I have just spent 30+ minutes perusing (okay, more like devouring) the information on Brad Pilon's Nutrition Help website. I know that 30 minutes doesn't seem like a lot, but I am at work. There are some fantastic entries about the research done regarding muscle loss and calorie restriction, effective workouts, and so much more. My excitement grew when I read some research about the muscle is protected by resistance training even in an extremely calorie-restricted environment (800 cals/day). This is probably why I was able to look and stay strong while I lost 85lbs. The question "Should I strength train while losing weight?" for me is a resounding "YES!!!".
I am so glad that I was not afraid to train heavily with weights while I was losing. I think that for me, the fact that I am so competitive in the gym allowed me to train heavy. I know that competition is not always healthy and can cause injury when taken to the extreme, but for me it was important. It led to great muscles and great fat loss.
Make sure to stop by Nutrition Help and read up for yourself.
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