NSV - Weight lifting is AWESOME - and WHY the scale isn't the best measure of success
Just had to share. I've been fairly discouraged at times, but that ends today!
As I was leaving the gym, one of the trainers patted me on the shoulder and said - "You are doing a great job!! You have lost a TON of weight!" It made my day.
The funny thing? He's only been at the gym since February. In that time, I have lost FOUR lbs. Four. BUT I've been lifting heavy weights like a beast. And he's right, my body does look miles different with each passing week.
SO ladies!!! Don't get discouraged... and REMEMBER, sometimes the scale just doesn't tell the whole story .
I love lifting! Makes me feel strong and firm. That is, when the previous workout's burn subsides. Then I start all over! Yay heavy things (except me)! LOL.
I LOVE strength training! I really need to add a third day in though. Right now i'm just doing Tuesdays & Thursdays. The strength training really helps with definition.
Keep up the great work!
P.s., you're quote of "strong is the new skinny" is very true. I've had this conversation with some of my guy friends. They don't like skinny. They like sculpted/healthier looking girls.
Thanks for posting this today Val! I have been struggling mentally in the past week or so because the scale has barely moved in a month, but I have been really hitting it at the gym with lifting. My husband was poking me in various places last night (heh, not a euphemism, I swear), noting how strong I felt under my padding - so I know my body is changing but dangit if the scale isn't moving.
It varies. I'm very busy some weeks and not so busy on others. Currently, 3-5 days a week I hit the gym for 120 minutes. Run a mile or two, lift with HIIT interspersed, and cool down on the bike or the elliptical (mostly so I can cram some studying in) for about 20 minutes to cool down. I wish I could go every day! It's my time to clear my head space . Sometimes the only place I feel sane, is in the gym!
And THANK YOU everyone!!! I'm such a believer in heavy lifting for girls, now . It truly does amazing things.
That's awesome. I know exactly how you feel, especially when it comes to studying. Though generally I give up the studying for gym time lol
Do you do a split routine?