Been on here long enough I should know

Msaip

Okay so I lost 40 plus pounds only to put 20 back on. Now I am starting again. Stats are 5'6, 196. I am a medium to large build frame. Def not petite. I put on muscle really easily. I am at 1500 cals a day eating back some or sometimes all of my exercise cals. I am not looking to lose more than 1.5lbs a week. Ususally my workouts are 20-45 min long an occasional 60 min day. Strength two days in a row followed by cardio only on the third day. Then I start over. Does anyone see anything I could be doing wrong before I start downplaying myself that I am not doing enough? My diary is not the best but I am working on it.

AwesomelyAmber

I think this is a great plan! Before you know for sure if it's gonna work, you just gotta do it... give it a week or two and see what happens You got this!

Msaip

Amber I love you for this. You are a great friend and you are always the first person to help me out!!

mcarter99

I think it's a great plan, too. Your biggest enemies are probably going to be patience and second guessing your plan. Stick to it! You know how to do it.

Don't stress over gaining some back. 95% of dieters do.

Good luck!

chuisle

Best to space out strength days more.

Also, why do you think you gain muscle easily? Very doubtful. Women, for the most part, simply don't.

Msaip

Best to space out strength days more.

Also, why do you think you gain muscle easily? Very doubtful. Women, for the most part, simply don't.

I've noticed that when I lift I do get bulkier. I don't mind muscle, I just dont want to be ripped. (just not my thing) Keep in mind these strength days are 20 min a day, should I still space them out? It's circuit training jillian michaels

chuisle

Not true.

First, it absolutely requires at least caloric maintenance to gain muscle. Second, women bodybuilders and figure athletes struggle to gain muscle over MONTHS. Saying you don't want to get ripped from strength training is equivalent to saying you don't want to run because you might end up going to Olympics. You have to try - hard - to get that much muscle.

So what you are likely seeing is water retention (a very common side effect from strength training) and a lack of stretching. Simple as that.

If its JM type circuits you don't need to space out more.

Msaip

alright. Works for me!! I just wanted to make sure I am not setting myself up for failure!

chuisle

I think what your doing is good, especially with your loss goal, but as you get closer to goal weight lifting will be crucial! So don't be scared of bulking up!

Msaip

If I can get anywhere near looking like you I am not afraid.!!!!

mcarter99

Not true.

First, it absolutely requires at least caloric maintenance to gain muscle. Second, women bodybuilders and figure athletes struggle to gain muscle over MONTHS. Saying you don't want to get ripped from strength training is equivalent to saying you don't want to run because you might end up going to Olympics. You have to try - hard - to get that much muscle.

So what you are likely seeing is water retention (a very common side effect from strength training) and a lack of stretching. Simple as that.

If its JM type circuits you don't need to space out more.

There are endomorphic women who do get a little bulky easily. Maybe she noticed getting bulky during non-deficit periods.