Bodyweight training vs weight training, differences?

tashaa1992

I'm posting this as I'm curious what works best and if there is alot of difference between training with weights and bodyweight training. I have just started running again, I started weight training about two weeks ago, but I have also started bodyweight training recently. I enjoy weight training but I enjoy bodyweight training that little bit more, I feel my body is being worked more. Can bodyweight training give me the same results just as fast?
Also, do I have to eat at a deficit to lose bodyfat? I come from a disordered eating background, I'm at my highest weight and I don't want to lose weight if I can help it(I'm 5ft, 98lbs), so even though I know alot more than I used to, I'm still a little clueless, is it possible to maintain my weight, but lose inches and bodyfat whilst eating at my tdee?

DizzyLinds

Hey,

I used to do a lot more bodyweight exercises but now I focus more on lifting with heavy weights. I do however combine the two and I think it's a good way to get into lifting with weights as it will also help with technique. Own body weight exercises prob won't give you the strength gains as lifting weights does. I'd say it is better for conditioning. I still incorporate core exercises, lunges, squats, press ups, leg lifts etc into my workouts, as well as tri dips and pull ups (assisted).

To lose body fat I'd say try lifting weights and doing interval training. If you've had a ED try and figure your TDEE and BMR and eat between these. I'd maybe gradually work up to this if you've not been eating much. Try get lots of protein, good carbs and good fats. At 98lbs I doubt you have much fat to lose if any...to put things in perspective I weight around 123lbs... I was 6lbs or so less than this when I was under eating and over training and also felt terrible. I think working you way up to TDEE is a good idea and ensure you factor in your exercise. Exercising will prob cause your weight to fluctuate due to hormonal changes and water retention.. Especially if you are weight training. Try not to count on the figure on the scale. I still have to tell myself this.

From what I've read a lot of people eat at their maintenance and then cut 15-20% to start losing.