Lifting Weights = Weight Loss?

donalg1

I need to lose some weight and become all round healthier, but cant afford to join a gym at the mo, but i do have a weights bench and weights at home and was wondering if doing some exercises with these a few evenings per week will help me lose some weight, or should i really be looking at doing cardio only.

Hanley

You should really look at changing your diet.

donalg1

Thanks have started eating better now but was hoping to speed up the process of weight loss by doing some exercise aswell

Tefral

Calorie deficit = Weight loss.

If your diet is ok and your doing weights, this of course uses energy. If your using more calories than your taking in, then you will loose weight.

rubadub

I found weights great for losing fat, but not necessarily "weight", I was the same weight for about a year but lost a fair bit of fat at the same time -i.e. was putting on weight in the form of muscle.

So do not just track your weight.

donalg1

Well i would be more than happy to lose the fat and retain the weight, thanks for the replies tis very helpful