Tue, Dec-07-04, 14:40
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Senior Member
Posts: 1,079
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Plan: My own, post Atkins
Stats: 180/131/140
BF:
Progress: 123%
Location: los angeles
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Yes, you can lose with only lifting. But you might not see big losses by the scale, because, especially as a relatively new lifter, you will be gaining alot of muscle (at same time as losing fat.) You have to really stick with your program and constantly challenge yourself to lift harder, though. We adapt to exercises quickly, and gain strength quickly, so if you're not working to your maximum potential every workout, you won't be getting much out of the lifting. Lifting the same 50 pounds of weight for your squat weeks on end won't cut it.
Work to your max and change your routine every couple of weeks and you should see dramatic changes in your body composition.
Cardio definitely adds to the fire, weightloss wise, but overall (IMHO, and i'm a dedicated lifter,) it isn't necessary to spend hours on a treadmill for overall health and conditioning. If you only have so long to spend in the gym, do weights. If you still want to do cardio, do it at home.
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