Want to start lifting weights

cherise106
cherise106 Posts: 23 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Want to start lifting weight but also need to lose weight, should I put it off till excess fat has gone and just stick to cardio or start now any advice would be fantastic thank you

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  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    Start yesterday. It will help with fat loss and retain lean muscles while you lose.
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    Start now! Check out the book Thinner Leaner Stronger by Mike Matthews - it helped me figure out what to do. Several other people will chime in, I'm sure, about other programs that work just as well.
  • Keladelphia
    Keladelphia Posts: 820 Member
    Don't wait!!!!! It's the number one thing I wish I could convince people to do during weight loss if they have any interest in it at all. By retaining more muscle you can change the shape of your body immensely while you're still losing.
  • Ben_there_done_that
    Ben_there_done_that Posts: 732 Member
    Agreed. You should totally start. Good luck!
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    Another vote for START NOW!!!
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    edited September 2016
    This post is a good starting point:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308750/so-you-want-to-start-lifting-great/p1
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Start now. Pick a program.. some are listed in the link..

    If your weight loss is 2 pounds or more per week, consider changing that to min of 1.5 or lower. A good protein amount you should aim for would be around a min .8/gr per body weight.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited September 2016
    Lifting weights while in caloric deficit is a great way to keep your lean mass (your muscle) while losing fat and also a good way to train your muscle to build strength and overall fitness. Just don't make your deficit to large or the weight training is more likely just going to tear you down.

    That said don't go into it thinking you are going to build muscle while simultaneously losing fat because that is not going to happen, certainly not at any appreciable rate.

    Basically lift to keep your muscle while you are at caloric deficit. Then lift to build muscle when you are at caloric surplus. Can also lift at maintenance to slowly develop your muscle while losing a bit of fat (recomp).
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    cherise106 wrote: »
    Want to start lifting weight but also need to lose weight, should I put it off till excess fat has gone and just stick to cardio or start now any advice would be fantastic thank you

    My biggest regret? Not starting a lifting program sooner. I definitely encourage lifting even if you are at a deficit. You won't be as strong, but you will still see "newbie gains" and it will help you to get motivated and stick with the lifestyle.
  • cherise106
    cherise106 Posts: 23 Member
    Thanks guys really appreciated
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
    So I'd second, third and fourth the advice on here. I played around it he gym for many years and never knew dieting well. Once I really figured out 1 calorie deficit is the only way to lose and lifting is the best way to gain muscle, transform your body, etc there is not looking back. Don't wait start now, lift heavy, eat lots of protein and keep your body in a calorie deficit.
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