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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
If you're trying to lose 20lbs of fat, lifting weights can help you get to that 20lbs a month or more faster, given the exact same deficit.
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I think that is a bit out there statement. I get what you are saying and I agree that training is important to health and body composition, and yes they do connect, but general activity without weights can preserve muscle just fine when mixed with the right diet. To say that you can get their faster with weights as a
definite I don't agree with. It can help,and it can hinder too.
Fat loss, not just weight loss is about a deficit too. You don't have to Deadlift 3xbw to maintain muscle mass. I could show you some moms who do nothing but walk and take care of their daily chores/kids that leaned out quite nicely, not "skinny fat," with diet only methods.