

purplegoboom

Don't forget your raspberry ketones. Everyone knows you can't lose weight without them.