Thoughts on my plan/routine

mynameisaaronn

Hi, as I'm new to the weightloss and healthier lifestyle habits I'm creating for myself
I'd like some thoughts on what my current course of action is in my weightloss effort.

Background first I'm 20 years old, started at 271lbs and I'm down to 247lbs and 6ft tall.

On a general day (5 days a week) I cycle 3 miles to work, and the same again to come back. As a job I work in a factory where I'm constantly on my feet walking around and moving tubs/boxes 10-20kg and pulling pallets upwards of 250kg. This lasts for 8 hours a day. I also go for walks quite often for anywhere from 2-5 miles some evenings.

Nutrition wise I'm not focusing on getting perfect macros but aiming for 40% protein, 30% carbs and 30% fat and eating about 2,100 calories a day.

On top of this I'm considering to start doing resistance training three days a week with the 5x5 workout program to try build/maintain muscle in the weightloss process and try build healthier more active habits.

Thanks for any advice or feedback

beanz744

pick up lifting n continue. u r on the right course so steady as she goes!

AnnPT77

Sounds pretty sensible. If you find you're on average consistently losing more than about 1% of your body weight per week, consider eating more. A loss rate even slower than that (and declining) would be better for the last 50 pounds.

You've got a pretty active life (work), you're young, plus you're going to work on strength . . . you need to fuel that. Your calorie requirements could be higher than you think. Let your loss rate be a guide; don't wait for fatigue or weakness to develop and require recovery.

Chadxx

Sounds good to me and definitely start lifting now. Just monitor your rate of loss and match it to how much fat you have less to lose. You will want to slow down as you get leaner for optimal body composition.