Hi there! I’m female 27 5’6 and about 168 pounds currently. I’ve lost a little less than 10 pounds over the past month just from diet changes and some new training plans. Basically I’ve been weight lifting for around 8/9 years. Everyone always says strength training is the best for weight loss, however I was my smallest when I focused more on HITT and cardio workouts. I have been stuck in a rut for the past 2ish years of training really hard, weight lifting 4-5 days a week with some light cardio like walking/short runs but have been unable to lose ANY weight, like even 2-3 pounds was impossible.
Over the past month I’ve completely cut out weight lifting and transitioned to YouTube workouts and going on longer runs outside. I’ve been doing a mix of mat Pilates, kickboxing, dancing, HIIT, etc type of workouts on YouTube and some do include minor strength training with 3-10 pound weights and body weight stuff but nothing compared to when I was going to the gym and hip thrusting 250+. I’ve already noticed that I’m slimming down some, have dropped almost 10 pounds, and really enjoy the workouts a lot more.
Basically what I’m asking is can I continue to lose weight without incorporating strength training? Social media pushes lifting sooo much and makes it seem like cardio won’t help but I’m burning double the calories now than I was before so I’m not sure why every fitness influencer says that. Just want some advice or opinions from people who have went from strictly lifting to a more cardio/hiit based approach to weight loss? Am I losing muscle and not fat now?
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