Eating enough protein and continuing strength training can help protect muscle during a calorie deficit.
Keep your protein intake high and stay consistent with your workouts. Losing weight slowly usually helps keep more muscle.
I focus on strength training even during a cut. It helps remind my body to hold on to muscle while losing fat.
A small calorie deficit works better for me than extreme dieting. It feels more sustainable and helps maintain strength.
Eating protein with every meal makes it easier to stay full and support muscle recovery during a cut.
I try not to cut calories too fast. Steady progress is usually better than rapid weight loss when muscle retention is the goal.
Keeping heavy compound lifts in my routine helps me maintain muscle and strength while reducing body fat
Good sleep and recovery are just as important as diet when trying to lose fat without sacrificing muscle.