Muscle vs. Fat? What Does Your Body Burn First?

Muscle or Fat? What Does Your Body Burn First? 🔥💪

When you're in a calorie deficit, your body decides whether to burn fat or muscle for energy—and if you're not careful, you could be losing muscle instead of fat! 😱

When Does the Body Burn Muscle Instead of Fat?

🚨 Extreme Calorie Deficit – If you're eating too little, your body breaks down muscle to fuel essential functions.
🏃‍♂️ Too Much Cardio, No Strength Training – Endless cardio without resistance training signals your body to ditch muscle instead of fat.
😰 Chronic Stress & High Cortisol – Stress hormones can accelerate muscle loss.
🍽️ Low Protein Intake – If you’re not getting enough protein, your body takes it from your muscles instead!

How to Burn Fat, NOT Muscle:

✅ Eat Enough Protein – Aim for 1.2–2.2g per kg of body weight daily.
🏋️ Strength Train – Lifting weights tells your body, “Hey, we NEED this muscle!”
🔥 Avoid Starvation Diets – A moderate calorie deficit (300-500 kcal/day) is best.
🥑 Fuel Your Body Right – Healthy fats & carbs prevent muscle breakdown.

If you're trying to lose weight but keep muscle, dial in your nutrition & training—your body will thank you! 💪🔥

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