How One User Dropped Weight Via Clean Eating and an Active Job

Background

The user, 23/F/5'5"/133/-45, started her weight loss journey eight months ago, primarily via lifting and improved nutrition but took a break from the gym this summer due to an active job. Nevertheless, by eating healthily and maintaining her active job, her weight transition has seen significant progress.

Muscle Building vs Fat Loss

The user needs to decide between losing more weight or building muscle. Suggestions offered were to split the gym activities further into an upper body/lower body split, or possibly a push/pull split. It was also suggested to track macros and calories to ensure the right mix of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Advice for macro ratios

Since the user is female, specific macro ratios for her weight loss journey need to be factored in. Further research is advised for the appropriate ratio to be applied to help build strength and muscles while reducing fat gain.

Suggested Workouts

For the user working on a twice a week schedule in the gym, the advice is to focus on whole-body workouts rather than split routines, as twice a week split routines work out any specific muscle group only once a week, which is on the low end of stimulation required for strength-building. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it challenging to visit gyms, but the user can still focus on home workouts.

Takeaway

The user's clean eating and active job are making a difference in their weight loss journey. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to losing weight or building muscles. However, one can start by cutting calories, being active, lifting weights, and eating a protein-rich diet. Always research further and speak to a qualified nutritionist or personal trainer for personalized guidance.