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SmaugHugs
SmaugHugs Posts: 60 Member
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I am trying to lose 88 pounds and was wondering when would be a good time to start weight training. Also, for those who have done weight training and cardio... how did you work them in to a routine? Did you do a day of weight training then a day of cardio? half an hour cardio and half an hour weight training? I have dropped 80 already with tons of cardio and better diet, but I don't want to be without some sort of tone and strength when I reach my goal.

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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,326 Member
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    start now.

    I started out with 80 pounds to lose, and now down to around 50.

    look up strong lifts (a free website) OR
    new rules of lifting (a book) OR
    strong curves (a book) OR
    starting strength (book and free wiki site)

    these are all solid lifting programs for beginners.

    each week i do 3 days of strength training and 2-3 days of cardio
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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    start now.

    I started out with 80 pounds to lose, and now down to around 50.

    look up strong lifts (a free website) OR
    new rules of lifting (a book) OR
    strong curves (a book) OR
    starting strength (book and free wiki site)

    these are all solid lifting programs for beginners.

    each week i do 3 days of strength training and 2-3 days of cardio
    ^this
  • MeadowSong
    MeadowSong Posts: 171 Member
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    Yup. What they said.
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
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    Yup. Lift now.
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
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    Start now!!!!!! I love it!
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
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    Agreed! Now. I waited for 5 months into my new lifestyle and I regret it. I'm addicted to the gym! Love lifting weights. New rules of lifting for women was my starting point. Good read!
  • SmaugHugs
    SmaugHugs Posts: 60 Member
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    Thank you so much. I will be making sure to get lifting in to my routine immediately..And thank thou for the resources. :)
  • llamajenn
    llamajenn Posts: 34 Member
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    agreed, lifting is a great idea.
    Keep in mind that your weight not might go down quite as quickly if you are gaining muscle but that this is a good thing regardless! Decreasing body fat while increasing lean muscle mass may not look good on the scale but is best for your health.

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