whats the best way........

EmmaR25
EmmaR25 Posts: 33 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I currently weigh 177lbs and ii'm 5ft2.

I would really like to get into doing weights and interval training, I have bought NROLFW and wish to get stuck in, however I am aware that i'd be unable to gain muscle whilst on a calorie controlled diet to lose fat. So should I currently focus on losing fat and once I get nearer to goal start to do NROLFW? Or would it be benefical to eat more cals and do NROLFW.

Feeling a bit lost and don't know where to start..........

Thanks in advance!

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  • niftyafterfifty
    niftyafterfifty Posts: 338 Member
    I'd like an answer to that too.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    start lifting now, It will preserve with lean mass you do have and work harder on reducing fat.
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    I'm no expert but from what I've read you cannot lose fat while in a calorie surplus but you can build muscle same as you cannot build muscle while in a calorie deficit. It depends what you're goals are as to which you want to go for first.

    For me I'm concentrating on losing fat but doing plenty of resistance training and eating higher protein to try and not lose the muscle I have already. Then when I'm closer to goal I'll eat more and try to build muscle before losing the last of my fat.

    I'm sure someone with much more knowledge will reply with better info but thats what I understand :-)
  • teez52
    teez52 Posts: 104 Member
    If you have not worked out before, you will be able to gain a bit of muscle on a calorie deficit (noob gains). However, for the most part you will be losing weight and will not gain muscle.

    I would suggest you start lifting now though because it will get you in good habits for when you get your target weight, not to mention muscle needs more calories during the day so you'll actually be helping yourself by getting the noob gains.

    Also, some studies have shown that after a good heavy lifting session your metabolism can increase for 18-36 hours after the session so it is beneficial in weight loss anyway. Grab yourself a tailors measuring tape and write down your dimensions for your neck, chest, waist, hips, thighs and arms. Those starting dimensions will tell you much more than the scale will over the first few weeks of working out. The scale may not move because you will be getting those noob gains, but your dimensions will be going down because you'll be losing fat on the calorie deficit!

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