u/Individual-Bad-582

Hi! So title is kind of self explanatory, I am a female, 240 pounds, 5’8”. I have recently gained about 40 pounds and I am very desperate and eager to get it off. I felt strong and healthy at 200, but I do not feel that way anymore. It is still a work in progress.

For the past year I have been going to the gym 4/5 days a week doing a push/pull/leg split and adding ab work and cardio to most sessions. I am wondering if I should minimize the weight training and focus predominantly on cardio. I really struggle with food habits, exercise isn’t the hard part for me. I feel like I am getting stronger and more toned which is nice but I am not seeing fat loss at the rate I want to. Would pushing the breaks on weights and picking up more cardio be better for me? My concern with this is losing muscle that will prevent me from doing things I love like hiking and climbing. Any advice appreciated.