So when dieting is there any point to strength training or can you only prevent muscle loss. If so I'm fine with that however I feel like I have been getting stronger.
There is a point. Losing weight isn't the goal. I mean it is.... but I like to think that pretty much everyone is most interesting in looking and feeling good. Just b/c you aren't going to be building a lot of muscle while dieting doesn't mean you shouldn't lift weights. Muscle maintenance gives you a lot of 'mileage' in terms of molding how you look.
I find myself saying this often around here:
Proper nutrition AND exercise (cardio AND resistance training) work in synergy.
Good nutrition = A
Resistance training = B
Cardio = C
Total Health and Good Physique = D
A+B+C=D
Take A, B, or C out of the equation and you are operating sub-optimally and giving up unique benefits associated only with the dropped variable.
Can you lose weight without lifting weights?
Certainly. Losing weight is a function of being in a chronic/consistent energy deficit, meaning, more calories out than in. This deficit can be established however you see fit.... less food, more activity, a combo, etc.
Will you look good only eating less without exercising?
Probably not, unless you are genetically blessed. And if you were, you probably wouldn't be here.
If the number on the scale was all that mattered, this would be a VERY simple process. Unfortunately for some, total health and appearance matter more than the scale and those things require a balanced approach.
Not to mention.... being strong is rewarding.
And you can certainly get a lot stronger than you currently are without adding a lot of muscle.
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