TWO- STEP WEIGHT LOSS

Calorie deficit causes quick loss of muscle mass

Lack of calories makes the body burn the muscles' proteins and carbohydrates to get energy. Liquid secreted by body tissue. Fat burning is only marginally increased.

The body burns fat and reduces metabolism

Fat burning is markedly increased, reducing fat deposits. The burning of muscle mass ceases, so the muscles regain their size. The body reduces the metabolism to save energy.