Something Different - For Real!

Not just different listening material! As you know, I've been going to the gym and lifting weights. You also know that I'm not losing any weight. I do think I'm making some muscle gains, but not as much as I'd like. I know I've mentioned that I've been toying with the idea of going to a trainer. But, honestly, I just don't want to spend that money. Anyway. The other day Bart told me about a weightlifting program called 5x5: http://stronglifts.com/5x5/ I decided to give it a try and I mentioned it to Angie. She says this is the program that Mike and Josh have been using! I did day 1 yesterday and, I'm surprised, but it was pretty hard! Challenging. And this morning I can feel it. Which means I didn't start my weight low enough, I suppose. In theory, I'm supposed to go up 5 pounds each new session. But I am going to hold steady till I'm unsore. There are questions. I don't have a workout partner so I never want to lift to the point of needing a spotter. I guess at some point I'll just plateau my weights. But I wonder if it will stop working then or if I will just maintain. Also, the plan says to take a true day off between lifting sessions. I am not going to do that. I am going to run. So......how much will that screw me up? I will find the answers through trial and error, I'm sure! I kinda suspect that these rules are really for meatheads who want to super bulk. Which is not my plan. My goals are: Fat reduction, increased calorie burning, muscle, strength. I have decided I'll try this for 12 weeks and see if I have any changes. I can always go back to my old routine or try a different method, if need be.