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Questions about "Heavy lifting"

Darknightswifey
Darknightswifey Posts: 23 Member
edited January 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been seeing a lot of people who started lifting weights after loosing a lot and it really make such a difference! I'm almost to my goal weight after losing over 60 pounds in 2 years but I still don't feel or look as good as I though after losing so much. What kinda weights would be good to start? Can I use my kettlebell? How heavy? What do I do, curls? squats? can I still have a low calorie diet? Thanks for any info =]

before and after pics are always welcome!

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  • Loftearmen
    Loftearmen Posts: 380
    I've been seeing a lot of people who started lifting weights after loosing a lot and it really make such a difference! I'm almost to my goal weight after losing over 60 pounds in 2 years but I still don't feel or look as good as I though after losing so much. What kinda weights would be good to start? Can I use my kettlebell? How heavy? What do I do, curls? squats? can I still have a low calorie diet? Thanks for any info =]

    before and after pics are always welcome!

    I would start off with starting strength (startingstrength.com) or stronglifts 5x5 (stronglifts.com); however, it is important not to just follow a program and leave it at that. You need to educate yourself. Here's a list of required reading for weight lifters:

    Starting Strength: Mark Rippetoe
    Practical Programming: Mark Rippetoe

    and, after you've been lifting for a year or two:

    5/3/1: Jim Wendler

    There are a lot of other materials out there but they really aren't necessary. All 3 of the books I've listed can be purchased for your kindle so they're very affordable.
  • jahowell
    jahowell Posts: 67
    I do lifting with P90X/P90X2, Its a good variation-When doing arms -I usually use between, 12lb and 15lbs.....On lawnmowers and heavy pants usually around 30-35lb just about ready to increase.....The biggest difference I notice is my tricepts, (diamonds of gold :)
    I love weights so much more than cardio...
    Good luck! and Im so proud of you for what you have accomplished!
  • Loftearmen
    Loftearmen Posts: 380
    I do lifting with P90X/P90X2, Its a good variation-When doing arms -I usually use between, 12lb and 15lbs.....On lawnmowers and heavy pants usually around 30-35lb just about ready to increase.....The biggest difference I notice is my tricepts, (diamonds of gold :)
    I love weights so much more than cardio...
    Good luck! and Im so proud of you for what you have accomplished!

    The OP asked about lifting weights. Not cardio.
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