Initial Body Changes...

[sbidgo]

Hey everyone, quick (and maybe stupid) question for you! I've started eating very clean over the last few weeks, have dropped around 7 pounds so far (3 weeks ish) and have been doing a P90X style workout (I say style because I've been bad at hitting the cardio days). I feel like I have gained some strength, endurance and feel tighter but in doing some body fat tests I notice that I've actually lost 3 - 4 pounds of lean body mass. I am not sure that this is accurate, but if it is I assume that it could be from water loss. Does this theory sound accurate, have you seen similar results?

Thanks!

[Robert2006]

Originally Posted by sbidgo

body fat tests I notice that I've actually lost 3 - 4 pounds of lean body mass. I am not sure that this is accurate, but if it is I assume that it could be from water loss. Does this theory sound accurate, have you seen similar results?

Thanks!

What kind of test?

But it's impossible to lose 100% fat. You've mentioned water loss . You will lose some muscle. You want to minimize the losses but some will be lost.

[user786]

If by eating clean you have dropped your carb levels then yes that loss
of water/gycogen is normal and once you increase your carbs then it will go back on. Just got to focus on retaining your strength as that will be a better indicator of lean muscle retention .