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I usally weigh myself the end of every month. I find that weighing myself weekly was too anxious, also finding myself disappointed. By the end of the month im satisfied

This is smart. Will do.

Sorry guys, but the food is weighing more than it should. For instance ill put a hand full of cauliflower & itll weigh in oz 2.46 (example)

Yes im weighing the food & its weighing more than it should.

Her body is goals. I know i cany achieve that quickly and it takes time but iam determined. Slow and steady wins the race.

That was very helpful, iam definitely trying to get my BF down. I actually just signed up for a trainer today, because my goals are nearly "fitness model standards" eventually. How can i find out my BF and keep track of it?

This.

Hey guys, I decided to checkout Bodybuilding.com they have a free 30day shred program. I will let you guys know how day 1 goes of practicing what they have planned for me.

Ok so how long should i do cardio for and how long should i lift for? Or should i alternate days?

Ok so how long should i do cardio for and how long should i lift for? Or should i alternate days?

Thats a great benefit, I was thinking of purchasing a resistence band. Is this ok for beginners? Or should i do something a bit more intense? [/quote] Ok im thinking of starting off with resistence bands, will this be ok until i start to get the hang of lifting?

We are in the same weight range, and have similar goal weights. although i am around 5'5 - 5'6. I say slow & steady wins the race. Stick to 1 - 1.5 pounds a week. 2 pounds a week will be hard to attain and you will probably binge eat due to little calories being digested. Also don't just go off of what the scale says if…

You will also be a lower BF% at every weight while you lose while gaining strength. Another benefit of the maintaining muscle as you lose is that it is easier to maintain what you already have than it is to build new muscle.[/quote] Thats a great benefit, I was thinking of purchasing a resistence band. Is this ok for…

thanks for clearing that up

Hahaha :D Good to know. Will do today after i finish some cardio

Ok so weighing at 175 it is ok for me to start lifting/resistence training?

So looking at everyone's answers it really depends on an account of things such as weighing your food, exercise & just the person over all. Mines always say i should be 10 pounds less in 5wks but i only tend to lose 5-6 pounds a month.

Thanks!

My goal is to be atleast toned like this. Not too bulky but a feminine tone. I know i wont look EXACTLY like her due to different body types etc, but i do admire her ab and leg definition.

lol the bulk and cut cycles did confuse me a bit. Thank you, do you have a good beginners program that i can possibly use?

Wow thank you for this detailed post it was really helpful, especially being female. You mentioned sticking to cardio for 18 months first, i do want to slim down before i start building muscle. Iam currently 175 goal weight is to be 140. From there i want to tone. I mean, i would love to do both now but i dont want to…

Well yes that sounds very unhealthy, worst thing is you cant see it so that makes it worst. Weight is verrry sneaky

Thanks for the clarity, it was becoming a bit confusing.

Ok thanks so much

Yeah thats my case as well, although when i lose weight there does happen to be a 2-5inch gain in space.

Oh please, troll

Ok so to get started in resistence training should i start off with help? Or is it pretty simple to just do it yourself?

So what does it come off from then?

so do you think resistence training + cardio will help me lose weight faster? Or will i lose at the same pace regardless? Not rushing just curious because it seems as if ill be doing twice as much exercising.

Oh & i forgot the booty! I also want to tone & lift the gluts