I've been LCing for over a year and lost 50lbs. About 5-6 weeks ago, I
started riding an Aerodyne bike (stationary, 25 mins at 65RPM, about 350
cal.) and doing upper body free weights with a small Bodysmith setup I have.
I waited until now to start weights because I knew I would gain
weight...it's a psychological thing even though I know it's not fat, it's
still weight, right?

My goal is to lose a total of 65lbs, but since I've been doing the cardio
and weights, my weight has crept up about 10lbs. I know that is to be
expected with the weight lifting due to water retention by the muscles (the
glycogen is to blame there, I believe), but can the rest due to increased
lean muscle mass? I suppose if the water accounted for 4-5 lbs, then the
rest *could* be additional muscle weight. My goal with the weights is to
simply TONE, not add bulk. ****, I was *bulky* for 20 years. Lean is what
I'm aiming for.

Anyhow....to my question: For the last 4 months prior to reaching 50lbs, I
basically plateaued and despite waiting for 2 months and trying induction
again, I was not able to "re-start" my weight loss. Now that I've gained a
few pounds with the weight lifting, I'm thinking of trying induction again
(basically attempting to fool my body into thinking it's gained fat, when in
fact, it has not).

I know that LC and weight lifting, when the goal is mass, is not
recommended, but as long as I keep the caloric intake up, am not wasted
after each cycling/lifting session (weights are M,W,F and bike is Mon-Sat),
should I be able to achieve both stated goals of fat loss via LC and cardio
and muscle toning via weights?

I didn't include my exact weight routine, but if need be, I can post it.

Thanks for any suggestions and input.