How FAST Can You Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle? (Science) [fOM6rubYNsw]

How FAST Can You Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle? (Science) [fOM6rubYNsw]

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🤔How fast can you lose fat without losing muscle? A 2011 study provides an interesting answer! The researchers created 2 groups. The first group lost 1 pound per week, and the 2nd group lost 2 pounds weekly. The group losing 2 pounds per week lost more weight, but they also lost a bit of muscle mass. While the group losing only 1 pound per week slightly built muscle while still losing a good amount of fat. Essentially, losing weight at a moderate pace can help you maintain muscle more effectively. Some of you may think that losing just 1 pound or half a kilogram per week is too slow. But not rushing your fat loss process actually keeps you more muscular as you are dropping body fat. As a rule of thumb, aim to lose between 0.5-1% of your total bodyweight per week. If you try to lose weight faster, some muscle loss could occur. 📚Scientific References (PMID): 1. 21558571 2. 24864135