Weight lifting (noob) calorie deficent vs calorie surplus?

cebiginalaska
cebiginalaska Posts: 280 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. I am new to lifting and was was wondering if it is better to be in a surplus or a deficent when it comes to calories? For the most part when I started lifting (class so I am not going to post the workouts I just lift what the instructor tells me to) I have been in a deficent until this week. I have been drinking these past two to three days (stress) and have been in a surplus and this weekly calorie goal is going to be a surplus as a result. My ultimate goal is to lose fat but I know that I won't be able to do it in a surplus... What do you guys think is it better to be in a surplus while beginning to lift so I can gain muscle (and some fat) and then go back to a deficent? Or should I just be in a deficent till I reach my body fat percentage goal? Honestly right now I am okay with being in a surplus because I know that MFP will help me get to my goal. Just looking for personal opinions...

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    it depends what your goals are?

    do you want to lose fat while retaining lean mass? if so stick to a small deficit while you lift.

    if you want to gain some muscle and a little fat at the same time, then have a surplus while you lift, and cut later.

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