Fat Loss - Cardio:Strength Training Ratio

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My start weight was 235lbs, have lost 57lbs, and now down to 178lbs

Goal Weight: 150lbs (I think..? I’m not too worried about the number I just want to feel good with how I look)

I have hit a plateau that I cannot seem to get myself out of.. I am doing 3x per week weight/strength training and 2x per week cardio (45m on the Pre Core AMT doing Intervals at levels 6 & 12)

In the past 6 weeks, I have dropped 2lbs and 12.5” throughout my whole body (I can give more detail if need be) but it seems the past 3 of these 6 weeks I have seen no improvement, scale is stuck and tape measure has even gone up a tiny bit!

I am consuming approx. 1600 calories today (I am 5’8.5”, have a desk job, 25 years old)

Am I doing too much strength training and not enough cardio? What’s a good balance? Cardio is just so boring! I'm a weights girl..

Should I adjust my macros? I currently have them set at Carbs: 180g(45%), Fat: 44g(25%), Protein 120g(30%) (I am always over on carbs and under with protein..)

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Brianne

jessicaemilyrabbit

Hi!

Firstly - Amazing job on the weight loss so far! However you may have to increase your calories slightly to keep your weight loss going, also try lowering your carbs to 130 and your protein to 150, make sure you stick to carbs after training & get 20g of protein in your breakfast. Snack on cooked meats like lean ham and chicken to increase your protein intake. Also make sure you're eating every 2-3 hours to keep your body metabolising throughout the day. Try adding cardio intervals at the end of your weight training, it's great for shredding fat, springs are great for belly fat. If you're strictly eating clean try having a cheat MEAL once a week, this will kick your metabolism in to gear as get things moving again. If you store weight round the middle avoid fruits like berries etc, stuck with apples pears bananas etc. Hope this helps! Keep it up

jessicaemilyrabbit

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