To lift...or not to lift

Ok. After years of running, ellipticalling, and lifting moderate weights, I've decided to try out heavy lifting and see what the hype is all about. I want to feel strong. I want to look cut. And I want some serious results. I've actually been doing this for about 4 weeks and have not been able to find ANY novice female bloggers on this topic, so I'm going to pioneer the effort (or at least try to find others who are doing the same). Let me caveat that I'm NOT a fitness or health expert - just a moderately active 26 yr old woman trying to navigate her way around the world of lifting without a trainer.

My boyfriend is elated that he finally drilled into me the effectiveness of heavy lifting for fat loss. "Trust me, women don't have enough testerone to bulk up." Sigh. Ok. Scientifically, I understand. Though what REALLY sold me on heavy lifting is that you burn a ton of calories in the 48 hours AFTER your lifting routine. It wasn't just 10 or 20 calories, it was A LOT. =) So when I agreed to try heavy lifting, I asked him if he would train me. After all, he knows his s***, is free, and knows about all my joint woes. The only thing he doesn't know is probably how to train a girl. But that's alright. But a week into it, I realized my fierce independence did not mesh with his bossiness in the gym. So I'm training myself! Done deal =) I will try out different training routines and eating plans. All self-developed with the aid of research/trainer experience out there.


Goals:
1. Reduce bodyfat %
2. Eat more protein
3. Eat less processed foods and gluten