Best way to get toned, but not lose weight

violet976

I'm on my first week of a daily workout routine, & I want to make my focus on toning by butt, thighs & stomach. I don't want to lose any weight, and would not mind gaining about 5 to 10 pounds in the process.

Since I am new to this, & I know many of you are here mainly to tone up as well, I'd love to know what I need to be aware of to make sure that I keep my weight up. My weight tends to stay pretty standard, I usually wont gain but can easily drop if I forget about meals or go through long episodes of stress, so I really want to make sure I'm doing this right to keep weight on while I work to tone.

My current routine, daily, as follows:
- 30 Day Shred, day 8, level 1
- But Bible, day 4, level 1
- 2.5 mile uphill/downhill walk
- Richard Simmons Sweatin w/ the Oldies

I tend to be right about at my food diary's recommended calories & carbs each day, and really don't eat any processed or junk food. I'm also vegan, so I'm taking a calcium supplement for 50% of my daily requirement & can make up the rest with my diet, and am also looking for a joint support supplement. (my food diary is public, if it helps)

Does this all sound about right, or is there anything else I should be doing to ensure that I maintain my weight?

DopeItUp

If you're looking to maintain or gain weight and/or you want to gain a little muscle:

Forget most or all of the current exercises you do. They do not build any muscle.

Eat at maintenance or a moderate surplus (250 calories). Follow a beginner weight lifting program. Starting Strength (3rd edition, pick it up on amazon), Stronglifts or New Rules Of Lifting for example. These programs are usually M/W/F type programs, so if you really like doing your other exercises maybe fit them in on T/Th for a little bit of cardio? Don't go crazy with it though, it just means you'll need to eat more.

Follow the plan and enjoy the results.