weight lifting along with weight loss question

I'm trying to get in better shape along with my weight loss adventure.  I've started NROLFW - and I'm currently in phase 1. 

Anyway, I know that I'm not going to build lean muscle while still trying to lose weight, and I've got another 20-25 pounds to go in order to even be at a healthy BMI. 

So, my understanding here is if I keep the calorie deficit while lifting, I'm attempting to lose less muscle, right?  I'm just wondering b/c the book tells you not to maintain a deficit at all, but honestly I don't see that getting me all the way down to a healthy weight.

I realize I'm no expert, but I know there's a lot of you guys/gals on here that know quite a bit.  :D

Regardless of your answers, I will be continuing on this program.  Along with doing some interval training.  :D

Just remember that NROLFW is not meant as a weight loss plan - he says that if you really need to, keep a 2-300 cal deficit to lose weight, but realistically... I'd say anything up to a 500 cal deficit is ok. Yes, you might still lose a little muscle, but that's better than most.

I didn't start New Rules til I had reached my goal, but I remember reading a fair number of posts in the Group forum that people were decreasing their calories from the book's recommendation to see weight loss results. So you aren't alone with your thinking.

I was planning on just doing it my way... I'm trying to keep a 500 cal deficit but I'd say 3-4 days end up being more of a 300 cal deficit.  It's working with the anywhere from 1400-1800 cals/day.  A range is a much more effective way for me to go about it.  It works out that I eat more on workout days and less on non-workout days.

Of course all that being said I'm sure once I get to my goal, maintenance will be nice and tricky. 

I don't think that'll be a problem.

Original Post by amethystgirl:

I don't think that'll be a problem.

 WOOOO!!!!! :D

I can't wait to do my next workout tonight.  :D :D :D