Help with Weight Loss

BringDaBlitz94 · 09-27-2009, 11:14 PM

Hey there guys! I'm about to start seriously getting back into working out since about 2 years and my first goal: LOSE FAT! So I was thinking of doing the 3 day split and on off days just focus on cardio like the eliptical and HIIT. But one of my many questions is when I lift, should I do 2 sets of each workout with 12-15 reps or 2 sets of each workout with as many reps as I can within one minute? I was just curious as to which is better for fat burning. Thanks!

m11 · 09-27-2009, 11:21 PM

It doesn't appear that your current weight loss strategy will be very effective. You would benefit by creating a deficit from your diet rather than from your training while lifting heavy in order to preserve your lean body mass.

I'd recommend taking a look at the link in my signature to get you going on the correct path.

BringDaBlitz94 · 09-28-2009, 12:05 AM

well I mean I calculated that I am going to need around 2800 calories, 287g of carbs, 143g of protein and 67g of fat to maintain my current body weight so I will only consume around 2100-2300 calories, 240g of carbs, 160g of protein, and 50g of fat a day. Does that seem appropriate in order to promote fat loss?

*sorry for the dumb questions

**Built** · 09-28-2009, 12:30 AM

You will lose weight if you eat less food than you require.

If you take care to preserve muscle (don't run a stupidly large deficit; consume sufficient protein and fat; lift heavy) you'll drop most of that weight as fat.

Your planned diet sounds like a very good start.

Got the workouts planned out too now that you've read that link?

pumpfootwear · 10-05-2009, 01:51 AM

eating less then what ur body require , this is what i think as then only the extra fat u have in ur body will be used . So this way u will loss your wait.

exnews · 10-07-2009, 07:39 PM

I lost my first 65 pounds over a period of 7 months by simply calculating my food intake (many internet sites for this) for my goal weight then I did a really gross thing. I went to the supermarket and bought frozen meals (Calorie count on package) for every meal but lunch (I did Ham Sub from Subway for lunch) … If it went in my mouth I had a calculated calorie count to write down. ACCOUNTABILITY TO SELF
Then EVERY DAY I walked 3 to 7 miles. I had plenty of trails to pick from and it was FREE…The weight cam off weekly and the belt sizes came and went I list 12 inches the first 9 months THEN I started weights….I did it so can you

09-27-2009, 11:14 PM	#1
BringDaBlitz94 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 197	Help with Weight Loss Hey there guys! I'm about to start seriously getting back into working out since about 2 years and my first goal: LOSE FAT! So I was thinking of doing the 3 day split and on off days just focus on cardio like the eliptical and HIIT. But one of my many questions is when I lift, should I do 2 sets of each workout with 12-15 reps or 2 sets of each workout with as many reps as I can within one minute? I was just curious as to which is better for fat burning. Thanks!

09-27-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	It doesn't appear that your current weight loss strategy will be very effective. You would benefit by creating a deficit from your diet rather than from your training while lifting heavy in order to preserve your lean body mass. I'd recommend taking a look at the link in my signature to get you going on the correct path. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

09-28-2009, 12:05 AM	#3
BringDaBlitz94 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 197	well I mean I calculated that I am going to need around 2800 calories, 287g of carbs, 143g of protein and 67g of fat to maintain my current body weight so I will only consume around 2100-2300 calories, 240g of carbs, 160g of protein, and 50g of fat a day. Does that seem appropriate in order to promote fat loss? sorry for the dumb questions Last edited by BringDaBlitz94 : 09-28-2009 at 12:13 AM.*

09-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#4
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	You will lose weight if you eat less food than you require. If you take care to preserve muscle (don't run a stupidly large deficit; consume sufficient protein and fat; lift heavy) you'll drop most of that weight as fat. Your planned diet sounds like a very good start. Got the workouts planned out too now that you've read that link? Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

10-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#6
exnews Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 5 Photos: 3	Start with Restricting your Diet and Walking Every Day I lost my first 65 pounds over a period of 7 months by simply calculating my food intake (many internet sites for this) for my goal weight then I did a really gross thing. I went to the supermarket and bought frozen meals (Calorie count on package) for every meal but lunch (I did Ham Sub from Subway for lunch) … If it went in my mouth I had a calculated calorie count to write down. ACCOUNTABILITY TO SELF Then EVERY DAY I walked 3 to 7 miles. I had plenty of trails to pick from and it was FREE…The weight cam off weekly and the belt sizes came and went I list 12 inches the first 9 months THEN I started weights….I did it so can you

10-05-2009, 01:51 AM	#5
pumpfootwear Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: india Posts: 15	eating less then what ur body require , this is what i think as then only the extra fat u have in ur body will be used . So this way u will loss your wait.

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