Cutting strategy.

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I am not cutting now, but I will be at some point in the near future. All my life I was a skinny guy and always trying to gain weight. For the first time in my life I may be at the point where I want to cut bodyfat, but I have never had to do it before.

My question is this...I hate cardio work, other than hardcore hiking for recreation. Can I cut just by dieting and lifting weights, or is cardio work really important in cutting bodyfat??? And if so, is there a way I could do cardio in the gym, multiple high-rep low weight sets? or do I have to do traditional jogging, aerobics crap.

And other than cutting calories and eating a balanced diet, is there anything specific I should do nutritionally?
 
You could do some tabata work with weights if you want. You can search here for details. Really efficient.
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I think it's better to do some cardio along with lifting weights. I hate cardio so most of my "cardio" consists of doing olympic lifting (I'm still working on form) and then HIIT for about 10 minutes. I only do to the HIIT once or twice a week.

What ever you do, count calories. Keep a daily journal, trust me it's worth it, even if you feel silly carrying it (mine has kittens on the cover). Once you have the # of calories right, you'll lose fat consistently week to week and should be able to maintain strength better. A 3x5 or 5x5 program works well if you are losing about 1 pound a week.
 
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(liegelord @ Aug. 08 2006,23:37)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I think it's better to do some cardio along with lifting weights.  I hate cardio so most of my &quot;cardio&quot; consists of doing olympic lifting (I'm still working on form) and then HIIT for about 10 minutes.  I only do to the HIIT once or twice a week.

What ever you do, count calories.  Keep a daily journal, trust me it's worth it, even if you feel silly carrying it (mine has kittens on the cover).  Once you have the # of calories right, you'll lose fat consistently week to week and should be able to maintain strength better.  A 3x5 or 5x5 program works well if you are losing about 1 pound a week.</div>
Thanks Guys!

Good advice Leige, I hate counting calories but your method sounds consistent. What is HIIT? I will look it up if I can and also the tabata thing.
 
Also if you are constantly or even occasionally hungry from the lower calories then increase your intake of fruits/veggies. They are not calorie dense at all, fill you up, and have lots of nutrients.

I hate cardio, too, but I realized its a necessary evil and bit the bullet. HIIT/Tabata makes it easier even though it can make you feel like you've been gutted.
 
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