kathymtns

I get so confused on what is right and what is not when it concerns weight lifting for women. I am trying to lose this last little bit of weight and get my body fat down. I am currently 24%. I am trying to get down to 19%. I love to workout and do a lot of Gfit( golds gym version of crossfit without olympic weight lifting). I also love to lift weights and heard that it helps to burn more fat when you build more muscle. My question is, is it better to lift heavier weights with less reps. or lighter weights with more reps. to lose weight? Thanks, Kathy

Thankyou so much for your help. I was feeling confused and lost. I feel much better. I actually hate calorie counting. And when I did Mcdougall program I didn't do any calorie counting whatsoever. I just listened to my body and ate the right foods. I think I will do that now as well and not be so afraid of fruit and healthy starches. Every time I calorie count I get obsessive about it. I just need to stick with this way of eating and my training. Thanks again. Kathy

I started bodybuilding in December, but added Crossfit and HIIT and running until 3-4 months ago. What do you mean by lean carbs? I have been vegan for a long time and I did do Mcdougall program and lost 55 lbs. But then my weight stalled. I have about 10 lbs. left to lose. Although I am not keeping near as track on lbs. since I am building muscle but I got my body fat measured and I measured at 25% and that was about 4 wks ago. I noticed when I started really getting into my workouts and bodybuilding that I became very tired in the afternoon and my mom said to try more protein. So I did and I automatically felt better. So I know with my workouts I need to keep up my protein. But I don't want to become a carb phobia person either. Thanks for your help. Kathy

I don't know what my problem is, if I need to add more protein or what I need to do. Latley I feel like I am constantly hungry. Sometimes I can eat and an hour later I am hungry again. I am not too bad at night, but during the day I feel like eating all the time. I am trying not to eat too much because I am trying to lose the rest of this weight. I am also trying to go without eating so much nut butter. I need help. Here is my training schedule: Mon: 1 hr. chest and bicep, 35 min. stationary bike-intervals and HIIT training- sometimes if I am not tired later on in the day I do a 20 min. crossfit workout Tue: 1 hr. back and tricep, 35 min. HIIT training- running, same thing if not tired or busy 20 min. crossfit Wed: 1 or 2 crossfit workouts, run 5k Thur: 1 hr. shoulders and abs, 30 min. crossfit cardi Frid: 30 min. legs, 30 min. crossfit workout, 30 min. cardio Sat.: 1 hr. crossfit class, and sometimes later 20 min. crossfit at home Heres what I have eaten today so far: B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 12 almonds S: oatmeal pancake( I usually have edamme here) L: 2 1/2 c. split pea soup over 1 c. hashbrown potatoes, big salad S: 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp. almond butter S: protein smoothie made with Sun warrior, 1 frozen banana, 1 c. almond milk D: 1/2 c. quinoa with 1 1/2c. broccoli and 4 slices of tofu S: if I am hungry I sometimes have a fruit salad Like I say I really need help. I have been trying to stick to 1500 cal. but I find I eat closer to 1600-1700 easily. I am lifting heavy and I am starting to see some good muscle, I just would like to lose this last bit of belly fat. thanks, Kathy

I have lost over 55 lbs. But seem to be stuck with the last little bit. I am trying not to count on the number on the scale, because I know it is not quite accurate. I do body building trying to lift heavier weights 4 days a week. I throw in 3 crossfit workouts a week and I do cardio anywhere from 30-55 min. a day. I usually burn around 500-600 cal. on most days. I workout 6 days a week. My problem is I still have this fat around my middle. I am a 43 yr. old female, I am 5'7 and weigh 145lbs. I am really struggling with how to lose the rest. I usually eat around 1400-1500 cal. a day. I am trying to up my protein as well. I would love to build more muscle, but also lean out. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Thanks, Kathy