Myth: fasting means losing muscle

Real Story:
Michelle is a dedicated runner and mom of two.  She came to see me because she had gained a few kilo’s and her energy was low.

When I recommended that she try intermittent fasting, she was reluctant because she thought that fasting would leave her feeling weak and fatigued. Like many, she had heard that fasting could cause muscle loss.

But after a few months of intermittent fasting, paired with her regular strength workouts, Sarah not only kept her muscle mass but actually built more strength. She dropped 8% body fat and feels stronger than ever.

In fact, research shows that intermittent fasting, when combined with resistance training, helps preserve lean muscle while promoting fat loss by increasing growth hormone and norepinephrine levels… both of which support muscle preservation.

Conclusion:  Fasting does not mean you’ll lose muscle if you do it right.