Ideal weight before heavy lifting?

Sthere
Sthere Posts: 59 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
should I get to my ideal weight in a caloric deficit before lifting heavy weights or go into a calorie surplus anyway? Are you able to burn fat while building muscle? Should I just eat normal? I have love handles and still some belly fat that's preventing my ab muscles from showing. I read somewhere it's best to get to your ideal weight first, just wanted to check. Thanks!

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  • zoomtech16
    zoomtech16 Posts: 100 Member
    I think this is an excellent question! I second this!
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  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    No. If you want to lift then the best weight to start at is the weight youre currently at.
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    Lift now.
  • Sthere
    Sthere Posts: 59 Member
    The question was not lift now or lift later, but should I be in a deficit, eat at maintenance, or a calorie surplus when lifting??? Will I be able to create bigger muscles in a deficit and burn fat at the same time?
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach#latest
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited February 2015
    Sthere wrote: »
    The question was not lift now or lift later, but should I be in a deficit, eat at maintenance, or a calorie surplus when lifting??? Will I be able to create bigger muscles in a deficit and burn fat at the same time?

    You won't be able to create "bigger muscles" in a deficit. You can lose fat and help maintain the muscle mass you already have. If you still have fat to lose, you should lift on a deficit. Do you know your body fat %?
  • Timorous_Beastie
    Timorous_Beastie Posts: 595 Member
    Lift now, in a deficit, while you're losing, to preserve the muscle you already have. You likely won't put on much, if any muscle mass, but you'll have conditioned muscles that look a lot better than unconditioned ones.
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    Start now! I wish I had started sooner.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Second betharin above. Start now while in a deficit you will retain more LBM.

    It is easier to retain the muscle you have now by lifting, than having to rebuild that which you lost while losing weight.

    Cheers, h.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Lift now, stay in a deficit. When you get to the weight you like, then you can start playing around. (Bulk, cut, etc)
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    From the picture in your profile you look lean enough to start a bulk now if you're comfortable with it
  • ahamm002
    ahamm002 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Sthere wrote: »
    The question was not lift now or lift later, but should I be in a deficit, eat at maintenance, or a calorie surplus when lifting??? Will I be able to create bigger muscles in a deficit and burn fat at the same time?

    You can and should lift whether you're in a deficit, at maintenance, or eating a surplus. There are benefits to lifting in all of those phases.

    It's especially important to lift while you're in a deficit because it will prevent you from losing mass from your muscles and bones.

    You can significantly increase your strength while lifting in a deficit. However, you won't gain a significant amount of muscle mass while lifting in a deficit.

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  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Never wait to start strength training. Regardless of whether you are in a deficit, maintenance or surplus. Strength training should be a staple.
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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Sthere wrote: »
    Are you able to burn fat while building muscle?
    You? No.
    You should do it anyway. You are the ideal weight to start lifting right now.
  • Sthere
    Sthere Posts: 59 Member
    i have no idea my body fat percentage, i just order some calipers because im curious. im thin, except my thighs and butt, i have cellulite. im not sure if i should lose more weight after xmas I was 128 now 124 h7nuheqfk14o.jpg
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