Running paired with weights/deficit= fat loss?

kassiebby1124 · July 2013

I've been stalled out at 194lbs for a the longest time but since strength training, I've lose plenty of inches. I've registered for a 5K in September and obviously I have to start running more. If I pair my 5K training with weights and a clean diet (I eat at -20% TDEE so I eat around 1700+) will I see more fat melt? I've kinda given up on the scale to be honest. It discourages me and I don't want to be bothered with it. I'm more focused on the composition of my body and how it is changing. I lift 3-4x a week and I'm going to be training on my off days. Do you think doing this will provide nice results? (:

froeschli · July 2013

probably, mind, i didn't really notice much change until i was running 8k and more.
if you are adding the running to your existing routine, your tdee might change a bit too, so make sure you check your numbers

but, if you are not losing at tdee - 20% i'd say something's off to begin with, whether it's inaccurate tracking, or the tdee calculation....

SarahRea32 · July 2013

you may be overestimating your calorie burn if you are using the MFP calculator, I suspected it was way off and got a heart heart monitor. I was well overestimating my calorie burn using MFP. I run 3x a week, 1x sprint session, 1x 4-5k and one longer run. I also lift 5x a week. I've finally busted my plateau after getting the HRM. Good luck

kassiebby1124 · July 2013

probably, mind, i didn't really notice much change until i was running 8k and more.
if you are adding the running to your existing routine, your tdee might change a bit too, so make sure you check your numbers
but, if you are not losing at tdee - 20% i'd say something's off to begin with, whether it's inaccurate tracking, or the tdee calculation....

We analyzed that the issue was my calculating and logging most likely. But thanks!

Running paired with weights/deficit= fat loss?

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