Here is #5 in my weight loss tips video series. It’s based on my blog post – “Notes on How I Lost Weight”. I’m breaking down each tip via video to explain how I did it and what it means. The tips are in no particular order. Do what works for you! Tips 1 through 5 are on my YouTube Channel now.
Here is the original post: Notes on How I Lost Weight
Weight Loss Tip #5: Strength Training
This is what I said in the first post…
5. I’m doing some strength training.
I’ve been incorporating more strength training into my workouts. I think this helps me feel better about my body – which turns into me treating my body better. (We’ll talk about this more soon – I’ve been getting a lot of questions on my strength routine.)
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Hey Monica,
these look so good! I’m dying to try your tips Weight Loss Tip #5–on Strength Training,however I read that some of the “healthy foods” you’re eating every day are making your fat cells sick, and making it impossible to lose weight.
Really inspired. These tips really helped. Glad I found this post.
Hi there,
I have been watching your videos for quite a while now, i was very inspired with this particular blogpost https://runeatrepeat.com/2017/07/11/notes-on-how-i-lost-weight/ some really good info and personal touch.
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Gain strength and loose weight at the same time, isn’t that great?
Too many women actually shy away from building muscle entirely based on a wrong assumption – “bulky”. But when used in conjunction with a proper diet plan, building muscle results in a tighter body with less body fat. I always recommend it to my clients since this type of workout really does have the power to completely change one’s body (I wrote about strength training for women here: https://totalshape.com/fitness/strength-training-for-women/). Glad you’ve did it!
I think strength training helps me be a better runner when I do it consistently. I do some pushups and by some I mean 3 during a morning yoga routine sometimes.
A very useful workout program for women
Hi Monica!
Thanks for another great video.
For how long do you lift? I do hand weights- various moves twice a week- for only five minutes! How long do you lift?
Thanks,
Amy
I usually do a strength session for about 20 minutes. I’ll do 8 to 10 moves 2x for 30 to 60 seconds with some rest.
I try to incorporate weights at least once a week. My problem is that when I get going on my workout I usually waste a lot of time deciding what to do lol.
I hear ya. Do you have a set area of the body you try to hit – that helps. Like if you’re doing back and chest… you at least have it confined to exercises for those and then abs another day etc.
Strength training definitely helps me feel better in my body, too! It doesn’t make me feel bulky by any means, but rather more fit, toned and less loosey-goosey.
Yeah I feel a lot better after doing it consistently!
Ok. Real talk here, because apparently nobody in your life will say this to you.
You do not look well. You look emaciated and unhealthy. I have been an avid reader for YEARS and have watched you diet down and get smaller and smaller, to where you simply look unhealthy 🙁 It may not be my business and you may just call me a “hater” and a “troll”, but I work in nutrition for a living and your current state worries me.
Hi Becky,
I definitely wouldn’t call you a troll or a hater. You sound like you’re coming from a genuine place. I appreciate that you care enough to say something. I think I eat enough (sometimes more than enough, sometimes healthy, sometimes junk). I think it depends on the picture – regarding how much it looks like I weigh or if I look emaciated. I actually have only went down 1 size pants.
My friends and mom have brought this up to me – so I’m very lucky to have people in my life who are willing to have hard conversations with me. I’m pretty sure I’m okay but if you ever want to touch base with me feel free to email and we can chat or text or something. Thank you for reading and reaching out.
Will you blog about which exercises you do involving strength training? BTW you look awesome!!!
Yes this! Hoping you’ll share your routines because I’d like to start myself but am definitely not the type to go to the gym at this point in my life. Would love to hear specifics on videos, equipment, etc.
Yah! Good! I definitely prefer working out at home (or running from home… um, you know what I mean) over the gym.
Thank you! Yes, I’ll put something together to share my workouts.
Strength training for the win! It’s so important to sculpt those muscles. Strength training also helps with strengthening your bones! I did push-ups on the Bosu ball yesterday as part of my HIIT row + kettlebell workout!
I haven’t used a bosu in too long! I think mine popped…
Just watched! You should do more Youtube videos!
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Thank you! I’m glad you like it, I love doing them 🙂