I'm trying to get more serious about my fitness. I'm 43 and want to get healthier. I'm not unhealthy now...over the past few years I've managed to exercise on average 6-8 times a month or so, sometimes less when I'm travelling. My weight fluctuates a little but I've managed to get from the brink of fat down to merely slightly overweight (6-5 and currently 235-240).
I am trying to get that weight lower. I consider my fighting weight to be aroudn 220, although 210-215 would be better. I think I'd like my my BMI to be in the normal range, and that's at about 210...but I could live with 215-220. When I've been that weight in the past, I've looked my best.
So I'm dieting (nothing special...calorie reduction, basically), exercising more (trying for daily), and I'm starting to lift weights.
The weight lifting...I'd like to gain muscle to make my metabolism go up a little, and be more defined/toned. Not looking to max out my bench or anything like...just want to look better and maybe a little bigger.
That said...it is possible to both lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? Or should I focus on losing weight, then start lifting?
Thoughts?



Reply With Quote



Bookmarks