need advice asap

multiflower1234

im trying to lose some weight, will going to the gym 3 days a week hinder my weight loss by making me even more bulky? i also do cardio, following an ok diet right now, low calorie diet

AllanMisner

Diet is the key to fat loss. Ok diet, low calorie diet, those don’t always correspond with having a good, fat loss, eating plan.

As to getting bulky, not likely. It takes substantial stimulus to make muscle grow. And if you’re just eating an ok, low calorie diet, it is even less likely.

multiflower1234

mmmm i see what your saying, thanks for the advice

AllanMisner

Learn more about food, and eat better. That will lead to fat loss. Exercise is for fitness. Plan a program that allows you to build strength and improve VO2 Max (depending on what your fitness goals are). Combined, these lead to an improved body composition, which translates to better health.

branflakes1980

If you are eating at a calorie deficit you will lose weight, even if you are lifting heavy weights for hours at the gym 3 days a week but still eating at a deficit you will not get bulky. So the simple answer to your question is no.

af_wife2004

Check out http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ to help you get a more balanced idea of what you should be taking in overall. Pilates will help tone areas without bulking up.

Showcase_Brodown

Basically, no.

Calorie surplus = weight gain.
Calorie deficit = weight loss.

Lifting while on a deficit = maintaining most existing muscle, losing weight (hopefully mostly fat).
Lifting while on a surplus = gaining muscle (hopefully) and fat.

Your weight loss is going to be achieved mostly by restricting calorie intake. Exercise can increase the calories used, but it should be more about reaching fitness goals (getting stronger, increasing cardiovascular endurance, etc.)

Make sure you are eating lower than maintenance calories, but don't go too low! It's neither pleasant nor maintainable.