Total Solution Lynne's journey to losing 6stone and running 5k. Countdown to Philadelphia.

[yoyoagogo]

I can't remember why but I read a while back about how it is good for women to do free weights.

Yes it's very good Lynne - as you build strong supple muscle mass it speeds up your metabolism. There's loads of good stuff free online if you google x

 

[Mere]

Originally when I joined the gym the guy who ran it insisted that women did some free weight work. I only stopped doing it when I did exercises on the power plate as I was working the same muscles but in quarter of the time.

 

[Lois]

Hiya Lynne, hope today's a good one for you xx

 

[Susie58]

Getting serious on the exercise front Lynne, well done xx

 

[Darcy15]

Going great there Lynne - well done

 

[Miss Mac]

Are you managing to fit the gym in lynne?
Hows diet going after holiday?
Sometimes it can be tough to get back on track? X

 

[Phoenix87]

Thanks everyone. Sorry I'm not about much at the minute. Working long days and don't have much free time. I'll try to catch up more when I get a but more time.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good books on weights training for women?

Hi Lynne, no real recommendations as I have only just started looking for more info on weight training for women too. I am also a long way off putting any of it into practice! I came across 'Thinner, Leaner, Stronger' on amazon and I saw on Sleek_Chick's diary she had mentioned weight training and she said she had heard of 'The New Rules of Lifting for Women'.

I purchased the first book and I have read a bit today and there is some good information in it. But there is also a site called Simply Shredded and they have an 'Ultimate Female Training Guide' which has very similar information for free and a 12 week guide. (I know I can't add links yet because of my number of posts, but I am hoping mentioning like this is ok??). I am sure there are many more like it out there too.

Like I said, I'm a complete novice and I thought getting a book would help with lots of pictures etc, but the one I have doesn't and a lot of sites seem to assume you know what the moves are etc. Do you have someone at your gym you could ask?

 

[Shrimp]

How was your day Lynne? X

 

[carrieclaus]

Looking forward to your post today Lynne, hope you've done fab xxx

 

[Lois]

Good afternoon Lynne, how are you doing? Hoping you're well xx

 

[lynneonextante]

Just a quick post. Having car problems - last thing I need right now! Will try and catch up later. Back to my pre holiday weight so that's good.

Christmas Challenge (50 lb loss)
Day 1 / 109 - Weight - 13st 13lb - 1121 calories
Day 2 / 109 - Weight - 13st 10lb - 3lb loss - 1420 calories
Day 3 / 109 - Weight - 13st 10lb - STS - 5025 steps - 991 calories in / 1838 out (153 over)
Day 4 / 109 - Weight - 13st 6lb - 4lb loss - Total loss 7lb - 43lb to lose
Day 5 / 109 - Weight - 13st 8lb - 2lb gain - Total loss 5lb - 45lb to lose
Day 6 /109 - Weight - 13st 7lb - 1lb loss - Total loss 6lb - 44lb to lose
Day 11 / 109 - Weight 13st 5lb - 2lb loss - Total loss 8lb - 42lb to lose (Sunday 21st September)

Altinkum Challenge (Provisional Challenge - 80lb loss)
Day 110 / 337

 

[Mere]

Well done Lynne hope the car is better soon. x

 

[Susie58]

More money, hope the cars not to expensive to fix!!

Great to see you are still moving down weight wise Lynne, well done x

 

[Shrimp]

Oh no...for the car.

and well done for getting back to pre holiday weight x

 

[Sleek_Chick]

Hey Lynne
Well done on the loss. I would recommend the 'New Rules of Lifting for Women' to get you started. It is very popular over on myfitnesspal; it has pictures, which demonstrate how to do the moves. It is great for beginners. Alternatively, you could ask someone at your gym. I would be weary of some personal trainers; they seem to think that women should stick to pink dumbbells and shouldn't lift too heavy. They are wrong. As a woman, you can't bulk up without serious lifting; even then, it would take years. Try and lift as heavy as you can, and you will get results, but pace yourself. xx

 

[Tigs]

Well done Lynne on getting back to your pre holiday weight that's fab x

 

[Lois]

Hi Lynne, well done for getting back to your pre holiday weight already.
Hope you're still going strong and the car's sorted xx

 

[Miss Mac]

Hows the diet and the gym going lynne?

 

[Susie58]

Hi Lynne, hope you are ok xx

 

[Shrimp]

Lynne you ok