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Muscle loss vs fat loss
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I am performing cardio exercises (brisk walking) from past 5 months, i have lost around 8 kg of weight. But I can feel that I have lost substantial amount of muscle rather than fat. As I can see that my fat under arms, belly and chest seems saggy. How can I avoid muscle loss and increase fat loss in weight reduction process.
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Make sure eating good amt of protein and also incoporate muscle building exercise to get proper toned up body.
That will surely help u to reduce increase your muscle.
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Gud evening follow diet with exercise for specific areas fat loss in a healthy way rather than crash dieting to loose extra fat rapidly ultimately it results in negative impacts on body.
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Yes it's possible that you might have lost some muscles along with fat while doing only brisk walking. Do strength training at least 3 times per week. It may be combination of weight lifting, body weight exercises or resistance band exercises. Start with low weight loads and fewer repetition. Gradually increase with heavier weight and more repetition to avoid injury. It will increase muscle mass and help in fat loss. Keep doing your brisk walking. Target all muscle groups in strength training. Give time to recover your muscles. So on alternate days. One day cardio next day weight training. Increase your protein intake. Avoid refined foods, sugary drinks. Have fresh fruits and vegetables along with sprouts and whole foods.
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Plz 🙏 check bmi according to height and age, and start require diet plan. Belly fat diet is completely different than normal weightloss diet.so go with specific individual diet and exercise for belly fat, it will come down but time talking process.may be 4 to 5 mnth require. Can increase protein food and reduce carbohydrates from you dish.for more details/diet consult with dietician.
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be active, walk, more protein and less carb, balance fruit and others fullday intake can help u. better way consult with your doctor/dietician. thank you.
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Ms. Kapila
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We need some other Vitals & day routine habits n detail to guide you better. Dietary changes alongwith certain Lifestyle modifications will no doubt give you much better results.
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