Any Trainers or heavy lifters?Please help!

I am not familiar with a BowFlex, so I can't speak to that question.

But you will start noticing a difference in measurements WAY before you do in weight with heavy lifting. So take measurements, and go by that.

I do 4-5 days a week heavy lifting, and I am 5'2" and 140lbs. That sounds like a lot,but I have a 28" waist, and wear a size 4-6. When you lift, you have accept that you may not see the scale numbers move as drastically as you want. But you will be smaller, that is a for sure!

Lifting will have little impact on weight loss.

Use diet to control weight.
Exercise for everything else.

This.

Your building muscle which in turn either makes the scale go up or stay the same. Muscle is heavier than fat. So you may look tighter and maybe fit into smaller clothes but the scale with say something different. Do less heavy lifting, proper eating, cardio if your goal is to see the numbers go down.

I pretty much disagree with this entire post.


OP has been lifting for a month. She hasn't put on enough muscle in that time to "mask" any legitimate weight loss. Also, weight loss can and does happen with lifting, same as it does with cardio. The type of exercise you chose to do has little to no bearing on weight loss. Whether or not you're in a calorie deficit does.

no one "needs to do less of the heavy lifting."

OP needs to stop worrying about a number on a scale and start using measurements, clothes sizes, feelings of health and well-being, and visual confirmation of progress as metrics for success.

Trying to measure fitness with a scale is like trying to balance your checkbook with a scale. Sure, the device will give you a number, but it's irrelevant to the task at hand.

The scale will go down regardless of the training you do as long as you eat in a calorie deficit.

OP is already in a calorie deficit. As far as muscle growth, it happens quickly for some and slower for others. Heavy lifting will promote muscle growth. Sorry that you disagree but op needs to do less of the heavy lifting.
I will agree that the op should go by the clothing size over the scale numbers.

Muscle growth isn't going to happen in a deficit so you're arguing a point that is moot.

OP you should continue lifting heavy to maintain any muscle mass you have while in a deficit. Don't try to worry about gaining muscle just focus on not losing any right now.

As far as not losing weight is concerned, you are simply not in a calorie deficit. No one can tell you why, that's something you have to figure out. It's a mathematical error somewhere in your logging probably. Make sure you are accurately accounting for everything you eat. Good luck!

Katt: Nice work on trying to up your lifting! Women that lift heavier weights will see more results. First order of business is chat with your healthcare professional about what you'd like to see. Make sure you are lifting using proper form and listen to your body.

I currently lift alternating muscle groups 4-5 times a week, cardio (running, interval, power incline, etc) 5 times a week and keep an eye on what I eat. I also supplement with Optimum Nutrition Casein after each session (I'm allergic to Whey), and take New You natural supplement from It Works! Global and have been seeing awesome results. However, I'm not perfect. I don't track every ounce of my food and I've been known to skip days at the gym. I don't log exact amounts on food simply because that makes me obsessed and I'm more into making this a happy lifestyle rather than a chore.

Do what makes you feel good. Visible results take time, but the energy you feel is nearly immediate. Most importantly, more than anything else you can do, is eat clean and right. Fruits, veggies, whole grains, good fats, protein. Cardio, lifting, rest, SLEEP. Repeat. You are on your way lady, keep it up!