I'm not saying give up your cardio but don't ignore the benefits of lifting. FACT: lifting weights builds muscle and the more muscle your body has the more fat you burn even at rest- yep at rest!
When I first started using weights I was a victim of the "light weights endless reps" which yes at first will build a little muscle but truth be told the best results were seen when I started lifting heavier and focusing on a smaller rep range somewhere between 8-12. The idea being that the weight should challenge you enough that you can lift it no less than 8 times but no more than 12. I focus mainly on a split body program where I train my upper and lower body separately and both twice a week- with a rest/cardio day in between. This works best for me as I can really get the most out of each session and push my body. I still do cardio every day combining low impact cardio with high intensity intervals but some days it's a task whereas I love to train weights because it's such a great challenge and I never get bored!
Many women don't weight train because they fear getting bulky and too muscular and basically looking like a bloke! If you have already been told that isn't possible then it's time to believe it. You would need to be taking some form of testosterone supplement to ever grow muscle the way guys do trust me.
Others avoid weight training because they are unsure of what to do. My advice would be to get a trainer or do some research. Bodybuilding.com and simplyshredded.com have some excellent articles on how to get started. If you're not already weight training as a part of your routine then it's time to pick up those weights and start lifting! Stay tuned for my next blog on nutrition and fuelling your body to train. Until then remember- eat clean, train mean and stay lean :)
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