The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[PJinCali]

How do I lose fat and not lean while I am on this program? I am worried about losing lean muscle and would like to know what exercises I can do and what food I can eat, to make sure I lose the fat.

Thanks!!

PJ

[Prancer]

I was under the impression that because of what the food is made up of we are burning fat just by being on the program. Hopefully someone who has a better clue then I will chime in.

[Sarya]

Medifast is a protein sparing diet that concentrates on restricting calorie and carb intake. The restriction of the carb intake is so that individuals enter into a mild ketosis state which makes the body burn ketones for energy and hence burns fat not protein.

You are also supposed to restrict your exercise. None for the first three weeks and then gradually build up moderate exercise. If you are concerned about muscle loss then I would recommend conditioning exercises such as strength training, pilates, some forms of yoga, etc, but medifast is a diet that promotes fat loss not muscle/protein loss when done correctly.

[DogMa]

Sarya's exactly right. You'll lose SOME muscle on any weight-loss program, but you lose much less of it on a plan like this.

[PJinCali]

Thanks to all for your response. I appreciate the assist

PJ