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Fat and fitness

How to lose body fat (and keep your muscle)

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Fat loss is not weight loss

The scale counts water, muscle and fat together. Fat is the part you actually want to lose.

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Start with a small gap

Eating about 300 to 500 calories under your daily burn is a steady, doable start.

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Protein protects muscle

Aim for about 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight a day while you lose.

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Lift twice a week

Simple strength moves tell your body to keep its muscle while fat comes off.

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No spot reducing

Crunches don't burn belly fat. Your body picks the order, and stubborn spots go last.

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Track your waist

Measure every few weeks. A shrinking waist means fat is going, even if the scale stalls.

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Losing body fat comes down to a steady calorie deficit, enough protein and strength training. Here's how to set it up and what to expect each week.

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