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When should I start using weights

tresectank
tresectank 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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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Now
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    ^Like the above comment said. :)
  • mateoeche
    mateoeche Posts: 1 Member
    You can do both, and I'd recommend doing about 45 minutes of cardio before each strength training session.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb 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!
  • DavPul
    DavPul 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
  • MaddyT122
    MaddyT122 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
  • aub6689
    aub6689 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.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Yesterday
  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    The more lean muscle you have, the more efficiently you burn fat.
  • tresectank
    tresectank Posts: 5 Member
    Lol! I guess I'll start as soon as possible!
  • Fit4LifeAR
    Fit4LifeAR Posts: 233 Member
    tresectank wrote: »
    Lol! I guess I'll start as soon as possible!

    Good luck!
  • LiveLoveRunFar
    LiveLoveRunFar Posts: 176 Member
    now
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe 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!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Yesterday.
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun 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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