Hi everyone! I know there's guides and everything posted here but I also just wanted to ask a few specific questions. I'm 24, 5'2", 115 lbs and approximately 25% body fat. My goal is to get leaner without necessarily losing a bunch of weight. I have a history of an eating disorder so I'm hesitant now when it comes to special diets and things like that. Basically, I want to gain lean muscle mass and drop my body fat to about 16-17%.
In order to do that, what is the best course of action to take? I've heard some people say that a calorie deficit is needed to lose body fat but then I hear other people say to eat your maintenance calories but eat healthy foods and you'll see results. I've been counting macros as well. Currently I'm on 35% carbs, 30% protein, and 35% fat, calories at about 1900, sometimes less but never under 1600.
I currently do 4 days of strength training and 1 day of cardio, with hiit interspersed throughout my 4 strength days. Should I be doing less cardio, more cardio? More weights, less weights? It's so confusing for me to find the right balance. I take 2 rest days a week, one is a complete rest and the other is an active rest in which I do an hour of light yoga.
I guess my question is - what do I do? What what you recommend for someone my height, age, etc. in terms of calories, macros, should I be cutting calories or maintaining them, what amount should I be working out and what general exercises should I be doing? Do I have to lose weight to lower my body fat or can I replace the fat with muscle? Should I lose more weight?
It won't let me add photos but please look at the pictures posted on my profile in the gallery.
Thanks!
In order to do that, what is the best course of action to take? I've heard some people say that a calorie deficit is needed to lose body fat but then I hear other people say to eat your maintenance calories but eat healthy foods and you'll see results. I've been counting macros as well. Currently I'm on 35% carbs, 30% protein, and 35% fat, calories at about 1900, sometimes less but never under 1600.
I currently do 4 days of strength training and 1 day of cardio, with hiit interspersed throughout my 4 strength days. Should I be doing less cardio, more cardio? More weights, less weights? It's so confusing for me to find the right balance. I take 2 rest days a week, one is a complete rest and the other is an active rest in which I do an hour of light yoga.
I guess my question is - what do I do? What what you recommend for someone my height, age, etc. in terms of calories, macros, should I be cutting calories or maintaining them, what amount should I be working out and what general exercises should I be doing? Do I have to lose weight to lower my body fat or can I replace the fat with muscle? Should I lose more weight?
It won't let me add photos but please look at the pictures posted on my profile in the gallery.
Thanks!
by Effieop via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding
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