Weight loss with just a calorie deficit - I would argue that this will not get you the body that you want. There’s more to body composition, then just losing weight. We want to preferentially lose fat while maintaining and/or growing some muscle to “tone” our body.
Don’t be scared to lift some weights! Not only does it have health benefits, but you need it for good quality of life. How many pounds are your grocery bags? How much do your kids weigh? Picking up a 5 to 10 pound weight is not gonna make you bulky.
