Well, I am most interested in weight loss, first. My ideal weight of 225 would hopefully include some hefty looking arms/shoulders, though... not interested in being a "cut" body builder type, pretty much ever. In fact, 25 years of overweight probably means I'll always have some flabby skin leftover in the middle. That doesn't bother me if I can crush someone with my arms
hehe. In seriousness, I'm interested in becoming a high school assistant principal (I'm currently a teacher) and as dumb as it sounds, I don't like it when there are students who are stronger than me... I'd like to limit that possibility.
So, let's hit weight loss for now. I don't think it's impossible to build muscle and lose fat, though, is it??? I'm less concerned with what the scale says on a week to week basis than how my clothes fit and whether I can get down to "regular" sizes... I hate shopping at the "Big & Tall" shop.... which I have since age 13, FYI.... That was when I went into a size 44 or perhaps 46 pants, which can no longer be found in most "regular" stores (I know it's easier now, as America has gotten even fatter since my own childhood). I want to slip comfortably into a pair of 38 or 40 pants. Man, that would be nice.
Also, what range are you saying my heart rate should be in? I'm staying from 128-145 on the treadmill. I don't have ANY CLUE what the "right" range is....
Thanks,
Michael