Cardio and/or weight training during weight loss, thoughts needed

coryrr1

If you just want to be thinner without an amazing body keep doing cardio only.

If you want to look amazing I would do both something like this...

1) Track your macros & calories with an emphasis on protein being 25-30% of your daily intake.

2) Resistance training major muscle groups on alternating days (3x week, 4-5 sets lifting 70-90% max.)
(Squats, dead lifts, bench press, pull-ups, push-ups.)

> Finish each session doing incline treadmill or stairmaster at a good pace. (pulse = 120-140bps; burn at least 200 calories per session or ~20mins)

3) Drink lots of fluids especially water, and eat complex carbs/veggies, complete proteins and good fats. Keeping everything under your daily caloric average. Yes indulge in sweets occasionally but must stay under daily intake of macros/calories regardless.

4) For me DIET was the toughest part so understand your weaknesses and think about how great you will feel and how amazing you are going to look as each day goes by and you get closer and closer to looking fantastic.

5) Get someone knowledgeable or watch youtube to understand the best techniques for your weight/resistance training.


Gear to buy:

1: Weight scale (Only check it once after you use the bathroom in the morning. That's it.)
(After each 7 days calculate your new weekly average.)(At first you will gain muscle so don't fret if you aren't losing on some days or the first few months. Pay more attention to your curves and waist line.)
2: Food scale (Weight and volume are completely different. Weigh in grams for best accuracy.)
3: Lifting belt (For deadlifts and squats.)


Hope this helps.

Cory R....

trigden1991

Weight lifting is muscle sparing. Do it!

pdm3547

KiyaK wrote: »

If you like weights, do weights. If you like walking, walk. The best exercise is the one you like doing & you will continue to do long term.

CICO will take care of the scale.

This. All day long, this.