Last 5lbs or so

Jkn921
Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I deactivated an account on here before but I lost 5-7lbs over the last three months. I'm down to 140lbs and only have the belly fat to go as the fat has gone in arms, legs and thighs - they look pretty good. Any advice on what to do now? I want to lose it steadily so set my goal at 0.5lb per week. It says I have to consume 1650cal per day. Also shall I swap cardio to weight lifting to get a more defined body?

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  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Waist line measured at 32.5 inches
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I deactivated an account on here before but I lost 5-7lbs over the last three months. I'm down to 140lbs and only have the belly fat to go as the fat has gone in arms, legs and thighs - they look pretty good. Any advice on what to do now? I want to lose it steadily so set my goal at 0.5lb per week. It says I have to consume 1650cal per day. Also shall I swap cardio to weight lifting to get a more defined body?

    yep, all you need is a small deficit and some resistance/strength training. you dont have to give up all the cardio if you enjoy it, as it means you can eat more, but definitely add some strength training.
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    I deactivated an account on here before but I lost 5-7lbs over the last three months. I'm down to 140lbs and only have the belly fat to go as the fat has gone in arms, legs and thighs - they look pretty good. Any advice on what to do now? I want to lose it steadily so set my goal at 0.5lb per week. It says I have to consume 1650cal per day. Also shall I swap cardio to weight lifting to get a more defined body?

    yep, all you need is a small deficit and some resistance/strength training. you dont have to give up all the cardio if you enjoy it, as it means you can eat more, but definitely add some strength training.

    Thanks I'll definitely add that in my routine this week. I'll have to experiment with the caloric intake and see what works best. I finally have all the equipment I need..
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Not an expert, but I think your exercise has to be really long and intense for that goal. If you aren't drenched in sweat, then work harder.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Not an expert, but I think your exercise has to be really long and intense for that goal. If you aren't drenched in sweat, then work harder.

    its quality not quantity! your workout doesnt have to be 'really long' to lose bodyfat.
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    Not an expert, but I think your exercise has to be really long and intense for that goal. If you aren't drenched in sweat, then work harder.

    its quality not quantity! your workout doesnt have to be 'really long' to lose bodyfat.

    This!!
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Not an expert, but I think your exercise has to be really long and intense for that goal. If you aren't drenched in sweat, then work harder.

    Thanks for the bad advice...

    I'm not in a rush to lose it and I'll do it in a healthy manner
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Not an expert, but I think your exercise has to be really long and intense for that goal. If you aren't drenched in sweat, then work harder.

    its quality not quantity! your workout doesnt have to be 'really long' to lose bodyfat.

    I'm going to use the FitnessBlender strength training videos for it and also might do a little treadmill walking here and there as low impact cardio. I'm planning to do it 20-40 minutes x3-4 days per week and also eating quite clean over the holidays.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member

    I'm going to use the FitnessBlender strength training videos for it and also might do a little treadmill walking here and there as low impact cardio. I'm planning to do it 20-40 minutes x3-4 days per week and also eating quite clean over the holidays.

    sounds like a plan!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Other things to worry about is getting adequate protein (about .8 to 1 g of pro per lb of lbm). Since you are working out for 3-4 hours a week, would set your account to 1/2 lb per week, lightly active and don't worry about exercise calories. Also, adjust macro's to around 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats... for the most part, that will help you hit those macro's.
  • Jkn921
    Jkn921 Posts: 309 Member
    Other things to worry about is getting adequate protein (about .8 to 1 g of pro per lb of lbm). Since you are working out for 3-4 hours a week, would set your account to 1/2 lb per week, lightly active and don't worry about exercise calories. Also, adjust macro's to around 40% carbs, 30% protein and 30% fats... for the most part, that will help you hit those macro's.

    Thanks a lot! I've put it to that anyway as I don't know how many calories I lose from exercise. Is it the calorie deficit taking care of loss and strength training defining my muscles?

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