Is weight lifting something i should wait to do?

hawaiifittness
hawaiifittness Posts: 36 Member
edited November 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I am just starting to work on losing weight I am currently at 194 pounds and have about 60-70 pounds to lose. Should I focus on just cardio or go ahead and start lifting as well?

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  • ecjim
    ecjim Posts: 1,001 Member
    Start lifting weights now - you want to keep the muscle and lose the fat - You want a full body workout program 2-3X a week - one that includes squats , pressing, bench , rowing for the back - Strong lifts is a good program - do that, or a similar program - watch your calorie intake , make sure you get enough protein & fat in your diet & you will do fine. - Eastcoast Jim
  • hawaiifittness
    hawaiifittness Posts: 36 Member
    OK thanks: )
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    ^^^What he said
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    No, you can start now ! :)
    I started out heavier then you, and am now 135 lbs. Weight lifting has helped transform my body in so many ways. It helps preserve your muscle mass so you won't end up looking skinny-fat when your finally at your goal ( think about someone who has saggy ,droopy skin ,and looks flabby and soft verse someone who looks tight and solid )
    So as long as your doctor said it's okay ( I don't know if you have any medical issues or not) I would start immediately! You don't have to lift super heavy, if you don't want to. Just start small and keep with it!
    Your body will thank you later on!
    Also, don't believe any rumors that weight lifting makes people bulky. To get " bulky" you would have to be lifting heavy and eating at a surplus.
  • hawaiifittness
    hawaiifittness Posts: 36 Member
    Is this something I should get a trainer for or is it easy enough I can figure out on my own?
  • hawaiifittness
    hawaiifittness Posts: 36 Member
    :) OK cool I was actually pretty worried about the bulking thing lol
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    I promise you that you won't get bulky , (even if you where lifting heavy while eating at a surplus , it takes a lot for women to really get bulky. these type of things don't happen by accident. Lol. Its a common misconception. So don't worry about it. )
    Its okay if you don't want to lift heavy, you don't have to. ( I do ) just as long as your getting your strength training in, you'll be fine. You could even start by just getting some dumb bells to use at home or kettlebells , if your unable to go to the gym. Just get yourself started :)
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    hawaiifittness wrote: »
    Is this something I should get a trainer for or is it easy enough I can figure out on my own?

    Form is really important, but if your unable to hire a trainer then I would personally study proper form before beginning. I have had a trainer and there is times when I don't. This is something you can do on your own, just be sure to research proper form to prevent injury
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    I asked this question too and got the same response, start now!

    Make sure that you take measurements as sometimes lifting weights can seem to slow your weight loss on the scales, but mostly it's retained water from your sore muscles. And yeah you might burn more calories from running for an hour than lifting. But the inches drop off really quickly when you start strength training. I'm sure you will see impressive results to your shape pretty quickly :)
  • blueboxgeek
    blueboxgeek Posts: 574 Member
    If you aren't sure about lifting or worried about poor form without a PT, then try starting out with some other strength training that doesn't require weights. I've seen some really good results from people doing body weight strength training at home.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    Now! Lifting weights is awesome. And it's fun! Depending on what I'm doing, I can get a pretty good sweat going and my heart rate goes up. I've gained some strength and managed to firm up what's underneath the fluff a bit. Strength training is also very important for keeping bones strong as we age. :wink:
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    hawaiifittness wrote: »
    Is this something I should get a trainer for or is it easy enough I can figure out on my own?

    My suggestion is to research and find a good trainer. A personal trainer will help you develop good form, keep your workouts varied and effective, and give you a motivating reason to show up at the gym every time. Even on the days I can't meet with my trainer, I have him text me a workout to follow without him. Be honest with your PT if something hurts...not feels like you're working but is causing physical pain. The will find ways to moderate the exercise so you still get a workout without injury.
  • hawaiifittness
    hawaiifittness Posts: 36 Member
    They seem to be on the pricey side but might be worth it
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Find a trainer only to perfect your form. Once you understand your form then you really don't need one.
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