A man lost 44lbs and learned 3 important lessons about losing fat while maintaining muscle

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Mike Prytkov founded a weight-loss app inspired by lessons he learned from his own weight-loss journey.

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I was an active runner for 10 years, then I burned out. Switching to walking helped me lose fat and feel energized again.

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I got burned out on running after my first marathon. Walking and taking more strength-training classes helped me keep in shape.

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How to lose fat while maintaining muscle, according to the personal trainers of celebrities and business execs

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To lose fat without losing muscle, you need to eat a high-protein diet while staying in a gentle calorie deficit, trainers told Business Insider.

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I tried to change my body composition for a year. Here are 3 things I did to cut my body fat mass by 7% without hating my life.

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Body composition analyses helped me track my progress in losing fat and gaining muscle.

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3 people who lost up to 100 pounds while still enjoying their favorite foods share 5 weight loss lessons

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Mae Suzuki, Benji Xavier, and Alaias Bertrand said they lost weight sustainably when they focused on their health over their appearance.

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A woman who lost 22 pounds and has kept it off for 3 years shared her biggest lessons about fat loss

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Hanna Kim learned that losing weight is a marathon not a sprint.

Hanna Kim

I want to lose fat and gain muscle. A nutritionist said to eat more, especially carbs.

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Adding a portion of rice to salmon and broccoli makes the meal more balanced and energizing.

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I want to lose weight and gain muscle. A dietitian said to eat bigger meals.

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A turkey sandwich is a substantial lunch that can prevent afternoon cravings.

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'Former vegan' Lizzo has been losing weight without Ozempic. Her personal trainer shared her workout routine.

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Lizzo, pictured in June 2024, has been working with personal trainer Corey Calliet.

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To burn fat and improve blood sugar, try intermittent fasting, a new study says

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There's even more evidence intermittent fasting may help people burn fat and control their blood sugar.

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