Yes, lifting weights will help you lose fat! Lifting weights is such an effective way to burn calories and improve your metabolism. You can do this by performing resistance training with dumbbells or a barbell as well as using your own body weight for resistance through exercises like push-ups and planks (calisthenics). What I love about calisthenics is that you can perform them just about anywhere at any time because all you really need is your body to get a solid workout in. Often if I'm abroad and I don't have a gym nearby, I do calisthenics in my hotel room so maybe I'll do some squats and press-ups on the hotel room floor before going to bed. What is most key is that you lift weights with proper form so that you target the specific muscle groups and not injure yourself. If your form is off or if you use too much weight, then you won't see results as fast and could even get injured. Working out with weights can help you: * Get more toned * Increase your bone density and prevent osteoporosis which is more common in women * Burn more calories throughout the day while you're not actually in the gym which is awesome, so that you don't store fat as easily. * Reduce risk of injury when doing activities like running or playing sports, * Improve sleep quality by increasing production of growth hormones during exercise which helps you relax and get a better night's rest and * Improve your overall strength, energy levels and mood. The speed at which you see results from weight training all depends on how much muscle you have to begin with, and also what your diet consists of. Getting a good fitness and diet plan is key.