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szzler - 23 Feb 2007 11:59 GMT

Hi, I was reading that when people come off a fast they gain back the
fat. I was wondering if they start weight training, as they increase
the caloric intake over a few days; instead of gaining fat is it
possible they gain muscle?

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David Roether - 23 Feb 2007 13:49 GMT

Hello!

Usually in fasting, you consume you carbohydrate storages first, after
that your body gets energy from protein (= muscle). Losses in protein
are linked to losses in water 1:4. Finally you lose fat.

When eating normal again, you gain carbohydrates, fat and protein (+
water) - in this order.

You only can safe you muscle due to exercise while fasting and gaining
muscle due to exercise after fasting.

David

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Ron Peterson - 23 Feb 2007 13:53 GMT

> Hi, I was reading that when people come off a fast they gain back the
> fat. I was wondering if they start weight training, as they increase
> the caloric intake over a few days; instead of gaining fat is it
> possible they gain muscle?

Yes, but as animals age, their ability to regenerate muscle decreases.

--
Ron

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