HIIT vs. Strict Strength Training

[pokemonster]

I've (M35) been on Reta for a few weeks now, all of which I'd been rather sedentary (sick, unfortunately). It's working as prescribed and I've already lost all the weight I gained over the holidays.
Now that I'm feeling better, I'm wondering if I should get back into my routine before the Reta, i.e. F45 HIIT workouts (boot camp type with more of a focus on weightlifting) or just do strict lifting in the gym. I swapped to F45 before I started the Reta as I wasn't able to shed any lbs and wanted a more cardio-centric workout. It worked to some extent, but wondering if the Reta eliminates the need for the extra cardio. I don't want to overdo it and shed too much muscle.
Goal is to maintain / increase muscle mass while shedding the fat. Those with experience, let me know your thoughts!

 

[Peptoidian]

You should lift weights ~3x/week to maintain/build muscle. Your caloric deficit on Reta will take care of the fat loss. Make sure you are eating enough protein too. For cardio, I'd stick to walking and 1 short (20mins max) HIIT workout per week where you hit your max HR.

 

[pokemonster]

You should lift weights ~3x/week to maintain/build muscle. Your caloric deficit on Reta will take care of the fat loss. Make sure you are eating enough protein too. For cardio, I'd stick to walking and 1 short (20mins max) HIIT workout per week where you hit your max HR.

I had a feeling this was the answer... Partially blinded by my expensive $200+ F45 membership per month. We'll see if I can get out of it... Lifting is what I do best so that's a consolation lol.