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Tawny38 · 06-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Some say you cannot lose weight and build muscle because you have to eat to support muscle growth, while others say you can lose weight by eating in deficit while doing NROLFW. So which is it? Can you eat in deficit and still gain muscle? I'm confused about how to interpret the science - I realize that individuals are going to have different experiences. I also know that there is a difference between losing fat and losing pounds, but that's only academic for those who need to lose pounds, as opposed to those who are "skinny fat" and are just looking for body recomposition. I know there have been a number of threads about weight loss, diet, etc. But there is no consensus about whether or not you can lose weight if you have weight to lose.

06-22-2009, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tawny38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 131	So can you lose weight or not?? Some say you cannot lose weight and build muscle because you have to eat to support muscle growth, while others say you can lose weight by eating in deficit while doing NROLFW. So which is it? Can you eat in deficit and still gain muscle? I'm confused about how to interpret the science - I realize that individuals are going to have different experiences. I also know that there is a difference between losing fat and losing pounds, but that's only academic for those who need to lose pounds, as opposed to those who are "skinny fat" and are just looking for body recomposition. I know there have been a number of threads about weight loss, diet, etc. But there is no consensus about whether or not you can lose weight if you have weight to lose.