Cant't build, can't tone, so what is it?

shaycat

If you can not build muscle in a calorie deficit and there is no such thing as toning. Then why am I lifting, and why or how am I getiing stronger?

warmachinejt

Because you're using your muscles in resistance training.

KarinFit4Life

Hi Shaycat! Here's an interesting thread if you have time for reading:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/604480-building-muscle-vs-losing-weight