Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3071: How To Lose Muscle While Dieting By JC Deen of JCDFitness on Nutrition Advice
4 snips
Aug 3, 2025 Learn how to strategically lose muscle while dieting, especially for athletes in weight-class sports. Discover common myths about muscle loss and effective methods to achieve a leaner physique. Hear personal experiences highlighting the importance of nutrition and rest in preserving muscle mass. Explore the balance of calorie intake and macronutrients critical for healthy weight loss, along with key insights on maintaining muscle through thoughtful dietary and training choices.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
JC Deen's Fat and Muscle Loss Story
- JC Deen shares losing 30 pounds in 16 weeks with lots of cardio and low food intake.
- He lost muscle, strength, and got irritable but was motivated by a lean body contest.
How To Lose Muscle Effectively
- To lose muscle, drastically reduce protein intake and do lots of long-distance cardio.
- Also, sleep less, fast often, and push weight training to failure with high volume.
Why Losing Muscle Is Harmful
- Losing muscle harms metabolism, joint protection, posture, and body aesthetics.
- Muscle is metabolically active and beneficial; losing it causes unnecessary stress and thyroid issues.