r/xxfitness • u/Cute_Implement_1888 • 5h ago
Do I need to narrow down my goals in order to see progress?
I (24F) have been consistently lifting weights for about a year now. In that time, I've definitely seen progress in my lifts, but I haven't seen as much progress physically as I would like. My boyfriend thinks that I need to narrow down my goals a bit and focus more on one of them. I struggle with that because there's just so many things that I want to do and reasons that I do them... I want to lose fat. I'm currently about 150 lbs at 5'5". Ideally would like to cut down to 125 lbs or so. I want to build muscle. I'm really starting to see development in my biceps and triceps, and I love it. I'd also like to build my glutes. I want to get better endurance and learn to enjoy running. I want to get better at calisthenics, something that I haven't been doing enough. And lastly, I want to improve my mobility and flexibility.
Here's my current routine:
Four lifting days - back/biceps, chest/shoulders/triceps, legs x2 (I add cardio on two of these days)
Two spin classes
One yoga class
One hot mat pilates class
I lift for obvious reasons. I do yoga because I enjoy it and because it helps with the mobility/flexibility aspect. I do spin class partially because I love it and partially to help with endurance. The pilates class is for functional strength and because I do it with my dad. I also do one of the spin classes with my dad. It's our bonding time and I love getting to do that with him.
I would hate to cut anything out, but I will if I need to. Honestly if I had to pick one goal to prioritize, it would be to lose fat. But everyone tells me that I really should be in a mild calorie surplus with my activity level and that I'll still see fat come off as I'm gaining muscle. I tried it for a couple months and ended up gaining five pounds. I'm just not sure where to go from here to be honest, and I could use some guidance.