Tag: Strength loss

Studies show that after just 12 to 24 hours without food, the body's glycogen reserves begin to deplete, causing a noticeable drop in immediate energy and raising the question: do you get weaker if you don't eat? The short answer is yes, but the reasons are more complex than simple energy depletion and differ significantly between short-term fasting and chronic malnutrition.

According to research published in the journal *Nutrients*, while a calorie deficit is necessary for fat loss, it also poses a risk of losing lean muscle mass, which directly impacts strength. This article explores how to mitigate this effect and strategically navigate a diet so a calorie deficit doesn’t make you lose strength.