What First? Build Muscle or Lose Fat?
I’m 12 years old, 5 ft 6 in, and I weigh 231 pounds. Yes I know its a lot, but this is why I’m so desperate! Please don’t make fun of me! Anyway, I’ve been trying to lose weight, and so far this week I lost about 2-3 pounds. I heard that’s the average weight loss per week. My step dad said he’s gonna help me tomorrow by lifting weights. I was confused because I didn’t want to gain weight by building muscle, but to just lose fat. He said the more muscle, the easier you can lose weight in the long run. I also heard that I could lose an extra 50 calories a day for every pound of muscle. Anyway, should I use whey to help build muscle, or just "turn my fat into muscle". I also heard that while building muscle, you lose weight. Is this true? If so, how much? Thank you everyone who helps me with my problem!
You should lose your fat first (cardio will help!) and only then build muscle. Let’s say you want some muscles in your stomach area-that won’t show until you lose all the fat over there.
No, it’s not true. Muscle is much heavier than fat, plus muscle is heavy in general, so gaining muscle won’t drop your numbers.
I suggest do a moderate amount of both- some cardio and some weight lifting. The cardio will help you lose your fat and the weight lifting…will build muscle.
Remember, don’t stick to the scale. After you lose most of your fat and gained muslce- just because that number is high doesn’t mean your doing a poor job. Muscle is HEAVY-remember that. Just look in the mirror and see: is most of my weight fat or muscle?
Hope this helps you a bit
Building muscle will help you lose fat as muscles burn calories even when you are not working out…
Lose your weight first, then build your muscles. You will loose fat when you weight train, but not as much as if you were jogging. The whole thing is kind of confusing because muscle weighs more than fat so you may put on weight if you get muscles, but it won’t actually look like you are getting fatter because it will be in muscle. Confused? Don’t worry! It’s really about what you look like and what you think of your body image, not what the scales say.
Maybe it would be best if you loose weight until you are comfortable with your body size and then start muscle training or your could just work out with your dad and make sure you still do jogging or other forms or aerobic exercise and balance it out. Good luck!
Instead of fats you can build muscles. This will help you to lose your over weight. But you should also know that proteins are so important in building muscles so be careful you can begin the exercise of building muscles and do some exercises also such as yoga it will give you the necessary concentration and will make your mood better. You can watch a video about building muscles at http://www.mytopclip.com/play.php?vid=16188
I think this video will help you in your exercises.
Do them together. Muscle burns calories & hence fat.
Don’t rush it. It takes time to lose & keep weight off. At 12, don’t look to do fancy exercises or diet plans. Just eat healthy – no McDs, light on candy & soda. Don’t starve-dont skip meals.
And get outside and play. Exercise. Join a team. Stay active.
bulk up brother