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OT Workout Board: Lifting While Trying to Lose Weight?
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:23 pm
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:23 pm
Good idea?
I've lost 40 lbs through diet alone and want to lose another 15-25 lbs. Should I be lifting?
I went back to lifting for 2 weeks, and my appetite became ravenous. I also put on a few lbs (I realize that the scale can be misleading when putting on muscle).
I've lost 40 lbs through diet alone and want to lose another 15-25 lbs. Should I be lifting?
I went back to lifting for 2 weeks, and my appetite became ravenous. I also put on a few lbs (I realize that the scale can be misleading when putting on muscle).
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Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:26 pm to shutterspeed
Do you even lift, bro?
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:26 pm to shutterspeed
Crossfit, baw.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:27 pm to shutterspeed
lifting heavy is the best way to transform your body
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:27 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
Good idea?
Yes
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:30 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
lifting heavy is the best way to transform your body
But while trying to cut weight?
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:30 pm to shutterspeed
is your goal to be at a target weight, or to look good?
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:32 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
But while trying to cut weight?
Well, be aware that muscle weighs more than fat. If you are working out muscles while trying to lose fat, you will actually technically gain weight.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:34 pm to Lester Earl
quote:
t, or to look good?
To look good. But when I was at my best, I was between 185-205. I'm 234 now, up from 225 pre-recent lifting. So, my reasoning is that I should be expecting that scale to move downward, even if adding muscle.
Is that not a logical thought?
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:37 pm to shutterspeed
do heavy and rely on cardio to get lose weight
then you'll have the muscles for heavy weight after the weight loss
eta of course you need to mix in hypertrophy training into your routine as well and not just do strength training. but that's more advanced than what it sounds like you're asking
then you'll have the muscles for heavy weight after the weight loss
eta of course you need to mix in hypertrophy training into your routine as well and not just do strength training. but that's more advanced than what it sounds like you're asking
This post was edited on 6/11/16 at 11:39 pm
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:38 pm to shutterspeed
quote:
To look good. But when I was at my best, I was between 185-205. I'm 234 now, up from 225 pre-recent lifting. So, my reasoning is that I should be expecting that scale to move downward, even if adding muscle
It's all about your diet if trying to lose weight
Lifting weights will help you burn more fat while maintaining (or very slightly gain) muscle while in a calorie deficit
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:48 pm to shutterspeed
Are you an idiot?
Lifting increases muscle mass. Increased muscle mass increases resting caloric burn.
Lifting increases muscle mass. Increased muscle mass increases resting caloric burn.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:51 pm to shutterspeed
Crossfit man. No bullshite. Re-changed my life.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:52 pm to shutterspeed
if the scale is giving you peace of mind, measure you waist & hips, and instead of checking the scale, check your measurements every month. If you're eating right, you'll like the change.
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:56 pm to shutterspeed
I've lost weight while lifting.
I superset. I get to the gym at 5:00 am (least busy time) and set up four muscle groups. 2 upper body, abs and one group of legs. I'll lift 36 sets in 50-60 minutes. Set to set to set. No breaks.
I've gone from 228 to 208 lbs and crushing the weights.
25-30 grams of protein on way to gym. Then 60 grams of optimum nutrition pro complex right after workout. That's breakfast.
Healthy, protein heavy lunch. Light dinners. Snacks okay, but only fruit or small protein bars.
Never eat anything after 8:00pm!
Sounds like you started around 280 or so? Keep up the good work. Don't let your appetite boss you around. You can't crash the carbs when you start grinding in the gym.
And earlier poster is right. Muscle is heavier than fat. If you are getting excellent gains, the scale will trick you.
If you are tightening your belt and feel improvement in your physique, then don't worry about the scale.
Good luck
I superset. I get to the gym at 5:00 am (least busy time) and set up four muscle groups. 2 upper body, abs and one group of legs. I'll lift 36 sets in 50-60 minutes. Set to set to set. No breaks.
I've gone from 228 to 208 lbs and crushing the weights.
25-30 grams of protein on way to gym. Then 60 grams of optimum nutrition pro complex right after workout. That's breakfast.
Healthy, protein heavy lunch. Light dinners. Snacks okay, but only fruit or small protein bars.
Never eat anything after 8:00pm!
Sounds like you started around 280 or so? Keep up the good work. Don't let your appetite boss you around. You can't crash the carbs when you start grinding in the gym.
And earlier poster is right. Muscle is heavier than fat. If you are getting excellent gains, the scale will trick you.
If you are tightening your belt and feel improvement in your physique, then don't worry about the scale.
Good luck
This post was edited on 6/12/16 at 12:02 am
Posted on 6/11/16 at 11:57 pm to shutterspeed
Forget weight. Measure gut.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 12:11 am to CptBengal
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Are you an idiot?
Wooo, man. Lay off the 'roids.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 12:12 am to TDcline
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Crossfit man. No bullshite. Re-changed my life.
Too expensive. And I'd go back to doing jits, if anything. I hate having to workout/exercise at a set schedule, though. The 24-hour places work best for me right now.
Posted on 6/12/16 at 12:13 am to shutterspeed
Congrats on the weight loss 
Posted on 6/12/16 at 12:13 am to Lester Earl
quote:
Crossfit man. No bullshite. Re-changed my life.
I probably need to try this. Just going to be difficult to trust not using a schedule after 2 years of daily weighing.
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