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    When should I start using weights

    Posts: 5 Member
    edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    i have 100 pounds to lose. (Have lost 27 already) I have worked my way up to 3.5 miles of walking. I walk about 3-4 times per week. When should I add strength training/weights into my routine?

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    • Posts: 35,719 Member
      Now
    • Posts: 6,993 Member
      ^Like the above comment said. :)
    • Posts: 1 Member
      You can do both, and I'd recommend doing about 45 minutes of cardio before each strength training session.
    • Posts: 11,463 Member
      Yes, now. I had 150 to lose, started strength training & walking day 1. Results are nothing short of astounding, in my view. Latest progress pic is in Success forum but I can't link on my phone. I'm now 15 from goal. Don't wait any longer. Congrats on your progress so far!
    • Posts: 61,406 Member
      Depends on the answer to the following question. Do you have a time machine?

      If not, then today is a good day to start
    • Posts: 152 Member
      DavPul wrote: »
      Depends on the answer to the following question. Do you have a time machine?

      If not, then today is a good day to start

      ^This
    • Posts: 351 Member
      I agree with what everyone else has said. While losing weight, you unfortunately will lose some lean body mass as well. In addition to a bunch of other benefits, weightlifting will help you retain more lean body mass, so you can focus on not just weight loss, but fat loss.
    • Posts: 15,317 Member
      Yesterday
    • Posts: 1,189 Member
      The more lean muscle you have, the more efficiently you burn fat.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Lol! I guess I'll start as soon as possible!
    • Posts: 233 Member
      tresectank wrote: »
      Lol! I guess I'll start as soon as possible!

      Good luck!
    • Posts: 176 Member
      now
    • Posts: 9,248 Member
      DavPul wrote: »
      Depends on the answer to the following question. Do you have a time machine?

      If not, then today is a good day to start

      ^^^^ Yup

      The sooner the better!
    • Posts: 19,251 Member
      Yesterday.
    • Posts: 2,261 Member
      The sooner the better. I once had 100lbs to lose. I've only lost roughly 40lbs of it, but I'm currently 1 size above my goal size. The last time I wore this size, I weighed 40lbs less. I'm currently between 187-190 wearing a size 10/12. The last time I wore a 10/12 I weighed like 140-145.
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