Deficit and Weight-lifting(Newbie) Advice

4daluvof_candice

Can any of you lifting experts take a look at my diary/lifting regimen to see if I'm on the right track. Not trying to gain but in the past 3weeks I have gain about .5lb, so I just wanted to make sure I was doing this right. I want to lose 50lbs fat but want more and/or keep muscle
nutrition:deficit to lose 1lb/week
lifting routine: about 1.5hr of cardio/week
Bench Press - 3 sets of 8 repetitions
Squats 3 - sets of 8 repetitions
Seated dumbbell - press 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Bent over rowing - 3 sets of 8 repetitions
Barbell curl - 3 sets of 10 repetitions
Triceps press - 3 sets of 12 repetitions (or standing)
Crunches - 3 sets of 12 repetitions
Calf raises - 3 sets of 25 repetitions

Hope I provided enough info. All comments/suggestions accepted.
thanks in advance

malibu927

Your diary is closed.

Have you started lifting in the past three weeks? Are you doing a program or just choosing what to do?

4daluvof_candice

malibu927 wrote: »

Your diary is closed.

Have you started lifting in the past three weeks? Are you doing a program or just choosing what to do?

Sorry..Its open now. Yes..this is the beginning of my 4th week. I research some about lifting and from research came up with this that I felt was a good beginners workout. I usually life 3-4 times a week along with the cardio. fyi I don't log my exercises I just try to eat max 1800 cals/day

malibu927

Three weeks in, it could be that you're still retaining water from a new workout. But going through your diary, it looks like you're eating more than you think. If you don't have one, I recommend purchasing a food scale to weigh your foods out with. Measuring cups aren't as accurate, and servings can often be larger than the label says.

It's best to go with an already-created, structured program than something you make up yourself if you're new to lifting. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are pretty awesome, but you can find other ideas here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you

4daluvof_candice

thank you so much