Fit2Lose

My strategy for exercise will be focused on full body resistance training (free weights and some machines), as opposed to cardiovascular/aerobic workouts. Why? Muscle burns fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. Go into any gym and look for the most fit people. I guarantee you will find them in the free weight area. This is true for women as well. Many women are concerned that resistance training will make them buff and too muscular. The truth is, 3 days of weight training a week isn’t nearly enough to turn you into a bodybuilder. You can achieve a firm, lean look by training with light weights and concentrating on form and range of motion.

I am not entirely ignoring cardio though. Endurance and stamina are important, and cardio is the way to build it.

My workout schedule looks like this: 3 days of weight training, and 2 days of cardio.
I will be posting my entire workout routine soon.

My weight loss progress has been slower than I would like. I did attend a friend’s wedding over the weekend, and have eaten out (not fast food), so I’ve exceeded my calorie limit a few times I’ve also skipped more cardio days than I care to admit…

With that in mind, I have added an additional 20 minutes of cardio after my resistance training, and will try harder to get to the gym for my cardio workouts. I want to start seeing more results!