No i dont use a heart rate monitor. Now Lets get back to the question i need answered! Should i lose the weight, than do weight lifting? or do both at the same time. Because I read somewhere that as you lose weight you should do some type of weight lifting to get lean body mass so your body doesnt have stretched skin etc.. If i do HIIT 3 times a week, what else should i do? I have a bench press, dumbells etc, in my basement. I can easily use that equipment with a spotter. I just want to clear up the confusion about it, because a lot of people say you cant lose weight and gain muscle. So if I should do both, should i eat more on the days i weight lift? lol It's all a little cloudy for me right now, any help would be much appreciated!