Cardio and Muscle Strength for fat loss
I think I need some advice. I have been trying to lose weight since May 1st, and so far have lost 19 lbs, but this loss is not as noticable on me as I would have thought. My original goal weight was 130 (5 more lbs), but I truely just want to get to where I feel as fit as I can be...and I know that means losing quite a bit more fat. Since May I have been doing cardio roughly 45-60 min 5-6 days a week and incorporating about 15-30 min of muscle strength training (usually circuits) after cardio due to limited time. (I workout in the morning on an empty stomach). But lately, I have been reading a lot of articles that focus on the importance of lifting to aid in fat loss. I know that it is important, but I could use some advice on if I should do less cardio and more lifting. I am nervous that decreasing my cardio will make me gain back some of my losses. Typically, I circuit train for my muscle strength (which works great and helped me get over my plateau). I only have time for 1 1/2 hrs at the gym a day TOPS, and it typically has to be all in the morning.
I have also found myself quite a but hungrier than normal lately, which too makes me sceptical because I don't want to consume more than I need and counteract my gains...but I am hoping that my body is just telling me that I need the extra calories.
I guess I am ranting now, but any advice would be greatly appreciated!