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Lifting while on calorie deficit

Fashdash88
Fashdash88 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it a waste of time? I'm on 1300 cal a day. Will it lifting benefit me? Thx

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  • Fashdash88
    Fashdash88 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm a girl btw
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    edited September 2015
    Not at all. It will help you retain muscle mass while cutting.

    ETA - the not at all was the answer to "is it a waste of time".
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    It is not a waste of time.
    Lifting has been the best exercise for me. I am keeping my muscle mass, shaping my body and strengthen my bones. Just need some rest between weightlifting days, eat more lean protein and keep good weightlifting form. All positive.
    Good luck in your healthy journey
  • TashaDillard
    TashaDillard Posts: 7 Member
    Great responses above.. it will help you lean out and drop body fat but at some point you are going to have to come out of the deficit.
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