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Re: Is Low Fat Part of the Problem?
My recent experience may be relevant to this discussion. I previously was on a high protein/low fat diet (when I was lifting heavy to build muscle) and was burning a lot of cals doing additional card…4 -
Re: Very slow weight loss- strength training
Things that I've learned that may be pertinent here: 1) You lift to gain strength not lose wt. 2) You lose wt by eating less (below your TDEE). 3) Gaining strength is NOT the same thing as gaining mu…6 -
Re: Weight training to lose weight?
Simple truths: You lift to increase/maintain strength and muscle mass. Gaining strength for newbies is pretty easy; diminishing rate of return for advanced lifters. Gaining significant muscle mass is…12 -
Re: Feeling the muscle working
FWIW, it is unnecessary to "feel the burn" when lifting, in order to make progress. If you are lifting heavier wt over time that is clear evidence that you are getting stronger, whether you…5 -
Re: How to measure body fat
For an actual measurement, DEXA and hydro are the best methods but cost and availability can be a problem. Calipers are cheap and can be accurate provided you take a suffiient # of body site measurem…2
