Calling all Weightlifters!

JNick77

I would suggest starting off conservatively and do TDEE * 90% (10% deficit) on lifting days and possibly TDEE * 85% (15% deficit) on non-lifting days. Now non-lifting days could include some cardio as well, not necessarily a day off. See how your body reacts and adjust from there. The worst thing you could do is go too aggressive at 20% - 30% and wear yourself out.

Also, ChrisDavey posted something about LBM * 12, which is also another way of doing it. You can do LBM * 12 and then progress to LBM * 10 (aggressive) if necessary.

Thank you JNick. I was thinking of doing 30DS as often as possible too. I was really losing inches doing that. But, I'd hate to wear myself out doing lifting & 30DS.

Anyone have any experience with doing a circuit/body thing like that & weight lifting?

I'm planning on lifting 5-6 days a week. Right now MFP has be at 1370 cals.

I use TDEE - 500 calories and do not eat back my exercise calories. Don't forget to incorporate REST days, rest is when you're building muscle during repair.

How often do you rest Jodie? We are doing lifting by muscle groups. Day 1: Chest & Triceps Day 2: Back & Biceps Day 3: Legs. & My husband has yet to tell me what's next. =D

I did Boot Camp for a while which is basically cardio using bodyweight exercises for the most part. I did it two to three times a week and I would say that it negatively affected my lifting, it was too much for me and I was eating just under maintenance. Not everybody is the same though.