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Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Retention

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:30 am
by IronPatriot77
Is 16/8 fasting okay for a cutting phase or will I lose muscle?

Re: Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Retention

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 3:30 am
by TitanStates91
As long as protein is high, you will be fine.

Re: Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Retention

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 4:40 am
by FrostFlex
I find it hard to eat 200g of protein in an 8 hour window.

Re: Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Retention

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 5:35 am
by IronPatriot77
That is my concern too, the bloating.

Re: Intermittent Fasting and Muscle Retention

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2025 6:00 am
by LondonIron
Fasting is just a tool for calorie control. Nothing magic.