Quit weight lifting so much?

[anonymous2.0]

You’re probably right, I’m probably more like 22-24% BF.

What would you suggest is the best way to strip the fat off?

I workout hard everyday.
Full Body Workouts 3-4x a week all supersets, and I hit the cardio on the other days. I eat around 1600-1800 cals. a day.
Mostly chicken breast, wheat penne pasta, white rice, eggs, tuna, and ground beef.
Probably about 70% clean.

I workout very hard and am having hard time taking the mass off.

Your numbers don't add up. Your TDEE should in in the 2600-2800 range for your weight, height, and activity level so if you were eating 1600-1800 cal a day you'd be losing weight. Take a look at what you're eating again, a common mistake for people trying to lose weight is they get their calorie count wrong.

[FredRekk]

Your numbers don't add up. Your TDEE should in in the 2600-2800 range for your weight, height, and activity level so if you were eating 1600-1800 cal a day you'd be losing weight. Take a look at what you're eating again, a common mistake for people trying to lose weight is they get their calorie count wrong.

I'm eating chicken breast for lunch and dinner, with brown rice or kale salad. Breakfast consists of 2-3 eggs and half avocado. Sometimes i'll throw in some turkey burger patties and some pb&j sandwiches.
Been on it this consistent same routine for about 2-3 weeks now and no weight has been lost.

I'm starting to consider quitting weight lifting altogether and just doing cardio to start losing weight, although I don't want to. Just can't seem to drop weight no matter how clean I eat.

[anonymous2.0]

I'm eating chicken breast for lunch and dinner, with brown rice or kale salad. Breakfast consists of 2-3 eggs and half avocado. Sometimes i'll throw in some turkey burger patties and some pb&j sandwiches.
Been on it this consistent same routine for about 2-3 weeks now and no weight has been lost.

I'm starting to consider quitting weight lifting altogether and just doing cardio to start losing weight, although I don't want to. Just can't seem to drop weight no matter how clean I eat.

How consistent are you weighing yourself? I weigh myself in the mornings before I intake any food or liquids.

[Boxfan83]

Okay folks.
So I started hitting the gym about 3-4 years ago and started off around 145 lbs.

Speed up to now and I’m sitting around 180, with approximately 16-18% BF.
I’m 5’7” and I feel this has become too much mass for my frame and has negatively affected my conditioning when it comes time to play sports i.e. basketball.

Now I’m trying to get down to be around 155-160. But I don’t want to completely halt weight lifting and just do cardio in fear I’ll end up looking flabby and have a flat physique.

Anybody have recommendations or have experienced this transition themselves?

What would you suggest is the most efficient method of achieving the aforementioned?

Would preferably like to cut about 20 pounds but still retain a decent amount of muscle mass for aesthetics purposes.

Pick up the cardio ALOT. Id suggest using ankle/wrist weights while doing cardio so u dont lose tone.

[OctoberRed]

Pick up the cardio ALOT. Id suggest using ankle/wrist weights while doing cardio so u dont lose tone.

Ankle/Wrist weights are tough, but also the best.

[Zaroku]

i am a kinda big for my generation... man.. if i skip a few meals... my wife calls me skinny.. i am over 6.... i eat all day.. i do not or cant store enough fat..

maybe it is a *** holocaust adaptation... i am hungry all the time... my wife... is always saying... you eat all day. sleep all day... why are you not fat..i am lazy...

[Zaroku]

Ankle/Wrist weights are tough, but also the best.

my wife..says i am a big boned... man.. not a compliment at all...i grab her wriswt small she grabs mine.... her fingers dont come close to touching.....


i want to be a good looking gq looking white boy... i am not... ****..

[F l i c k e r]

Keep lifting weights. Stop going for higher weight. Or change your rep scheme.

Want to lose weight. Change the way you eat.

Want to burn muscle. Eat less protein and do more cardio.

Find the balance and stick there once it is found.

[anonymous2.0]

Id suggest using ankle/wrist weights while doing cardio so u dont lose tone.

https://runnersconnect.net/running-q...20and%20ankles.

Wearing ankle weights while running or even walking, increases your risk of injury. By increasing the weight of your legs with weights, you are increasing the stress on all of your joints especially your knees, hips, and ankles.

[Alexialex]

Yes, i agree with you