Lose fat first and then tone up or vice versa?

[MissWindz]

So my plan is to lose fat first, because you can't see muscles if all that fat is covering them and then tone up. Is that a good idea? Only asking because by next month, the middle of August, I'm finally going to be at my goal weight (125) and I want to know if I can tone up so I can see my abs muscles. Any advice

[martyfellow]

Right, it's your diet first, and losing weight. You risk injury trying to work out when you're really heavy.

Do miminal walking or swimming or non-impact sports while you concentrate on a disciplined diet, something scientific, such as Weight Watchers.

Gradually step up working out as you get slimmer. You will feel the toning more as you lose the fat tires.

[MissWindz]

I'm not really heavy. Last time I checked my weight, I weighed 144. My goal is 125.

[martyfellow]

Still, your diet comes first. But yes, you're not too heavy to start active workouts, go for it!

[MissWindz]

Yes, I know. I do eat clean. I only have one cheat meal once every week or whenever I eat out, which is not frequently.

[martyfellow]

You're doing better than most.

[kheserthorpe]

Muscle building takes longer then fat loss. If you are wondering about exercise, I'd to resistance work now, which is positively associated with maintaining metabolic rate while dieting.

[justbanANNAz]

yeah lose fat first then tone up:) running is an awesome way to do that=]

then once that fat begins to decrease you can focus on certain areas like your abs and try to really work em=]

its just about healthy eating and consistent exercise=]

good luck!

[JamielovesKU]

Yes, lose first because people will start to notice, and you can fit into smaller clothing whereas if you tone yourself first its barely noticeable until the end, and itll take longer for you to be able to fit in smaller sized clothes.

[Anonymous]

Do everything silutaneously.

[Anonymous]

i would do at the same time.

[Anonymous]

lose fat first and tone you at the same time

[Anonymous]

loose water weight, cut out salt.