Preventing Muscle Loss - Advice?

Stitchfluffy · 01-06-2013, 07:19 AM

I've been JUDDDing for the past few days, things are going great, but I'm starting to worry about potentially losing muscle due to DD. I have to stick to a rigorous workout routine due to being in ROTC. I'm also taking a VERY low carb/ketogenic approach to help with hunger and my insulin resistance. So my question is: Should I focus my calories on protein on DD to prevent muscle loss? Or should I make them higher fat to help with ketosis?

I really can't afford to lose any muscle, gotta keep increasing those push-up reps!!!

Carly · 01-06-2013, 08:00 AM

I don't do any rigorous exercise like you do, but I have DDs that are 0-200 cals and I have not noticed muscle loss. I've been juddding since March of 2012 and if anything I see muscle definition in places I'm shocked about.

Maybe some of the JB who workout regularly can help you out more.

cici52 · 01-06-2013, 12:28 PM

I'm NK and make sure I make my minimum protein number every day. Less than 10 carbs on DD, 25 on UD. The balance is fat. I think all the authors agree that you should not lose muscle if you get enough protein.

gotsomeold · 01-06-2013, 12:43 PM

Dr J says as long as UD calories are high enough, the body burns fat preferentially on DD. Meaning muscle is spared and even enhanced. From experience, I would add that UD calories need to start early enough - meaning since you exercise hard, don't fast most of UD before eating and breaking the DD magic in the evening.

Like Carly, I did not increase my exercise level but I have new muscles all over the place.

angie1 · 01-06-2013, 01:48 PM

You have a great advantage with JUDDD ands its muscle-sparing effect. Top that off with eating enough protein on UD and some protein on DD, as well as some basic strength exercises (squats, bicep curls, tricep extensions etc -- youtube has tons of great workouts!).

I have done this, and in the last couple of months I have noticed no muscle loss ..I am loving the muscle definition !

Stitchfluffy · 01-06-2013, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the replies! I'll stop worrying about it then, I'll be sure to get protein in on DD, and I also take BCAA's with my workouts, as well as when I feel a bit weak during my DD, so it sounds like I should be fine

01-06-2013, 07:19 AM	#1
Stitchfluffy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bowling Green Ky Posts: 39 Gallery: Stitchfluffy Stats: (170/165/135) PCOS-Fibromyalgia WOE: JUDDD/LC Start Date: Jan. 3 2012	Preventing Muscle Loss - Advice? I've been JUDDDing for the past few days, things are going great, but I'm starting to worry about potentially losing muscle due to DD. I have to stick to a rigorous workout routine due to being in ROTC. I'm also taking a VERY low carb/ketogenic approach to help with hunger and my insulin resistance. So my question is: Should I focus my calories on protein on DD to prevent muscle loss? Or should I make them higher fat to help with ketosis? I really can't afford to lose any muscle, gotta keep increasing those push-up reps!!! __________________ Emily

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01-06-2013, 08:00 AM	#2
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,238 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	I don't do any rigorous exercise like you do, but I have DDs that are 0-200 cals and I have not noticed muscle loss. I've been juddding since March of 2012 and if anything I see muscle definition in places I'm shocked about. Maybe some of the JB who workout regularly can help you out more.

01-06-2013, 12:28 PM	#3
cici52 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,209 Gallery: cici52 Stats: HW253/going down/GW157 5'7" 60yo	I'm NK and make sure I make my minimum protein number every day. Less than 10 carbs on DD, 25 on UD. The balance is fat. I think all the authors agree that you should not lose muscle if you get enough protein.

01-06-2013, 12:43 PM	#4
gotsomeold Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Asheville, NC / Marietta, Ga Posts: 3,287 Gallery: gotsomeold Stats: 175/127.6/GOAL at 128, size six fits! 5'4, 60yo WOE: JUDDD, PHD Start Date: LC/EFGT - 9/15/11, JUDDD - 1/1/12	Dr J says as long as UD calories are high enough, the body burns fat preferentially on DD. Meaning muscle is spared and even enhanced. From experience, I would add that UD calories need to start early enough - meaning since you exercise hard, don't fast most of UD before eating and breaking the DD magic in the evening. Like Carly, I did not increase my exercise level but I have new muscles all over the place.

01-06-2013, 01:48 PM	#5
angie1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 455 Gallery: angie1 Stats: 185/182.8/155 - 5'5	You have a great advantage with JUDDD ands its muscle-sparing effect. Top that off with eating enough protein on UD and some protein on DD, as well as some basic strength exercises (squats, bicep curls, tricep extensions etc -- youtube has tons of great workouts!). I have done this, and in the last couple of months I have noticed no muscle loss ..I am loving the muscle definition !

01-06-2013, 02:15 PM	#6
Stitchfluffy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bowling Green Ky Posts: 39 Gallery: Stitchfluffy Stats: (170/165/135) PCOS-Fibromyalgia WOE: JUDDD/LC Start Date: Jan. 3 2012	Thanks for the replies! I'll stop worrying about it then, I'll be sure to get protein in on DD, and I also take BCAA's with my workouts, as well as when I feel a bit weak during my DD, so it sounds like I should be fine