agboho2001’s BodyBlog

Hey people,

I am back.  I have literally been in hibernation running away from the inevitable.  I have gained back what I have lost so I am starting over.  The good news is that I am engaged and planning a wedding for this August.  I have extra motivation because I want to hit the 140s (145-149) by my wedding.

What am I doing different?  I got me a "transformation coach".  Her job is to keep me accountable in the eating area.  I am weighing in every week and I joined a weight loss challenge.  I am now keeping a food journal and focusing on the time/portion and frequency of my meals.

Some concerns.

I need major help on my weight program.  I can’t afford a trainer and I am not comfortable with free weights.  I will continue to do my machine weight till I can find someone to help me in the weight room.  I haven’t had a weight program in a while and I am scared to begin one because I am afraid.  I like the way I look when I lift and I know that I will not look the way I like without weight training so I will suck it up and go.  I plan on 4 days of weight + 5 days of cardio each week.

Some Questions

Any suggestions on weight training?  I prefer lifting heavy.  How heavy is too heavy.  How much repetition do I need.  Should I work out my whole upper body and lower body and alternate between the two.  I want a track (sprinter) or a gymnast body.  What is the best way to achieve that?  Low weight, High rep or high weight , low rep?