Ready For Phase 2

KipDrordy

I'm at my first goal weight. Started out at 222 and am now at 195. I achieved this mostly via diet and the only exercise I've really done has been taking brisk walks daily. I'm definitely more sedentary than most. I'm pleased with losing 27 pounds, but that's not enough. I'm a dumpy 195.

I wanted to lose the bulk of my weight via diet to prevent a yo-yo effect. I wanted to get used to eating the proper amount rather than going nuts on an exercise routing that I know I wouldn't continue for more than a few months. What usually happens after that is I'll continue eating as if I'm working out, but since I'm not it all goes to fat. With that in mind, I'm looking for a decent weight lifting plan that will get me past dumpy but isn't fanatical. I'll never be "ripped" and I'm OK with that. At almost 45, I'm not looking for that. Anyone have any suggestions of where to start?

FitBeto

5x5. Become stronger. If you dont eat caloric surplus you will be fine in the weight gain/muscle gain. Flab turns to muscle and that burns more calories at rest. Get stronger, and dont worry about getting ripped, but if you do get stronger then expect to be RIPPED

KipDrordy

5x5. Become stronger. If you dont eat caloric surplus you will be fine in the weight gain/muscle gain. Flab turns to muscle and that burns more calories at rest. Get stronger, and dont worry about getting ripped, but if you do get stronger then expect to be RIPPED

Thanks. I'm checking it out now.