Does more lifting equal more calories burned/bigger muscles?

I do three hours of cardio per day, plus 5-6 hours of lifting per day, both free weights and cables. I take lots of breaks in between. I alternate legs and arms every other day. I am losing about 1.0-1.4 pounds a day so far and adding a lot of muscle. I was 445 lb. at my peak, and now am at 205 lb.


My schedule is (although I do mix it up too):

2 hours of cardio
2-3 hours of lifting
30 minutes of cardio
2 hours of lifting
30 minutes of cardio
1 hour of lifting

Although I love working out, I need to free up some more time to do other necessary things. What do I cut out and still lose the same weight each day? 30 minutes of cardio? An hour weight lifting session?

Thanks!

by mileena202 via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding