I?m looking for professional journal articles or articles by certified
authors on the subject of muscle building and weight loss at the same
time. By certified authors I mean someone who is a certified sports
trainer or personal trainer. I would prefer a medical journal article.
In more simple terms, can the obese/overweight person loose weight and
gain muscle at the same time or is it better to lose weight and then
build muscle?
The more sources the better even if they have conflicting opinions or facts.

Thanks
Dan Jackson

Hi Rupert68

I am not a certified trainer, but do have a medical background and
have privately studied weight loss.

To address your specific question "can the obese/overweight person
lose weight and gain muscle at the same time or is it better to lose
weight and then
build muscle?":
One of the most efficient ways to lose weight (fat, I assume) is to
increase your muscle mass. Muscle is essentially an engine which needs
fuel, and much of this fuel can be provided by fat. Thefore, a bigger
engine (more muscle) and more driving (exercise and weight training),
the more fuel (fat) is used.

Therefore, it is much easier and healthier to lose weight and gain
muscle at the  same time, than it is to do sequentially. Note that an
allowance has to be made for a possible initial weight gain, as muscle
(which is heavier than fat) will initially build faster, and fat loss
will lag slightly. So... be patient: An inital weight gain is your
engine growing, getting ready to burn more fuel.

WRT an overview of this topic, several books have an introduction of
the facts and science behind weight loss, which I recommend you read.
Some of the important points to look at in this type of resource are
the authors (are they certified, academics, or experts in their
field), publishers (respected medical publishers, or respected
magazines such as Mens Health), and references to evidence-based
research and results.

I hope my first ever comment to GA helps you! Good Luck.

Chooky78

Me Again!

...and yes, your direction of looking for professional journal
articles (don't forget peer reviewed) or certified authors is great,
although these may not have as much information about the subject as
fitness & self-help books do.

Your comment about conflicting sources is also great, as a well
rounded view is often the most accurate, but you need be careful when
reviewing these differing opinions.

Have fun!

Chooky78