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    Posts: 26 Member
    edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    My current goal is to lose 15 pounds but I have been losing weight (my first 5 pounds) mostly by eating well and doing cardio. If I want to tone my muscles a bit should I start now? Or lose first then tone up? :)

    Thanks guys- Feel free to add me, I'm always looking for people on my weight loss team ;)

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    • Posts: 15,267 Member
      Well you don't tone but yes start resistance/weight training now.

      I started after I had lost half my weight and I really wish I had started sooner.
    • Posts: 17,456 Member
      Start resistance training as soon as possible. I did it concurrently with weight loss and am delighted with the results
    • Posts: 982 Member
      Yes, start now!! I also did it while losing weight, so glad I did
    • Posts: 4,440 Member
      Start yesterday.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      SezxyStef wrote: »
      Well you don't tone but yes start resistance/weight training now.

      I started after I had lost half my weight and I really wish I had started sooner.

      Good to know! Thank you :)
    • Posts: 26 Member
      farfromthetree wrote: »
      Yes, start now!! I also did it while losing weight, so glad I did

      Awesome, I'll start now then! :)
    • Posts: 26 Member
      hollydubs85 wrote: »
      Start yesterday.

      Lol I guess we'll have to do with "asap"
    • Posts: 26 Member
      rabbitjb wrote: »
      Start resistance training as soon as possible. I did it concurrently with weight loss and am delighted with the results

      Sweet, good for you!! :) thanks for the advice!
    • Posts: 756 Member
      I did weight training as part of my plan. I think that is why I didn't end up with a lot of hanging skin.
    • Posts: 2,430 Member
      Do it now. I have been weightlifting at least 1x a week (sometimes 2) since February and I just started doing it 4x a week and I wish I would have done that sooner.
    • Posts: 183 Member
      Come lift heavy things :) You will love it!!!!!
    • Posts: 416 Member
      Well first off, "toning" is a myth. We all have muscle, and we can show it off by losing the body fat that's covering it up and build muscle by doing bulking and cutting cycles or through recomp. Lifting helps improve strength, build muscle, and defines muscle.

      But as for the answer to your question....start now, I promise you won't regret it.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Mrsallen6_11 wrote: »
      Well first off, "toning" is a myth. We all have muscle, and we can show it off by losing the body fat that's covering it up and build muscle by doing bulking and cutting cycles or through recomp. Lifting helps improve strength, build muscle, and defines muscle.

      But as for the answer to your question....start now, I promise you won't regret it.

      Perfect, thanks so much for the knowledge :)
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Marcia661 wrote: »
      Come lift heavy things :) You will love it!!!!!

      Heheh lifting heavy things does sound fun
    • Posts: 26 Member
      GoodlifeJ wrote: »
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      Heheh lifting heavy things does sound fun

    • Posts: 26 Member
      Asher_Ethan wrote: »
      Do it now. I have been weightlifting at least 1x a week (sometimes 2) since February and I just started doing it 4x a week and I wish I would have done that sooner.

      Awesome, good to know, thanks :)
    • Posts: 26 Member
      Roxiegirl2008 wrote: »
      I did weight training as part of my plan. I think that is why I didn't end up with a lot of hanging skin.

      Oh good for you :)!! Thanks!
    • Posts: 12 Member
      Good to know...just the question I was going to ask!! Will get my butt off to gym and lift some weights then
    • Posts: 26 Member
      steffydill wrote: »
      Good to know...just the question I was going to ask!! Will get my butt off to gym and lift some weights then

      Lol guess we don't have the choice now
    • Posts: 17 Member
      I'm new here and was wondering the same thing - glad I saw your post OP, this all seems like some solid advice. My main concern was that the muscle gains would affect my weekly weigh-ins and body fat loss would be harder to track. I'd reach my goal weight a lot more slowly I suppose, but it's probably better to monitor your goals in body measurements and how you look/feel than what the scale says. Plus extra muscle = extra calorie burns (not to mention extra sexy) :wink:
      Thanks for all the advice people! I'm a rookie so if anything I've said makes you facepalm please alert me to my novice ways. I like to learn new things, it's why I'm here. :)
    • Posts: 982 Member
      PeanutbutterBang wrote: »
      I'm new here and was wondering the same thing - glad I saw your post OP, this all seems like some solid advice. My main concern was that the muscle gains would affect my weekly weigh-ins and body fat loss would be harder to track. I'd reach my goal weight a lot more slowly I suppose, but it's probably better to monitor your goals in body measurements and how you look/feel than what the scale says. Plus extra muscle = extra calorie burns (not to mention extra sexy) :wink:
      Thanks for all the advice people! I'm a rookie so if anything I've said makes you facepalm please alert me to my novice ways. I like to learn new things, it's why I'm here. :)

      lol, I consistently lost weight while lifting, there were no "muscle gains" As long as you are eating at a calorie deficit, you will lose weight. Weght training and nutrition (mainly high protein) will ensure that you lose "fat" and maintain your muscle mass. That way when you do lose the weight, you will have nice little muscles under there. If the scale is not moving, it's not because you are lifting too much or gaining muscle, but because you are eating too much.
    • Posts: 205 Member
      I lost the majority of my weight first (15 kgs of the 20 in total at my lightest) before I started doing cardio and strengths. I don't think I would have enjoyed jogging heavier (I tried it and failed) because it was so hard on my joints etc. It was demotivating for me. Of course, it's different for everybody but I don't regret waiting with running. However, weight training etc is great to start doing. More muscle burn more cals. You won't see what you're toning, but once the fat burns off you'll see quicker results I think!
    • Posts: 26 Member
      farfromthetree wrote: »
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      lol, I consistently lost weight while lifting, there were no "muscle gains" As long as you are eating at a calorie deficit, you will lose weight. Weght training and nutrition (mainly high protein) will ensure that you lose "fat" and maintain your muscle mass. That way when you do lose the weight, you will have nice little muscles under there. If the scale is not moving, it's not because you are lifting too much or gaining muscle, but because you are eating too much.


      I was wondering the same thing about the weigh-ins!! Thanks!! :)
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