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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 50 and I’m just getting back into exercise now that I have some time. Will one hour of strength training 3 days per week and one hour of walking 4 days per week be enough? My goal is to lose 8 pounds and build muscle. Do I need to up the walking to 7 days per week?[/quote]

That's enough for strength training, but [b]you'll have to address the weight loss with a diet change.[/b] [/quote]

That depends on her current diet.

OP, that strength training should build muscle, which may increase your weight. How do you plan to measure your "build muscle" goal v. losing weight goal?
Best way to determine if your plan is sufficient is to do it and find out for yourself.

What is your typical diet? If you are already a very healthy eater, then see what the increased exercise and activity will do for you. If there's room, make a dietary tweak along with the exercise plan. Increase water intake and decrease other drinks. Decrease dinner portions. Reduce white breads/pastas/rice.  If you only have 8 pounds to lose, I'm assuming you already eat pretty well.[/quote]

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