SHOULD I WEIGHT TRAIN NOW?
HELLO LADIES AND GENTS I AM 2.5 MONTH OUT AND HAVE LOST 60 POUNDS WITH CARDIO 5-6 DAYS A WEEK BETWEEN 1-1 AND 15MIN I WEIGH 240 AND MY GOAL IS 185 SHOULD I START LIFTING WEIGHTS KNOW I DONT WANT TO INTERRUPT THE SCALE IN THE PROCESS BECAUSE OF COURSE MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE. I HAVE BEEN DOING NOTHING BUT PUSH UPS SIT UPS AND DIPS. I WAS GOING TO START LIFTING DOING RESISTANCE TRAINING WHEN I GOT TO 220 WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK? THANKS GUYS AND GALS
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125 TOTAL LOST
Weight training is very important. Yes it's true that muscle ways 2 x's more than fat, but it also helps burn fat twice as fast than without it. The scale may not move if you are looking to bulk, however the inches will peel off, which probably matters more than what the scale says. Good luck bro, and great job so far...
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Dan Benintendi - OH Support Group Leader
www.trimywill.com
www.swimfromobesity.com
www.trimywill.blogspot.com
Support Group: www.obesityhelp.com/group/Post_Op_PRs/
Yes.
Muscle loss is a very real problem. I did all cardio for several months, and when I finally decided to do some strength training, I had lost a ton of upper body strength. I am still struggling to get it back.
Yeah muscle weighs more, but on the up side, muscle burns calories just being there. lean muscle mass is your friend. I would recommend lifting. They don't have to be heavy weight, just something to keep you toned and slow down any potential muscle loss.
Scott
Muscle loss is a very real problem. I did all cardio for several months, and when I finally decided to do some strength training, I had lost a ton of upper body strength. I am still struggling to get it back.
Yeah muscle weighs more, but on the up side, muscle burns calories just being there. lean muscle mass is your friend. I would recommend lifting. They don't have to be heavy weight, just something to keep you toned and slow down any potential muscle loss.
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
I'm a believer in strength training during wl. We need strong muscles and good muscle tone so I do aerobics and strength daily. Also, the extra skin I've got hanging around would look twice as bad were I not muscular.
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Definitely. I take a toning class 2 times a week and it's made a huge difference. I also do weights/machines when I get a chance. It's very important to build those muscles!
Good luck!
Good luck!
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