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Originally Posted by rjd598
basic advice for losing body fat yet retaining the current muscle i have right now? i know that's vague and whatnot, but i bet there is a wide variety of opinions and i'm open to learning always.
i started a basic diet/workout routine for myself almost three months ago with the goal of losing 30lbs in three months. i've become more focused in training hard the right way and losing bfp instead of actual weight as i've plateaued for the past 2-3 weeks.
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The best way I found to retain muscle is to add light cardio in the mornings. Treadmill at 10% incline walking as fast as you can walk while keeping your heart rate below 130 for 30-45 mins. 3-5 times a week. Maybe throw in a HIIT session every now and then.
Track your calories and make sure your still getting the 1 to .75 grams of protein to body weight.
I found that this in combo with my lifting routine has helped retain muscle, but you'll lose a little bit of strength being in a caloric deficit.