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Reality of Weight Loss

  • Weight loss often fails to account for the type of tissue lost, with muscle loss being an unintended consequence during periods of caloric restriction.
  • In high-quality weight loss, efforts are made to minimize muscle loss while maximizing body fat reduction.
  • Muscle plays a crucial role in regulating blood glucose, blood lipids, and maintaining a high basal metabolic rate, hence it is essential for managing weight and overall health.
  • Resistance training and adequate protein intake are key to preserving and increasing muscle mass during weight loss.
  • Resistance training provides anabolic stimuli, encourages muscle repair, and helps in better glycogen and fat utilization, which aids further in weight management.
  • Effective resistance training should be prioritized, involve multi-joint movements, and be progressively challenging to adapt and grow muscle.
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