11 to 24% of weight loss mass is attributed to a reduction of lean tissue—that's muscle.

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Focusing on the scale alone can lead to muscle loss, a slower metabolism, and long-term weight regain.

Episode Summary:

Weight loss has become synonymous with being really healthy but there’s more than meets the eye here. Skinny does not automatically indicate health! It's so important to learn how to lose weight while protecting your muscles or else they may shrink in the process. I explain the two categories of weight loss and how we can change the conversation around it to be more effective.

Show Notes:

Once you understand that not all weight loss is good weight loss, you can really begin to see how not all calorie deficits are the same. I explain what happens when a muscle gets destroyed. Once you begin to experience weight loss, it's so important to not back down from workouts but to keep pushing. I talk through the risks of homeostasis on your brain and body during this process. If you follow my strategies for calculating your ideal calorie deficit, I promise you that weight loss can be comfortable and straightforward!

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Topics Covered:

• Your muscle is your metabolism
• Two categories of weight loss
• Common weight loss mistakes to avoid
• Importance of protein during weight loss
• Don’t forget to push your workouts!
• Two ways to calculate your calorie deficit

Resources Mentioned:

• Sign up for my FREE 3-day live workshop training, Mastering Your Body Composition, HERE
• Research on caloric restriction during resistance training HERE
• Research on energy restriction in older adults HERE
• Research on the role of diet and exercise in weight loss HERE
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog

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