> I know that weight (fat) loss is often a goal for my exercise, and I think it's hard to do that while lifting Agreed. Diet controls weight, exercise controls

> I know that weight (fat) loss is often a goal for my exercise, and I think it's hard to do that while lifting Agreed. Diet controls weight, exercise controls fitness. I've lost tons of weight while having varying levels of lifting/cardio, sometimes almost no exercise at all. Just eat fewer calories and more substance: cabbage, broccoli, things like that.