Why Losing Weight Could Make You Weaker

What if your weight loss efforts were actually working against you? Terrible, right?! In this episode, I break down the hidden dangers of traditional weight loss strategies and ways to shift your focus to improving your body composition over weight loss to achieve the results you want. Weight loss has become synonymous with being really healthy but there’s more than meets the eye here. Skinny does not automatically indicate health! It's so important to learn how to lose weight while protecting your muscles or else they may shrink in the process. I explain the two categories of weight loss and how we can change the conversation around it to be more effective. Once you understand that not all weight loss is good weight loss, you can really begin to see how not all calorie deficits are the same. I explain what happens when muscle gets destroyed. Once you begin to experience weight loss, it's so important to not back down from workouts but to keep pushing. I talk through the risks of homeostasis on your brain and body during this process. If you follow my strategies for calculating your ideal calorie deficit, I promise you that weight loss can be comfortable and straightforward!You can get FREE access to my 4-week Strength Without Stress program right now! Thisprogram will help you reduce the systemic inflammation that’s caused by overly intense orlengthy workouts. It’ll help you build and maintain valuable lean muscle withoutthe fatigue from other programs.To get free access to Strength Without Stress, post a Review wherever you’re listening.Grab a screenshot of your review before you post it and upload at: https://www.hollyperkins.com/reviewThis is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197–grab it while you can for lifetime access.Be sure to Follow and Subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are available on Tuesdays.Topics coveredYour muscle is your metabolismTwo categories of weight lossCommon weight loss mistakes to avoidImportance of protein during weight lossDon’t forget to push your workouts!Two ways to calculate your calorie deficitResources MentionedSign up for my FREE 3-day live workshop training, Mastering Your Body Composition, HEREResearch on caloric restriction during resistance training HEREResearch on energy restriction in older adults HEREResearch on the role of diet and exercise in weight loss HERETranscripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blogFollowMe:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitnessDisclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.