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weightloss_acc
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I am a female and i was wondering if it would be better to loose weight then lift. Weights or do both at the same time?
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Same time.2
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I am going to go way, way out on a limb . . . nah, not really. You'll get more or less the same answer from most, I expect.
Start lifting yesterday. Lifting, or some other form of resistance training, is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself when staring to lose weight. It's hugely beneficial for a variety of goals (beyond just dropping scale weight), and it's something you can't really make up for later. Lift / engage in resistance training as soon as you can.5 -
Yes, what Cortelli said, it's easier to maintain muscle than build it, so start with the strength training as soon as possible, you don't need to join a gym, you can look up some bodyweight routines and start there if you want.3
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Liiiiift! Lift heavy! Lift now!4
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Both.2
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lift now3
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Hi. I'm brand new to lifting. I am currently doing both (weight loss and lifting). I started mfp 96 days ago. I'd lost 2st 8lbs (36lbs) when I decided to try something new. I have been lifting for four weeks now. When I started, my trainer recommended increasing my calorie intake from 1200 to 1500. I have done that and I'm currently at a loss of 3st 6lbs (48lbs). I have never ever felt better since I started lifting. Good luck.9
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Always start strength from the beginning2
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Definitely- learn from my mistakes! I wish I had started lifting from the beginning.2
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Why is lifting necessary from the start?0
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Because muscle burns fat faster, that is why you should start lifting any strength workout! I found strength workout to help me faster than cardio in losing weight.3
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weightloss_acc wrote: »Why is lifting necessary from the start?
I wouldn't say it's necessary, but obviously highly recommended.
Lifting while losing weight is going to maintain the muscle you have now and affect your body composition when you get to goal.2 -
weightloss_acc wrote: »Why is lifting necessary from the start?[/quote/]
Because it feels great!
Because your body will change in amazing ways! Like going from size 24 to size 12, as pictured.1 -
Heather4448 wrote: »weightloss_acc wrote: »Why is lifting necessary from the start?[/quote/]
Because it feels great!
Because your body will change in amazing ways! Like going from size 24 to size 12, as pictured.
U look great!1 -
You can pull weights making it as your exercise regimen. Exercise to tone up and feel good calorie deficit for weight loss, but It doesnt mean that you dont need any exercises to lose weight, exercise helps controling weight and improve body function at the same time0
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I don't think I've ever seen a post from someone who regretted lifting in the beginning of their weight loss journey, whereas I have seen many by people who regretted not starting to lift earlier.5
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I see a theme developing here and it is absolutely correct. If you don't start lifting now, your body will burn muscle too, not just fat. Lifting to retain muscle will actually increase the fat burned at the same deficit and greatly improve body composition. In other words, you will end up looking fit instead of just skinny.0
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Adding muscle will speed up your metabolism him and also your weight loss. Definitely do the weights!0
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Do both1
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weightloss_acc wrote: »I am a female and i was wondering if it would be better to loose weight then lift. Weights or do both at the same time?
Lift now, and lift after.1
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