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Should I lose weight first?

GoodlifeJ
GoodlifeJ 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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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef 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.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Start resistance training as soon as possible. I did it concurrently with weight loss and am delighted with the results
  • farfromthetree
    farfromthetree Posts: 982 Member
    Yes, start now!! I also did it while losing weight, so glad I did
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Start yesterday.
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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 :)
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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! :)
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ Posts: 26 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Start yesterday.

    Lol I guess we'll have to do with "asap"
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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!
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 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.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan 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.
  • Marcia661
    Marcia661 Posts: 183 Member
    Come lift heavy things :) You will love it!!!!!
  • Mrsallen6_11
    Mrsallen6_11 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.
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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 :)
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ Posts: 26 Member
    Marcia661 wrote: »
    Come lift heavy things :) You will love it!!!!!

    Heheh lifting heavy things does sound fun
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ Posts: 26 Member
    GoodlifeJ wrote: »
    Marcia661 wrote: »
    Come lift heavy things :) You will love it!!!!!

    Heheh lifting heavy things does sound fun

  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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 :)
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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!
  • steffydill
    steffydill 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
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ 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
  • PeanutbutterBang
    PeanutbutterBang 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. :)
  • farfromthetree
    farfromthetree 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.
  • 89Madeline
    89Madeline 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!
  • GoodlifeJ
    GoodlifeJ Posts: 26 Member
    farfromthetree wrote: »
    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.


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