CANT UNDERSTAND ABOUT WEIGHT LIFTING FOR WOMEN :(

If you add muscle but don't lose fat, yes those areas will be bigger. The idea is to lose the fat.

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Or the idea is do both.
I suggest just lift heavy in a calorie deficit till your legs are small enough.

Or the idea is do both.
I suggest just lift heavy in a calorie deficit till your legs are small enough.

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If you add muscle but don't lose fat, yes those areas will be bigger. The idea is to lose the fat.

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Or the idea is do both.
I suggest just lift heavy in a calorie deficit till your legs are small enough.

ok thank you and how can i reduce my body fat ?? through cardio exercise ??

Calorie deficit.
cardio works. The best combination is cardio with a balance diet.

I've been lifting for just over a year. My pant size has gone from a 10 to a loose 4. That's proof enough for me that my legs are NOT bigger. My legs LOOK more muscular...and better in my opinion.

I've been eating a very small deficit and lifting progressively heavier. I don't know what your trainer is talking about.

Edited to add: I was doing cardio prior to lifting. I have kept the cardio, b/c for me...that's what I need to create the calorie deficit. I couldn't really cut back on food, b/c I like food and was already eating a pretty balanced diet.

I've been lifting for just over a year. My pant size has gone from a 10 to a loose 4. That's proof enough for me that my legs are NOT bigger. My legs LOOK more muscular...and better in my opinion.

I've been eating a very small deficit and lifting progressively heavier. I don't know what your trainer is talking about.

Trainers talk about the gym only. They do not talk about nutrition which is more important.

but if i eat less and i workout more...Won't i feel tired ? and Will i build muscle ?

Yeah, you'll probably be tired, but that's expected if you are working harder. You don't have to eat a LOT less. I only cut back very minimally on calories, I just amped up the cardio to create a deficit. Eating enough protein will help all around with your feeling of well-being and to help repair muscles. I generally eat about 130grams on lifting days.

You're not going to build a huge amount of muscle. I've found that more than anything the fat around my muscles has reduced and revealed the muscle beneath.

I've been lifting for just over a year. My pant size has gone from a 10 to a loose 4. That's proof enough for me that my legs are NOT bigger. My legs LOOK more muscular...and better in my opinion.

I've been eating a very small deficit and lifting progressively heavier. I don't know what your trainer is talking about.

Edited to add: I was doing cardio prior to lifting. I have kept the cardio, b/c for me...that's what I need to create the calorie deficit. I couldn't really cut back on food, b/c I like food and was already eating a pretty balanced diet.

This for me too...I went from a 14 to a 6...proof.

I wasn't doing "cardio" per say but was doing circut training and I have added in HIIT, fast walks, bike rides etc just for the health benefits.

Here's what you should do:
1. Read this thread and all of the associated links. It's a whole lot of reading, I know, but it will give you a good base to get started: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
2. Read ^that thread *again* to make sure you understand, and if you don't, come ask questions.
3. Unless you have a medical condition, a calorie deficit will create weight loss. Weigh and measure everything you eat and drink. Focus on calorie deficit. Not cleanses, fad diets, supplements or anything else.
4. Lift heavy weights for 2 reasons: First, it will help maintain more lean muscle as you lose weight that you would at a calorie deficit without lifting. Second, it's excellent for your strength--physically and mentally.
5. Add cardio if you want, but don't feel that you have to spend hours on it every week. Cardio has plenty of health benefits and is a great tool for getting to your calorie deficit, but nothing more. It's not required that you do cardio to lose weight.

It seems complicated, but it's really not. It's all about changing your mindset. Calorie deficit and lift to minimize loss of lean mass. Cardio if you want (I use it when I want more calories :laugh:)

I'd wish you good luck, but if you follow what's said in the sexypants thread, you're not going to need it. :flowerforyou:

Here's what you should do:
1. Read this thread and all of the associated links. It's a whole lot of reading, I know, but it will give you a good base to get started: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
2. Read ^that thread *again* to make sure you understand, and if you don't, come ask questions.
3. Unless you have a medical condition, a calorie deficit will create weight loss. Weigh and measure everything you eat and drink. Focus on calorie deficit. Not cleanses, fad diets, supplements or anything else.
4. Lift heavy weights for 2 reasons: First, it will help maintain more lean muscle as you lose weight that you would at a calorie deficit without lifting. Second, it's excellent for your strength--physically and mentally.
5. Add cardio if you want, but don't feel that you have to spend hours on it every week. Cardio has plenty of health benefits and is a great tool for getting to your calorie deficit, but nothing more. It's not required that you do cardio to lose weight.

It seems complicated, but it's really not. It's all about changing your mindset. Calorie deficit and lift to minimize loss of lean mass. Cardio if you want (I use it when I want more calories :laugh:)

I'd wish you good luck, but if you follow what's said in the sexypants thread, you're not going to need it. :flowerforyou:

This.

And, read this one, too.

http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Please someone explain me what kind of result will weight lifting + deficit calories give to me ??
Will i shape my lower body ?? (like lift my butt)

You will lose body fat and maintain muscle mass.

Once you reach a body weight/body fat percentage you are satisfied with, if you want to shape your butt, continue to weight lift, but eat more calories. That is called a bulk.

Read the threads other people posted, they really are helpful.

I too am just starting and been doing it for about a month now. I agree with the most of the responses and for me ive been doing lots of CARDIO. It helps with the burning of the fat so I rotate between tread, elliptical and bike atleast 5 times a week. I do a full body weight day three times a week. And I plan to keep that program in motion till I burn the fat off and see my muscles poke thru. Just give it sometime... by the way that was for you, me and whoever else wants it.

so now Should i start a cardio program to burn fat and then begin weight lifting ?

I suggest doing both.

ok, but i still dont understand what result i will have

calorie deficit = weight loss
cardio = good for cardiovascular health (you know- your'e heart and lungs) + can help build extra calorie deficit
weight lifting = good for bones- muscles and over all wellness + minimal calorie burns- but optimizes FAT loss so the weight you lose isn't muscle and fat.

people who do calorie deficit only- with no working out- and to some extent cardio only weight loss people- find themselves here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1377212-dropped-the-weight-and-still-feel-fat

in this situation.

so life- lift now.
do cardio- do cardio now.

both will help with your over all fitness and well ness but make sure you have a calorie deficit so you can lose weight.

Correct it is called skinny fat. I did that my second attempt.