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    Discussion in 'Fat Loss' started by vijugati8g, Aug 2, 2012.

    1. vijugati8g

      vijugati8g Well-Known Member

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      I currently have a large calorie deficit and I am doing cardio at least 3 times a week!

      however I am also doing weights every day, taking whey protein and using creatine monohydrate.

      Will I be able to maintain/increase muscle and lose my bodyfat at the same time?
       
    2. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      forgot to say this...Bear in mind I am lifting as heavy as I can and have a diet with as much protein as i can incorporated into my calorie allowances....!
       
    3. Raleoxilevz

      Raleoxilevz Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      Increase... most likely not... unless you're completely new to lifting.
       
    4. masoven4u

      masoven4u Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      You will most likely still lose muscle mass, but you seem to be doing everything right to mitigate that muscle loss, which is all you really can do.

      Tips:
      - Get lots of protein
      - Lift as though you're trying to still actively gain muscle
      - Cut conservatively, only 1-2 lbs per week
      - Don't cut too long
      - Get plenty of sleep, don't overdo cardio, and don't overtrain
       
    5. baletki

      baletki Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      I have literally been weight lifting for 10 days..

      ill happily admit i have a belly, not sure what body fat % I am but i'd say it is around 20..working hard to reduce it though
       
    6. defelqy

      defelqy Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      I guess i could just do what i can to keep the muscle loss as low as it can be? thanks for the tips ill definately be taking them into account
       
    7. Raleoxilevz

      Raleoxilevz Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      Since you are new to lifting, you will probably actually gain muscle, good luck!
       
    8. Raleoxilevz

      Raleoxilevz Well-Known Member

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      Thanks a lot for the tips/help..much appreciated!
       
    9. Capone

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      ^^Yup... also, what's your age OP?
       
    10. parnassto

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      Losing body fat while maintaining muscle?

      I am 19
       

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