To do weights or not?

jonesie84

Alright here's todays question. I've been doing weights 3 days a week in addition to my cardio workout 5 days a week. this has been going on for 3 weeks now. I also am making a point to eat back the calories i burn which i have not done before. I lost 58lb last year by only doing cardio. Now that I added weights I'm not losing pounds but I'm due to measure inches next weekend. My question is, if I want to lose another 10-15lb, should i go back to nothing but cardio until i lose it, and then start weights?

dietstokes

No. Keep up with the weights. You may not see the pounds move as quickly, but I bet you'll see other differences (i.e. posture, the way things fit, how "jiggly" things seem, etc). Plus, as a woman weight lifting is so important as it helps maintain bone density.

LoraF83

Do you care more about the number on the scale or how you look?

If you want a certain look - stick with the weights. If you really want a number (regardless of how you look) skip them and go back to just cardio.

I weigh 183lbs (at 5'6", so I'm not exactly tall). I don't think it looks like I weigh that. Thank you weight lifting!

Docmahi

I had a similar dilemma but for me weightlifting is what keeps me motivated.

if you have only been lifting for a few weeks now you will still be gaining strength and muscle even on a caloric deficit, so I would stick with it. The number on the scale may not be your friend initially - but the weight will still come down, albeit a bit slower. That being said I think it would be reasonable to just cardio to your goal then get back on the weights, since your goal isn't too far away

KittieLea

KEEP LIFTING WEIGHTS.

FrugalMomsRock75

KEEP LIFTING WEIGHTS.

^^ ditto!

And for goodness sakes, make sure you EAT enough!

a_vettestingray

Do you care more about the number on the scale or how you look?

If you want a certain look - stick with the weights. If you really want a number (regardless of how you look) skip them and go back to just cardio.

I weigh 183lbs (at 5'6", so I'm not exactly tall). I don't think it looks like I weigh that. Thank you weight lifting!

Weights for the win!

GoneKona

Screw the weight. Go for body fat percentage. Being LIGHTER doesn't make you fitter necessarily.

DavPul

KEEP LIFTING WEIGHTS.