10/30/2025
Body Recomposition with GLP-1: Fat Loss vs. Muscle Preservation
GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) help reduce appetite and burn body fat — especially visceral fat, the kind that surrounds your organs.
But when calorie intake is too low or protein is lacking, muscle loss can happen — and that’s what we want to prevent.
Body recomposition means changing your body’s balance — losing fat while keeping or building lean muscle. The scale might move slowly, but your shape, strength, and metabolism improve dramatically.
How to preserve muscle during GLP-1 therapy:
✅ Prioritize protein (0.8–1g per pound of lean body mass)
✅ Strength train 3–4 times per week
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Sleep deeply — that’s when muscle repair happens
✅ Avoid rapid weight loss
✅ Follow up with your provider for personalized guidance
Lose fat, not muscle. Keep your metabolism strong and sustainable.
Why it matters:
Faster metabolism
Better tone & strength
Lower risk of regaining weight
Improved energy, mood & longevity
GLP-1s are a powerful tool, but true transformation comes from how you fuel, move, and recover
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Recomposición corporal con GLP-1: pérdida de grasa vs. preservación muscular
Los medicamentos GLP-1 (como semaglutida o tirzepatida) ayudan a reducir el apetito y la grasa corporal, especialmente la grasa visceral, la más peligrosa porque rodea los órganos.
Pero cuando el consumo de calorías es demasiado bajo o falta proteína, puede haber pérdida muscular — y eso es lo que queremos evitar.
Cómo preservar músculo durante la terapia con GLP-1:
✅ Prioriza la proteína (0.8–1g por libra de masa magra)
✅ Entrena fuerza 3–4 veces por semana
✅ Mantente hidratado
✅ Duerme bien — el cuerpo se repara en el descanso profundo
✅ Evita perder peso demasiado rápido
✅ Haz seguimiento médico y nutricional
Pierde grasa, no músculo. Mantén tu metabolismo fuerte y sostenible.