Weightlifting
RedMarrow86ed
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Hi there, BroMos! I've been part of the Reddit community for a while, and have found myself on MFP YET AGAIN trying to get my post-baby weight under control before I get knocked up again.
I've been reading Smart Curves (given to me digitally by a friend; I'd be happy to pass along the .mobi file to anyone else who might want it!) and am now convinced that I want to jump in with the weights all day every day.
Do any of you have experience with that plan of action, or any words of advice/encouragement?
I love my gym and don't think there will be many problems, but sometimes I read r/xxfitness and get SO MAD on behalf of women who are shamed in the weight room. I'm super mouthy, so I don't think I'll have a problem putting someone in line if they talk out of turn to me.
Anyway, you all are awesome, and I'm glad to be on here
I've been reading Smart Curves (given to me digitally by a friend; I'd be happy to pass along the .mobi file to anyone else who might want it!) and am now convinced that I want to jump in with the weights all day every day.
Do any of you have experience with that plan of action, or any words of advice/encouragement?
I love my gym and don't think there will be many problems, but sometimes I read r/xxfitness and get SO MAD on behalf of women who are shamed in the weight room. I'm super mouthy, so I don't think I'll have a problem putting someone in line if they talk out of turn to me.
Anyway, you all are awesome, and I'm glad to be on here
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I don't have advice for this specific plan, I have never read it actually. I just got cleared to do weight lifting again so I am doing a very beginner course.
Advice and encouragement: you will gain a few pounds before you start losing, so don't let that discourage you. One of the fitness threads on reddit had a recent explanation but summary of it is: when you start cardio or weight lifting, your body starts to make more blood. Approximately a pint which is roughly a couple pounds. This is good, having more blood flow is beneficial to your muscles. Anytime you are sore, you are retaining a little more fluid and it is normal. So stay hydrated, stay consistent, stay strong.0
