Weight training advice

tashaa1992

I don't know alot about weight training as I only recently started weight training, so any input on people with experience would be good. I've lost weight, scale weight, almost 21lbs now, and lost 3in overall from both my waist and neck, (my hips and thighs have stayed the same), during the last few months of starting weight training, I have noticed I feel physically stronger and my stomach is more defined. but when I look in the mirror I'm feeling wider past my waist and I can now no longer do up my work trousers, am I right in thinking this is muscle? Would I be better off in doing more cardio than weight training?

ndj1979

what is your current calorie intake?

I would say pickup a copy of starting strength and new rules of lifting for woman, both are great resources on working out with compound movements.

What does your strength training routine consist of now?

I do not think that you have added muscle; especially, if you are eating in a calorie deficit. I would also suggest setting your macros to 40 % protein/30 carbs/30 fats...

tashaa1992

I eat around 2500-3000 calories a day and I have the book, I started following the nrolfw routine around october time, but I also run x2 a week. Already got my macros down:)

ndj1979

where did you get 2500 to 3000 a day ….is 2500 maintenance for you?

tashaa1992

around 2500 is supposedly my tdee but I've been losing on that amount still so I eat 3000 some days too