I changed my mind......forget cardio

Emtabo01
Emtabo01 Posts: 672
edited January 8 in Fitness and Exercise
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results..... I'm over it. I've been doing NROL4W 3xweek and cardio 3xweek and eating at a 10% deficit since October, I've only gained weight and inches. I think I'm going to say screw trying to lose anymore weight, obviously my body doesn't want to. I've been trying to lose the last 5-10 pounds. So I want to go all out on lifting and eating a surplus. So my question is: should I try to lift more than 3xweek? Do I only eat a surplus on lifting days? Eat at maintence on rest days? I'm a 5'7 32F about 138lbs. Thanks for opinions, I've really only researched calories in relation to losing weight.

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  • CloverCreeper
    CloverCreeper Posts: 178 Member
    How long have you been at it?
    When you get closer to your goal
    weight it gets slower.

    I wouldn't think you would GAIN inches
    with a deficit though. That's strange unless
    maybe you are bloating.

    What's your sodium like?
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    Lift on a routine that suits your goals and training level and eat a few hundred cals over maintenance every day.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    You are talking about doing a bulk correct? If so, yes, eat a few hundred calories extra per day, every day, even on non-lifting days, and do minimal cardio. Keep in mind you will gain some weight (mostly water) but you should also gain strength. you can continue to do your lifts 3x a week if that fits your schedule. Especially with upping your weights you won't/shouldn't be able to manage more than that.
  • AyaKara
    AyaKara Posts: 220
    Are you sure that it's a 10% deficit if you're gaining weight? Make it a 15% deficit. Also, do you eat mostly clean? Lots of sodium may bloat you, as can wheat.
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