Getting into Weight Training:A Female Friendly Guide

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What brings you into this neck of the woods? Not that I mind!
 
In the booklet it says...

"Developing muscle is a very effective way to drop body fat as
muscle burns many more calories than fat"

But you say you cant develop muscle while...loosing fat because they are contradictions. (deficit and surplus of calorie intake).

If you really and truly honestly just want to LOOSE WEIGHT just be less of ones self no actual increase of anything unsightly (like bulking up (which I am also aware you say we cant/wont do)) - just ..decrease but as quickly as possible.

Which do we do - just a mixture of activities - is yoga better than doing weight training because it avoids the bulk (beca or ...how do we know what is better than other exercises than others- For ourselves (because you say its individual)?
 
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GlowinNtGrowin said:
"Developing muscle is a very effective way to drop body fat as
muscle burns many more calories than fat"

But you say you cant develop muscle while...loosing fat because they are contradictions. (deficit and surplus of calorie intake).
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Context means everything in this case.

If a person is new to weight training or carrying a good bit of excess fat, concurrent fat loss and muscle gain is a very real possibility.

If you really and truly honestly just want to LOOSE WEIGHT just be less of ones self no actual increase of anything unsightly (like bulking up (which I am also aware you say we cant/wont do)) - just ..decrease but as quickly as possible.

Which do we do - just a mixture of activities - is yoga better than doing weight training because it avoids the bulk (beca or ...how do we know what is better than other exercises than others- For ourselves (because you say its individual)?
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You're trying to peg this to something much simpler and cleaner than it really is.

I like to say this:

Proper nutrition AND exercise (cardio AND resistance training) work in synergy.

Good nutrition = A
Resistance training = B
Cardio = C
Total Health and Good Physique = D

A+B+C=D

Take A, B, or C out of the equation and you are operating sub-optimally and giving up unique benefits associated only with the dropped variable.

Can you lose weight without lifting weights?

Certainly. Losing weight is a function of being in a chronic/consistent energy deficit, meaning, more calories out than in. This deficit can be established however you see fit.... less food, more activity, a combo, etc.

Will you look good only eating less without exercising?

Probably not, unless you are genetically blessed. And if you were, you probably wouldn't be here.

If the number on the scale was all that mattered, this would be a VERY simple process. Unfortunately for some, total health and appearance matter more than the scale and those things require a balanced approach.
 
GlowinNtGrowin said:
"Developing muscle is a very effective way to drop body fat as
muscle burns many more calories than fat"

But you say you cant develop muscle while...loosing fat because they are contradictions. (deficit and surplus of calorie intake).

If you really and truly honestly just want to LOOSE WEIGHT just be less of ones self no actual increase of anything unsightly (like bulking up (which I am also aware you say we cant/wont do)) - just ..decrease but as quickly as possible.

Which do we do - just a mixture of activities - is yoga better than doing weight training because it avoids the bulk (beca or ...how do we know what is better than other exercises than others- For ourselves (because you say its individual)?
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It's lose.

And gaining muscle and losing fat simultaneously does happen. It simply shouldn't be expected, especially the more trained you are or the less fat you're carrying.

 
well...i believe weights training do help women look sexier. However, looking at those hardcore women bodybuilders i would really think twice...

rene
 
Those hardcore bodybuilders are also hopped up on drugs too so there's no reason to think twice.
 
If a person is new to weight training or carrying a good bit of excess fat, concurrent fat loss and muscle gain is a very real possibility.
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If that's the case for an individual--especially female--will the concurrent fat loss and muscle gain continue at roughly the same pace? In other words, will the person remain roughly the same size, but have the fat parts of the body become more muscular without the size diminishing?
 
Thanks for the reply, Steve.

I assume from your answer that you mean that each case is different.

Let's assume that an obese person does weight training, and the fat areas simply become muscle areas with no change in size. Is it possible to later reduce the size of these areas (calves, thighs, biceps, etc)?
 
Question about the girl lifting weights in the photo;

Her arms are quite muscular looking to me, I don't want my arms becoming that pumped up.

I did read that the professional weight lifting women competitors are on the drugs to get really big arms...

So would she be considered a pro?
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would it be just as simple as once I got to a certain size, I can balance out how pumped up that I really want them?

Kelly Rippa's arms are nice too, but I still don't want that much showing of muscle. I know I have quite a bit of a "distorted view" (I actually have Distorted Self-Image)

so I am just wondering.

Thanks for the info. :)

P.S. I have seen the booty shorts and sports bra at my classes too. But I think it's more of a it's bloody hot! Or if you got it flaunt it. I cover it<<jiggle jiggle
 
Just Looked Over the Pictures in the Document...

I was curious from reading all the negative comments directed towards the female model. I have a few comments of my own and it's my opinion and I am sticking by it :) :

1) In my experience there are 'types' of people that go to the gym (a lot of this applies to guys also, but since the post is about women...let's stick to that gender). As far as women, it's usually the ones that go to 'look cute' and wear the skimpy outfits. As much as they try to hide it, they are still very insecure to need constant reinforcement from the opposite sex. Usually, what I inotice is they do a half-ass workout because they are too busy impressing the guys and don't want to sweat because they don't want to perspire or ruin their 'look' or some other such nonsense. They spend most of their gym time trying to solicit some social interaction instead of sculpting their bods.

Then, there are others that actually go to workout. Sometimes they are very attractive women and sometimes they are not, but they usually don't look 'made up' or wear overly revealing attire. You just can't concentrate on lifting, kicking, jumping or whatever if your boob is about to pop out of your top or your shorts are coming up your butt. These women understand they are there to sweat and get the most out of their time at the gym. They usually don't consider the gym a meat market.

But for me, whatever type the person falls under, I don't really mind as long as I get to do my workout. To me, if you need to be the center of attention constantly...that's cool as long as you don't expect special treatment from me. I hate when other women think women will also cater to them because men do it. Sorry, but jiggling or smiling does not translate the same way when your're dealing with your own gender. To me, I will respect you as long as you respect me, that's my motto!

2) As far as the female physique, I dont' consider that woman in the pictures muscular by any means. She is a work in progress just like most of us here. I wasn't sure if I was looking at the wrong pictures. But, I don't see muscular women as unattractive and I don't find muscles intimidating in the least. It is just a matter of personal preference. Personally, I find muscles on women very sexy. It shows that you are not only attractive for the usual T&A factor, but also for your physical strength, and yes, I think a woman that can kick butt is pretty awesome.

On another level, I would not workout to the point of having 8% body fat and being totally ripped because I don't want my own body to look that way, but I also don't want to look 'small' and fragile. That to me, is not sexy, but simply undernourished. As far as serious female body building, I am just not into putting that much energy and effort into anything unless I was going to compete, but I don't find it unattractive on a woman more than a man. I think there is just a point of overdoing the whole muscle thing where it just looks totally unnatural.

Other than that, I will defiinitely read the info and see if there's anything I can incorporate into my current routine.
 
Her arms are quite muscular looking to me, I don't want my arms becoming that pumped up.
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Seriously? I went back and looked specifically at her arms in every photo and I don't see ANY definition. It might be a function of the way she's holding herself for the camera, but I see slim arms w/out any visible muscle.

I think you need to take this into consideration:
I know I have quite a bit of a "distorted view" (I actually have Distorted Self-Image)
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If you want saggy arms, then go for it. :) But I think everyone looks better with a little tightness to the arms and shoulders.
 
I read couple of lines very interesting thank you for sharing.
 
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