New Year = New Gym Membership

Ok so it's a new year and I am motivated to lose 20 of the 30lbs. that I gained back since my surgery in 2006.  I remember that when I had my surgery the surgeon said to walk an hour everyday and the weight will come off.  The last time I joined the gym, I walked on the treadmill for 45 min. and did 15 min. weights and seemed to lose inches but gained lbs. because muscle weighs more than fat.  Is it better to do an hour on the treadmill and no weights or 45 min. on the treadmill and 15 min. of weights?  My plan is to lose the lbs. then tone because I want the scale to go down in number.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Hey Sexy,

Honestly, I don't know which i the best plan...Personally I've always done heavy on the cardio side ( water aerobics & tread ), only time I do anything that resembles weights is when we use noodles for resistance in the water & wall work in the water ( push-ups & leg lift ) again really more about resistance than actual weight lifting...

As for the number on the scale, I can relate to the obsession on seeing the number go down, was wrapped to tight around that thought for the 1st year and I still have a figure on the scale that I am hoping to attain this year...However, it is important to know and remember that while muscle weighs more than fat and can reflect a higher number on the scale, muscle is actually much healthier for you since it boosts your metabolism and burns more calories so in the long run, more muscle and fewer calories will translate into great loss & easier maintenance...

Good luck, keep it real...