How to ensure losing BF not LBM?

micheleb15
micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
edited January 20 in Fitness and Exercise
I cut my calories today after 6 weeks of no loss. Went from 1900 to around 16-1700. I do Insanity 5 times a week and lift upper body weights 2 days a week. I want to get leaner, but make sure that I maintain the muscle I have. How do I make sure that I am losing BF and not LBM? What should I be looking for?

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  • wnbrice
    wnbrice Posts: 244 Member
    High protein intake should take care of most of those concerns, however I am no expert.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Keep your deficit fairly low. Lift heavy 3-4 days per week, eat sufficient protein (.75-1g per lb of body weight, more if you're pretty lean, less if you have more to lose).
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