When did you start lifting?

KariOrtiz2014
KariOrtiz2014 Posts: 343 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am 5'4 at 218 pounds and my goal weight is 140. What am wondering is... Is when should I start lifting? Will strength training slow down the weight loss process?

--I'm not in a rush to lose 80 pounds as I know it didn't take me just one night to put it on but.. I don't want it to take 2-3 years either.

So when did you start? How heavy were you when you started? & did it slow your weight loss down?

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  • KariOrtiz2014
    KariOrtiz2014 Posts: 343 Member
    Hellllooo
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    I started when I was about 210lbs (down from 230). It did not slow my weight loss down much - and what I continued to lose was more body fat and less muscle, so the end result looks better.

    I currently weigh 180lbs, but I'm in the same size I was when I was 19 and 150lbs (size 10 pants, medium shirt). I lost 50lbs, and still have 20 or so to go....but I took a long break and just maintained (personal choice, still exercised, but didn't count consistently for several months). I'm getting back to counting calories and losing now and I will continue to lift while I do it.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Right away?

    I've weightlifted off and on because of the benefits of being a strong woman. There's really no reason you should wait until you're at goal weight. You'll like your body more if you start now, even if you end up losing weight slower. Personally, I didn't see the scale move much when I was actively trying to lose weight and strength train. The results in the mirror though, were undeniable.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    Why would you want to delay doing something that's SO beneficial? How is an activity that burns calories going to slow weight loss?
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I lifted many years ago on the Body For Life Program and saw great results.

    Fast forward many years later (and two kids later) I started up again last summer.

    Edit: To answer your question, I was about 35 lbs down when I started, so no I didn't start from the beginning but wish I had. I am now 59 lbs down.
  • shutterbug282
    shutterbug282 Posts: 588 Member
    I wish I'd started lifting from the very beginning.

    The scale didn't really move as much, but I like what I saw in the mirror a lot more than any number on the scale. :)
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
    I just started. I read so many stories about how much happier people are with their bodies after lifting that I thought I would try it. I am not at my goal weight.
  • fayefayee5
    fayefayee5 Posts: 87 Member
    I started from the beginning, at 255 lbs. I think it as definitely helped my weightloss, certainly hasnt slowed it down, I dont know how it could.

    I feel more toned, and stronger, its pretty impressive.

    Here is my 2 month update thread I posted http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1231728-almost-30lbs-down-with-80-to-go-with-pics-jiggle-included Ive lost almost 30 lbs in 2 month, and 100% feel that because of lifting I am more toned, and less jiggly
  • KariOrtiz2014
    KariOrtiz2014 Posts: 343 Member
    Thanks everyone!! I would rather like seeing myself naked than just a number on the scale!
  • abickford82
    abickford82 Posts: 207
    Pretty much almost at the "end". Wish I had started sooner, but it's all good. I do it now. All that matters is I'm reaping the benefits.
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  • roxanethree
    roxanethree Posts: 78 Member
    Start now. You'll feel so proud when the weight comes off and your muscles start showing. Plus it helps with all your other exercises.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I started lifting after I lost all the weight I wanted plus more. I did NOT have the body I thought I would. I looked great in clothes, but awful naked.

    It has been a difficult process to put muscle back on. I wouldn't recommend getting to a low weight with a high body fat percent and poor lean mass. Start lifting now.
  • Ashes_To_Beast
    Ashes_To_Beast Posts: 378 Member
    Start tomorrow.

    ^^^^^
    Words of wisdom!!!

    I started 8 months ago @195, I'm at 160 now
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Start tomorrow.

    ^^^^^
    Words of wisdom!!!

    I started 8 months ago @195, I'm at 160 now

    Congratz man . Best feeling ever , keep it up.
  • Angimom
    Angimom Posts: 1,463 Member
    Started 2 weeks ago, I can see a difference in my arms already! I am still 30lbs away from goal weight.

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