Why It Happens
Any fast weight loss takes muscle with it. Eating less protein because you are not hungry makes it worse. Muscle is what keeps metabolism up and keeps you from regaining.
The Plan
Protein: 0.7 to 1 gram per pound of goal body weight, spread through the day. Strength training: two or three sessions a week; it does not have to be long. Sleep. A body composition check rather than just the scale.
Add-Ons
Creatine (cheap, well studied). A growth-hormone peptide like CJC-1295/ipamorelin at night ($299 a month) for people training hard. Labs at home to check vitamin D and iron.
Signs You Are Losing Muscle
Strength dropping in the gym, feeling weak on stairs, a soft look despite weight loss, fatigue. Tell your provider.
Common Questions
Does slowing the dose help?+
Yes; slower loss is kinder to muscle.
Do I need a gym?+
Bodyweight work and bands are enough to start.
Does tirzepatide spare muscle more?+
Similar proportions; the protein and training matter more than the drug.
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