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Funny how life mirrors you sometimes! I have been slowly adding back in weights to my workouts, convinced that while I don't want to look like a bodybuilder, I for sure want to be toned and ready for summer this year!
So, I will not be afraid of lifting weights.
Eating my veggies.
Up'ing my protein just a tad.
Then I get an email this morning from Women's Health! Sure fire way to get the weight off... Weights, Veggies, Protein. HA!
And down a pound this morning! Made the committed change about a four days ago. (lowering cardio emphasis in gym to warm up/weights/cool down). I do think there is a connection to the pound gone.
Will be doing this again this week, and we shall see. For now, I'll take it!
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144.0 lb
Lost so far: 6.0 lb.
Still to go: 4.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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losing 0.5 lb a week
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Lift weights, you will feel great! I honestly don't know any females that lift that are pumped up. It takes HOURS of dedication only lifting to look like that. I use to lift for HOURS and I was never bulky, but was toned. Enjoy your new strength, it will help us a lot when we get older! It's hard to understand why my mother can't get up if she falls on the floor or can't open doors. I don't want to be like that! It will pay off! Congrads on the pound down! YEAH!!
11 Mar 12 by member: Lizzygracemusic
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1 of the things that will prevent you from getting that big is testosterone. There is a reason women dont look like body builders without lots of work, and lots of em..help.. It requires lots of testosterone to build that much muscle.
11 Mar 12 by member: Thaylin
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Congrats! I'm glad the scale is moving in the right direction! Thanks for the info. :) While I've never been afraid of lifting weights, I've been very lazy about it lately. Time to get back to some strength training.
11 Mar 12 by member: just.keep.swimming
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Good for you! I think strength training is definitely a key part of anyone's workout plan and wouldn't be surprised at all if the change is helping you on the scale. We're rooting for your continued forward progress! :-) You deserve success!
11 Mar 12 by member: gnat824
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Yeah... Well done, it must be so good to see that scale moving again. Once I have completed my 5k challenge in May, I shall be upping my strength training. Don't get me wrong, I will NOT be ditching the cardio, as I am finding it hard to get back to the same level of fitness, I had 6 months ago. At that time, I eased down on the cardio and instead of doing HIIT and running, I replaced it with brisk walking, rowing machine, and stationery bike. I then took up spin 6 weeks ago (just once a week) and it nearly killed me.
I now know, I want to be fit enough to run, but also want to include strength training to 'tone' the flabby bits. For the moment - the 5k is my priority - but I am sure, when I go back to the weight machines - I will have to 'start' again.
11 Mar 12 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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Way to go Paula! Your hard work on those muscles is paying dividends. Congratulations!
11 Mar 12 by member: Sandy701
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Nice on the weightloss and the plan. congrats Paula
11 Mar 12 by member: Helewis
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