About 5’10, 235 pounds, and 17 years old, I’ve started going to the gym. I’m more on the bulkier and fat side of the spectrum; I’m not obese, but I do have some fat. For a change of pace, I’m attempting calisthenics instead of free weightlifting.
I lost roughly 225 pounds, but I eventually put it all back on thanks to a lot of free weightlifting and cardio, mostly uphill walking. According to what I’ve learnt, some people have suggested that my body may have grown accustomed to my exercise routine.
I’m knowledgeable about macros and other topics, and I know how to prepare meals and follow a healthy diet. However, my true query is: How well do calisthenics work for weight loss, or for both fat loss and making
When you eat less and/or exercise more, you produce a calorie deficit that causes you to lose weight. Though having more muscle will enable you to burn more calories throughout the day, the primary goal of any type of resistance exercise, whether it be with weights or calisthenics, is to maintain and even increase muscle during the fat reduction process. The key takeaway is that maintaining a calorie deficit for an extended period of time is more important for weight loss than the type of resistance training you do.
However, I have a question: how can I practically restart my body’s metabolism to the point where I can go on a calorie deficit once more and it will work? Additionally, how much should I do to make my shortfall more sustainable and successful over time?
I think I understand what you’re saying because I was doing 2,300 calories for a while before deciding to go to 1,850, which is when I believe I gained the weight back and more. Thank you so much for the information, guy.