Lifting weights... losing weight?

francescajeanfox

Yes muscle does weight more than fat; BUT muscle helps burn fat! I weight lifted right from the start and it has helped me to lose 38 pounds so far!

Muscle does not weigh more than fat. it is denser so takes up less room,a pound is a pound no matter what it is.

Francl27

Ok so by your logic, lead doesn't weigh more than feathers either, considering a pound of lead weighs as much as a pound of feathers too.

I can't believe we're still having that argument. It's just blowing my mind.

plantboy2

MUSCLE DOES NOT WEIGH MORE THAN FAT.

A pound of muscle is equal to a pound of fat. They're both a pound. However, muscle is denser than fat. This means that a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat. If you look at someone who is 140 pounds and has 30% body fat compared to someone who is 140 pounds and 20%, you will see a huge difference.

There are many benefits to weight lifting. Other than the most obvious reason (you'll look better), you will burn more calories when you are resting. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be. This means that not only will you burn more calories when you're working out, but your caloric burn will be higher when you're not working out as well.

I suggest you look into lifting heavy in order to gain muscle. Do NOT be worried about bulking up. Women do not possess the hormones that men do, and WILL NOT turn into female body builders over night. What will happen is you will see the results you are looking for.

Lastly, do not being completely reliant on the scale. While many times it gives a very helpful information, it should not be the only records you are taking. Take measurements of yourself and track those as well. Many times with weight lifting you will see the scale stay the same, but you will drop many inches. THAT is what is important. It doesn't matter what the scale says, it matters how your clothes fit. No one is going to look at you and think "Wow, she looks amazing, but I wonder what the scale says?!"

Best of luck!

I 2nd this.... all of it :happy:

I 3rd this. If you want to concentrate on a number, make it your body fat percentage. You will see this drop with heavy lifting and a wholesome intake of lovely food.

RGv2

strength training wont help u lose weight
it will help u tone and build muscle

When eating at a caloric deficit, you will not build muscle. There may be some noob gains, but they will be minimal at best. You will maintain the muscle mass that you already have, along with building strength.

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Liftng4Lis

strength training wont help u lose weight
it will help u tone and build muscle

You are joking right???

Weight Training helps build muscle, Lean Muscle increases your metabolic rate, a higher metabolism burns more calories during day to day life.

Tell me again how strength training doesn't help you lose weight??

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