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Weight loss

jm071213
jm071213 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So im at 189 right now. Trying to lose 20 pounds by june 21st. basically i love weight lifting and now im finding a new found love for cardio...with that being said..how can i lose the 20 pounds but not lose muscle mass.? Lol tips and advice on food workouts and supplements i should be taking is greatly appreciated.

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  • _Figgzie_
    _Figgzie_ Posts: 3,506 Member
    I'm in the same boat as you are, trying to make sure that I'm not losing just weight but fat. If you are in a caloric deficit, you will lose weight. If you are getting enough protein (.5g-1g per pound of LMM) and hitting the weights hard your body will keep the muscle just for the simple fact that it knows you are using it. If you are maintaining or even gaining strength while in a caloric deficit, fat loss (not just weight loss) will occur. It just takes longer!!!
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Weightlifting should always be the priority, done first and most often, THEN cardio when you have time. Keep carbs under 100 grams/day, and consume protein at the rate of .7 grams per pound LEAN BODY MASS, per day.
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