Burning muscle not fat: I have just... - Weight Loss Support

Weight Loss Support

114,539 members60,872 posts

Burning muscle not fat

helen3418 profile image
5 Replies

I have just weighed in and lost a stone in six weeks but my read out shows that i have lost quite a bit of muscle, have any of you experienced this and how can i prevent it happening in the future. I am fairly active, swim twice a week and walk quite a bit.

Written by
helen3418 profile image
helen3418
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
5 Replies
OlsBean profile image
OlsBean

I lost a massive amount of muscle myself, especially on my legs, I've regained it now but it took a lot of hard work, I wish at the time that I had been more aware.

The most obvious thing that springs to mind is are you eating enough protien? If you are unsure there are online calculators that work out your RDA based on your activity level etc.

helen3418 profile image
helen3418 in reply to OlsBean

Thanks for the reply,the diet i am following says two portions of protein about size of pack of playing cards but i am 18stone and my RDA at the moment is nearly 2000 cals, I am losing 2lbs most weeks so maybe i do need a bit more protein maybe a bit less carbs. Hopefully that will sort it

burntsun profile image
burntsunMaintainerRestart Feb 20246kg in reply to helen3418

Hi, I'd second the protein suggestion. That, in combination with weight lifting, worked for me. The weight lifting is a great way to combat loose skin (another unpleasant side effect of weight loss). If you're struggling to fit protein into your diet, then maybe consider a protein powder? Good luck!

SurreyMan profile image
SurreyMan

When I started my diet, I worried about what the fat will be replaced by. So I tried to eat two eggs (26g protein) every day as I found this to be a good way to have regular low calorie protein that is filling.

I also changed my exercise to focus more on weights instead of cardio as muscle helps burn calories long term.

Good luck with your diet!

ps. Out of interest how can you be sure that you are losing muscle instead of fat?

helen3418 profile image
helen3418

hi, thanks for your reply, we are weighed on a body composition analysis scale, does weight, fat mass, water mass, muscle etc etc, clever if its accurate.

You may also like...

is building muscle the best way to keep the fat off?

cells do. Not only this, the more muscle you have, the more energy can be stored in them as...

Does muscle weigh more than fat really?

massive change many people have achieved much more rapidly than me, but I also know how I am...

Fat loss for blood pressure

pressure was a bit low, I thought at 127/something. Now I have lost nearly four stone and it is...

BMI , weight loss and muscle

99 kgs. I’m on a VLCD ( this is my second week) and I’ve lost 5kgs. The reason o am on this diet is...

Weight loss and muscle mass

years. In 6 weeks I've lost 15 cm from my waist but it's a very slow process on the scales. Any...