Why would you not weight lift while losing weight?
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kshama2001 wrote: »
Believe it or not, there are people who don't consider body weight exercises as weight lifting. When I read someone talking about weight lifting, I go with the idea they mean putting pre-measured, weighted plates on a weighted, metal bar and lifting them up and down with their arms/legs/other body part.
I don't lift in the traditional sense, just body weight or no weight. Frankly, weight lifting is boring af to me.0 -
Onhowtobelovely wrote: »I think a lot of people feel that weight training will make an already overweight person larger.
I think this is exactly it. And I've noticed it's only a recurring trend in people who are completely new to fitness. Anyone with experience knows this isn't how it works. It's all just a matter of educating people on how weight loss works, and weights is definitely a key part of it.
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I swim alot because I have OA and avoided weights because I have wrist problems. Last year I started going to the gym because I couldn't swim for a month--minor surgery. It was amazing. My posture got better after 2 weeks, plus my body looked better and people I knew from swimming said so. Here I had been resisting all these years going to the gym--I had zero interest. I did follow usmrcp's thread on recomp and thanks to her decided to try. I now fit it in along with swimming. I'm 61, and the results are astounding.0
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I've been lifting during my weight loss journey and it has really improved my metabolism. I was lucky enough to find a trainer who helped me work my macros as well as help me feel comfortable as a beginner. I've been lifting for 2 years and recently started heavy lifting. I've used super-sets and tri-sets during weight training as cardio and spend less time on the treadmill/elliptical. It's all personal preference but lifting during weight loss IMO yields the best results.0
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I definitely understand they "gymtimidation" when you aren't already in good shape...or any shape LOL BUT since I started getting up at 5am to do my 40 minute program (only time I can due to work and kiddos waking and all the other normal life stuff) I have lost over 30 lbs and tons of inches from all over thanks to just lifting Mon, Weds, and Friday. I invested in a plate and barbell set and rack and it is much cheaper than a gym membership in the long run and done in the comfort and convenience of my home. I am in a deficit because I have a lot to lose so sometimes it's tough. It's REALLY tough when I would rather sleep but noone is going to snap their fingers and make me my goal weight. I am committed for the long term to get to my goal and sometimes I don't enjoy the process, but I just do it anyway because that's the only way I am going to see results. A lot of larger folks have med issues or they want to "get to their goal" before lifting, and it works for some people. I just want to kill 2 birds with one stone so by the time I am close to my goal I am still strong, rather--stronger! A lot of my big loser friends say their biggest regret was not incorporating lifting when they started, so I heed their advice from their obvious motivational results and it's been working for me. Everyone is different but if you can, I think you should try!0
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I saw a few posts from people trying to lose a lot of weight. They are cutting calories and doing cardio and purposely not weight training. They plan to weight lift after the weight is off. Both my trainer and nutritionist say that's incorrect way to go. We should do weights and cardio the whole time. Any ideas what's correct?
I'd make the observation that the correct way to go is the way that's sustainable for the individual. It's pointless to try to determine another individuals motivations for their choices.
As noted upthread, if one tries to make too many changes at once it's unlikely to be sustainable, people become overwhelmed by change.
Similarly, it's a choice. As noted, there are only so many hours in the day. I know from a personal perspective I could choose to do a job that didn't involve spending 5 of those 24 hours commuting, but the compromises are unpalatable to me; significantly reduced income, or significantly increased housing cost.
Equally, it depends on objectives. That said it depends on whether one includes bodyweight in your definition. That's enough for most people in practice, albeit the limitation on progression is more about technical ability than the weight itself.
And then, there's the cost. I don't know about you, but around me a gym membership is expensive.0 -
Does weight lifting have any advantages over other kind of resistance training? At the moment, I only use my bodyweight, dumbbells, or machines.
I have to keep the weights light and work my way up slowly because of my disability. I'm seeing some progress, but I feel like there's no point in me taking up space in the free weights section when I still can't even pick up anything heavier than a 10kg barbell.0 -
Jessika29669 wrote: »I definitely understand they "gymtimidation" when you aren't already in good shape...or any shape LOL BUT since I started getting up at 5am to do my 40 minute program (only time I can due to work and kiddos waking and all the other normal life stuff) I have lost over 30 lbs and tons of inches from all over thanks to just lifting Mon, Weds, and Friday. I invested in a plate and barbell set and rack and it is much cheaper than a gym membership in the long run and done in the comfort and convenience of my home. I am in a deficit because I have a lot to lose so sometimes it's tough. It's REALLY tough when I would rather sleep but noone is going to snap their fingers and make me my goal weight. I am committed for the long term to get to my goal and sometimes I don't enjoy the process, but I just do it anyway because that's the only way I am going to see results. A lot of larger folks have med issues or they want to "get to their goal" before lifting, and it works for some people. I just want to kill 2 birds with one stone so by the time I am close to my goal I am still strong, rather--stronger! A lot of my big loser friends say their biggest regret was not incorporating lifting when they started, so I heed their advice from their obvious motivational results and it's been working for me. Everyone is different but if you can, I think you should try!
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I like weight training, it does a fine job toning up my body. Plus it doesn't spike my hunger like cardio only does. I do some cardio with the weight circuits. But nothing excessive.0
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That's my other concern, so many people I know lost 100 or more without strength training, then regret it big time. Since it can be done in your own home and makes you stronger, I'm doing it! I thought there was some reason certain people were waiting, like type of diet or something. That's why I was asking0
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snowflake954 wrote: »I swim alot because I have OA and avoided weights because I have wrist problems. Last year I started going to the gym because I couldn't swim for a month--minor surgery. It was amazing. My posture got better after 2 weeks, plus my body looked better and people I knew from swimming said so. Here I had been resisting all these years going to the gym--I had zero interest. I did follow usmrcp's thread on recomp and thanks to her decided to try. I now fit it in along with swimming. I'm 61, and the results are astounding.
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Great, thanks for sharing your story!0
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laurenpjokl wrote: »Does weight lifting have any advantages over other kind of resistance training? At the moment, I only use my bodyweight, dumbbells, or machines.
I have to keep the weights light and work my way up slowly because of my disability. I'm seeing some progress, but I feel like there's no point in me taking up space in the free weights section when I still can't even pick up anything heavier than a 10kg barbell.
I do primarily dumbbells. I go to my gym the hour before close - I'm usually the only woman in the free weights section and get the lower weights all to myself.
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laurenpjokl wrote: »Does weight lifting have any advantages over other kind of resistance training? At the moment, I only use my bodyweight, dumbbells, or machines.
I have to keep the weights light and work my way up slowly because of my disability. I'm seeing some progress, but I feel like there's no point in me taking up space in the free weights section when I still can't even pick up anything heavier than a 10kg barbell.
Dumbbells and machines are very similar to free weights like a barbell. It's personal preference, you can get a great body with anything as long as there is resistance and it's moderately heavy you'll gain muscle. TUT is very important (time under tension)
I prefer free weights for range of motion and stabilizing muscles, but if there is disability I would stay with something like a smith machine and lighter weight. Machines are wonderful either way. At least you're are doing something regardless, something is always better than nothing!0 -
Because I find it boring.0
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I think as a few others pointed out it is a combination of things.
First, for weight lifting to be productive it has to be a structured program. For some that may involve reading books and doing it yourself, for others it may mean hiring a trainer. Either way it is involves much more time and energy than getting on a treadmill or something for 40mins.
Second, for many people it is difficult to find the dedication to lose weight to begin with, but to spread it our further on a weightlifting program, can be quite overwhelming.
Lastly many people I know could care less about increasing the size of their muscles they merely want to drop some weight. Losing fat and maintaining cardiovascular health by walking and or running is a great way to improve your overall health.0 -
My thing is my knees and ankle. I messed up my right knee and it never fully recovered, and I sprained my left ankle which never fully recovered. I can do day to day walking and jogs even, but one crazy lunge and I'm feeling it in a bad way. Which sucks because I know compound exercises are the best thing for fat loss.0
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midwesterner85 wrote: »Personally, it is because I just plain do not have the time to lift weights. I don't have 2 hour blocks of time, 3 non-consecutive days each week. My schedule is way too tight with work and class. I intend to lift after I graduate with my current degree program, but I also hope to reach my goal weight by then.
45 mins 3x a week. Everyone has time for that.0 -
I can understand not lifting weights because you don't like to, but I don't know why anyone would postpone lifting until the weight is off. I'm 260 pounds and lift weights. It takes up 90 minutes of my week, and I'm thrilled with the results. Yes, 100 pounds of extra fat does look better when the muscles below are winning the fight against gravity. When I started lifting the scale number dropped faster on the same calories, and my pant sizes dropped even faster. I fell off the diet and exercise wagon for six months, got up to 275 and didn't even realize it because I was wearing my old fat clothes from when I was 250.0
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I think the "gymtimidation" factor has a lot to do with it. I love weight training and have been incorporating it into my workouts for a long time. But, it was very intimidating when I first started and what helped me was my gym offered a barbell/weight training class. I prefer the classes/group fitness because I like the music (usually - I get sick of the same songs on my playlist) and I am more dedicated when I am in a class format. I'm less likely to cheat or half *kitten* it when I see everyone around me pushing themselves. I think classes are also good because no one is looking at you - everyone is focused on their own workout. I am still recovering from a shoulder injury so I cannot lift as much as I'd like to, but at least I can still do something.
I know a lot of women think they're going to bulk up when they start using weights, when we all know that's not going to be the case. I too think you see a quicker weight loss (numbers on the scale) when you're just eating at a calorie deficit and a lot of people don't have the patience to wait to see results. I have to remind myself that because I do weights, I'm not going to see the numbers reflected on the scale as quickly as someone that is just eating at a deficit. I go more by how my clothes fit and now I'm finally taking my measurements and keeping track of that.0 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »Personally, it is because I just plain do not have the time to lift weights. I don't have 2 hour blocks of time, 3 non-consecutive days each week. My schedule is way too tight with work and class. I intend to lift after I graduate with my current degree program, but I also hope to reach my goal weight by then.
45 mins 3x a week. Everyone has time for that.
Nope. I work a minimum of 50 hours a week - 10 hour days, 5 days a week, plus one or two Saturdays a month, as well. I see my children for about half an hour in the morning before I go to work; when I get home, I see my younger one for half an hour to an hour before he goes to bed; I get about two hours with my older ones before they go to bed. As soon as they're in bed, I work on my dissertation until I go to bed. Sundays I have church, some time with my kids, a nap if I'm lucky.... and my dissertation. On a good night, I get six hours of sleep; more often than not, I get five or less. Not only do I not have a spare 45 minutes, I do not have the half hour travel time to and from the gym; I have neither the space nor the resources to have weights at home; and again, no time. Waking up earlier than I do now would mean even less sleep, and I am at the point now where exhaustion is beginning to affect me physically - I cannot afford to lose more sleep; by the end of the day, not only do I not have the energy, but I also have my dissertation.
And that is why I don't lift weights.0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »And then, there's the cost. I don't know about you, but around me a gym membership is expensive.
This. I am way too cheap to pay for a gym membership and then a PT on top of that to teach me the proper form.
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eyeshinebright wrote: »My thing is my knees and ankle. I messed up my right knee and it never fully recovered, and I sprained my left ankle which never fully recovered. I can do day to day walking and jogs even, but one crazy lunge and I'm feeling it in a bad way. Which sucks because I know compound exercises are the best thing for fat loss.
I have knee issues and so focus my weight lifting time on my upper body.0 -
Because I don't wanna go into sensory overload.0
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Oh my goodness I love weight training and I LOVE the way that it makes my body look. I still have 29lbs to lose, but my arms are really starting to look CUT, and weight training has not affected my weight loss AT ALL. Down 25lb in 3m
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midwesterner85 wrote: »Personally, it is because I just plain do not have the time to lift weights. I don't have 2 hour blocks of time, 3 non-consecutive days each week. My schedule is way too tight with work and class. I intend to lift after I graduate with my current degree program, but I also hope to reach my goal weight by then.
45 mins 3x a week. Everyone has time for that.
Nope, because I also must drive 1 hr. round trip to get to the gym and back. I live in a rural area. If you knew my schedule, you might understand. I'm not going to argue with you, just adding my reason.
ETA: I work FT (and it is a busy time of year right now), I'm a FT grad student, and I am politically active (I am a party official). I intend to start lifting after graduating (Oct.) and after the election (Nov.).0 -
I recently (in the past two weeks) have started incorporating strength training back into my routine 3x/week. I can definitely tell a difference in how I look at this weight vs how I looked 20 lbs lighter previously. My thighs don't look as flabby now as they did even when I was smaller. I don't lift heavy by any means. I stick to using free weights and doing squats, lunges, etc.0
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I feel jealous of the larger ladies/men who weightlift while losing weight. It's a great time to start weightlifting in my opinion as you start with your bodyweight working against you. You build strength while losing weight so as your bodyweight goes down the weights on the bar can go higher and the overall weight doesn't change but looks far more impressive.
I feel far more judged at my weight going into the gym and struggling with the weight than the larger person doing the same weight (Despite having more body weight to work against).0 -
Just do light weight high reps don't worry about lifting heavy. Every one has different genetics.0
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lauraesh0384 wrote: »I recently (in the past two weeks) have started incorporating strength training back into my routine 3x/week. I can definitely tell a difference in how I look at this weight vs how I looked 20 lbs lighter previously. My thighs don't look as flabby now as they did even when I was smaller. I don't lift heavy by any means. I stick to using free weights and doing squats, lunges, etc.lauraesh0384 wrote: »I recently (in the past two weeks) have started incorporating strength training back into my routine 3x/week. I can definitely tell a difference in how I look at this weight vs how I looked 20 lbs lighter previously. My thighs don't look as flabby now as they did even when I was smaller. I don't lift heavy by any means. I stick to using free weights and doing squats, lunges, etc.
YOU should look alot more toned and more energetic0
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