Hope Someone Can Help

I need to find someone on here who was previously my weight and let me know what work out routine worked for them. I want to tone up but I really wanna slim down. Do I have to slim down before I tone up? Meaning CARDIO! I know I need to do cardio but should I do ONLY cardio? I want to lose about 80 more pounds. I hope someone can help because at this point I feel hopeless.

By The WAY! LOL....I weigh 211

Doing Cardio AND weight training will provide maximum results. Weight training is not meant to bulk up for women. It's best for burning fat and making lean muscle, as well as speeding up your metabolism even better than cardio does. By weight training 3 days a week for 45 minutes a day, you're doing your body a big favor. Cardio should be done more times a week like 5-6.

What type of weight training? and how many pounds?

If you can afford it, try a personal trainer for a few days to show you proper weight and form.

Start off slow and low weight. Stick to 3 sets of 10 repetitions. One minute rest in between each set. Don't work the same muscle group back to back. For example, do some bicep curls, and then tricep presses. Then go back to biceps, then go to back. Then shoulders, then another set of a different back. You can find a LOT of stuff on the internet on proper form and different ways to lift.

Your muscles should be fatigued by the end of the repetitions. Meaning you can almost NOT complete the set cause it's tough or burns. If you can't even do 5 bicep curls, your weight is too heavy. If you can very easily do 30 reps of bicep curls, your weight is too light.

These are the muscle groups you should be working: Shoulders, Upper Back, Lower Back, Chest, Biceps, Triceps, Abs, Inner thighs, Outer Thighs, Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes.

check this website for animation demos for each exercise

http://exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

have fun :)

Rosey - Everyone here has given you great ideas and I totally agree with their comments but,  I've been where you're at and I sense you're doing a lot of struggling and perhaps a little overwhelmed at times?

Here's my suggestion.  It worked great to get me in the habit of exercising regularly, it's great cardio and a good beginning for strength training.  Ever heard of Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds"?  I know, I know, it sounds cheesy but it is truly a great way to build up your stamina, tone your arms and lower body, and boost your confidence.  She integrates light weights along with your own body weight as excellent resistance for most of the routine.  You can do it in your own living room if you're self-consious like I was.  Trust me...after 30 days you'll feel great, have more confidence, and you'll notice some great changes in your body!