DONT CRASH

785. DON'T CRASH The problem with a crash diet is that much of the weight lost will be muscle. The goal is to gradually lose fat while preserving muscle. Many of bodybuilding's greatest stars have succumbed to this problem. Not only did they compete at a lighter bodyweight, but their bodyfat percentage was actually higher than previous years. The goal is to slowly lose bodyfat while preserving muscle tissue. The best way to do this is to gradually cut calories, not subject your body to a sudden 100- calorie-a-day deficit.