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Health & Fitness Master Series
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Lesson Overview

2.52 – Why Cutting Calories Makes You Feel Weaker Before You Look Leaner: Reducing calories often causes strength to drop before visible fat loss appears. This happens because the brain reduces energy output to protect the body. The nervous system becomes more cautious with force production. Muscles may still be strong, but the signal to use that strength is reduced. This can make weights feel heavier even when form is solid. Many people panic and think they are losing muscle immediately. In reality, this phase is a normal adjustment period. Maintaining protein and smart training helps preserve muscle during this time. Expecting peak performance during a calorie cut creates frustration. This lesson teaches patience and realistic expectations during fat loss phases. Managing volume and intensity protects progress while cutting. Understanding this process keeps people consistent instead of quitting early.

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A complete guide to mastering your physical and mental health through sustainable fitness habits, smart nutrition, and realistic daily routines. You’ll explore strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance while learning how food fuels performance, recove

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