weight training only success stories

163-130ish. Heavy lifting, moderate/light cardio. I started working on form with a trainer, used a program she set up for me, then moved kind of abruptly to Wendler's 5/3/1. Once I got to 133ish I tried a recomp using PHUL and lasted only 3 months. Currently in a deficit to get to 125.

Bearface115 wrote: »

Wow!! you look amazing!

Thank you. Don't be afraid to start weight training right away. There are so many people on here who get to goal and realize they are a bit...mushier than they'd like, and say they regret not weight training throughout weight loss. For me, I just hated cardio and liked lifting. I got a trainer who understood that, and I was learning about the benefits of lifting all along the way.

I suggest paying for a trainer for at least a month. I paid for cheaper sessions, 30 minutes, and met twice a week. I wanted to learn form for compound lifts and free weight lifts ONLY. I was not paying someone to watch me do burpees and pushups (though she made me do them sometimes). After a couple of months you can get your form down and branch off on your own. It did put a dent in my finances but I don't regret it.

arditarose wrote: »

Bearface115 wrote: »

Wow!! you look amazing!

Thank you. Don't be afraid to start weight training right away. There are so many people on here who get to goal and realize they are a bit...mushier than they'd like, and say they regret not weight training throughout weight loss. For me, I just hated cardio and liked lifting. I got a trainer who understood that, and I was learning about the benefits of lifting all along the way.

I suggest paying for a trainer for at least a month. I paid for cheaper sessions, 30 minutes, and met twice a week. I wanted to learn form for compound lifts and free weight lifts ONLY. I was not paying someone to watch me do burpees and pushups (though she made me do them sometimes). After a couple of months you can get your form down and branch off on your own. It did put a dent in my finances but I don't regret it.

Best advice. Groupon sometimes has specials for personal training. Some gyms have orientation to their equipment as well