Lifting For Weightloss
mlb0508
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I lost a significant amount of weight in 2017 and gained it back. I have started over again and have heard a lot of people and research say that lifting weights is important for weightloss. I'm not sure where to start, how much weight or sets of reps. Any advice?
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Eating less calories than you burn is important for weight loss. While lifting does burn some calories, its main purpose is to preserve/build muscle and strength while losing weight. Plus for many people it's fun and builds confidence.
There is a list of programs in the gaining/bodybuilding section stickies. Let me find it for you.
Here it is
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p14 -
Eating less calories than you burn is important for weight loss. While lifting does burn some calories, its main purpose is to preserve/build muscle and strength while losing weight. Plus for many people it's fun and builds confidence.
There is a list of programs in the gaining/bodybuilding section stickies. Let me find it for you.
Here it is
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
That^^
Calorie deficit for weight loss.
Lifting to feel and look like a badass!
Didja find it yet, @sardelsa? I have it.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
ETA: Yep, guess so... :laugh:3 -
Thanks @quiksilver296! I edited it and added it to the post. I really wish I had a keyboard shortcut for threads sometimes2
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Thanks @quiksilver296! I edited it and added it to the post. I really wish I had a keyboard shortcut for threads sometimes
I have a Word doc on my desktop with the most linked threads. I just copy and paste.3 -
Thanks everyone. I want to do weight lifting because of it's health benefits and also because I've seen so many before and after pics of people at the same weight but because they lift, it completely changes and sculpts the way their body looks. I do enjoy it too 😊 but I feel lost when doing it.0
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Thanks everyone. I want to do weight lifting because of it's health benefits and also because I've seen so many before and after pics of people at the same weight but because they lift, it completely changes and sculpts the way their body looks. I do enjoy it too 😊 but I feel lost when doing it.
I started with Stronglifts 5X5. Simple and only 5 lifts to learn.
You can also download the app at stronglifts.com and it tells you what lifts to do on which day and how much weight to put on the bar.
I did that program for about 14 months before I moved on to an intermediate program. Now I'm a competitive powerlifter with seven state records.
This was what my progress looked like when I was doing Stronglifts:
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I started out with stronglifts too, it’s very easy to follow. I can’t recommend lifting enough. It’s done so much for my body and mental health.1
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I do enjoy it too 😊 but I feel lost when doing it.
Where do you lift? At home or at a gym? If it's the latter I totally relate. I felt weird and like I didn't belong the first time I started lifting regularly. Two things I've learned..
First, nobody's looking at you or cares so don't stress about that.
Second, if you don't know, ask. I had a hard time with this personally because I'm pretty quiet in general so stepping out my comfort zone and approaching someone is scary on its own but honestly, a lot of people are more than willing to help.
- see someone doing an exercise you want to try
- approach when they're between sets and ask them if they can show you proper technique
That's what worked for me anyway. Can make a lot of gym buddies that way too. Goodluck, have fun, kick *kitten*!0 -
I lost a significant amount of weight in 2017 and gained it back. I have started over again and have heard a lot of people and research say that lifting weights is important for weightloss. I'm not sure where to start, how much weight or sets of reps. Any advice?I lost a significant amount of weight in 2017 and gained it back. I have started over again and have heard a lot of people and research say that lifting weights is important for weightloss. I'm not sure where to start, how much weight or sets of reps. Any advice?I lost a significant amount of weight in 2017 and gained it back. I have started over again and have heard a lot of people and research say that lifting weights is important for weightloss. I'm not sure where to start, how much weight or sets of reps. Any advice?
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I am lifting weights now that I never thought possible at my age (69 yo). I started by reading several free beginner videos on YouTube. They really helped me!1
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