For bodybuilders maintaining high protein intake (1.0-1.4g per pound of lean mass), consistent heavy training, and adequate recovery, lean mass loss can be significantly less
Prioritize fiber
Muscle mass plays a major role in metabolic rate, and metabolic rate strongly influences long-term weight stability
For instance, GLP-1RAs can improve the levels of insulin, regulate the levels of sex hormone, improve the blood lipid profile, increase the levels of adiponectin, regulate autophagy, inhibit the production of liver glucose, reduce the liver fat content, as well as reduce the levels of plasma liver enzymes and liver steatosis
Restaurant portions are designed for people without appetite suppression