How adding weight training to the Low Carb eating is going to sculpt a new and improved body !

I did 1.5 miles on the elliptical and a nice weight training session yesterday.

Yup. Got it done.

I did:
Leg press
Quad lift
Hamstring raise
Lat pull down
Bicep pull down
Chest press ( 2 different hand positions)
Shoulder press ( 2 different hand positions)
Tricep pulse
Bicep curls
Delt crosses

I did 10-12 reps of each exercise

Then:
repeated the leg press and quad lift again.

It was a good workout and a good start.

On the leg press and quad lift, I do a super slow approach. Lift to the count of 10, squeeze,  and then resist the weight back down for a count of 10. Aiming for 10-12 reps, aim for a 2 + minute set of the super slow version. The thought is that it created muscle confusion, you do not have to train as often, and provides faster results.

After the age of 35, we lose lean muscle mass. By training with weights, you can add lean muscle mass back to your body, add tone to your muscles and body and your body will burn more calories even at rest. Sounds pretty good, right!?

Muscle weighs more than fat, but takes up much less space. So if the scale won't go down any further, but I can get into smaller sized jeans, look tight, toned, and muscular, I am ok with that.

After both of my babies were born, I was still teaching 15 hours a week of fitness classes, providing personal training, and lifting 2-4 times a week. I was not as great on the food consumption so never got as leaned out as I might be able to attain with this new determination. : )

If I can continue the positive eating habits I have created by fueling myself with good, healthy and real food, AND add a regular, challenging and weight bearing / lifting sessions into the mix, with some cardio sessions, I think I will make "goal weight" and possibly feel really good about it for the first time in a while.

Go girl.