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Okay let's try this again, third time's a charm.

Weekly Goals:

12 minute workout daily: Monday is legs, Wednesday is arms, Friday is core. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are cardio. Sunday is yoga.

Stretch after working out.

Drink at least one bottle (32oz) of water.

Shower and brush teeth.

Read before sleep.

Haven't kept my goals these past few weeks, so I'm gonna keep 12 minute workouts and 32oz of water as my goals until I hit them for a whole week. "Health goals" are the ones on my Samsung Watch: steps, active calories, and active minutes. I'm gonna try to hit all of those this week too. As usual, I'll try to keep yall updated though it's easier to do that when I accomplish something than when I fuckup and fail. So yeah. See yall later ✌🏻

What happens to your muscles when you do strength training with heavy weights but eat in a caloric deficit?

Hey there, fellow fitness enthusiast! You've hit on a great question that many of us have pondered while striving for those gains and chiseled physiques. Let's dive into what happens when you tackle heavy weights in a calorie deficit – it's like doing a high-wire act in the fitness circus!

First off, your muscles won't just vanish. They're precious cargo your body wants to keep, even when you're eating fewer calories. Think of it as your body going all "Mission: Preserve Muscle Mass" mode.

Now, the calorie deficit's superhero power is fat loss. It's like Batman swooping in to take down those fat villains. As your fat shrinks, your muscles start peeking through like rock-hard diamonds. Cue the flexing!

But here's the plot twist: making strength gains can be like a slow-burning thriller when you're in a calorie deficit. Your body has fewer resources for muscle growth, so it's like leveling up in "hard mode." Don't worry; it's not impossible, just a tad slower.

Protein, our trusty sidekick, becomes your best buddy. It helps protect those muscles and speeds up recovery. So, load up on chicken, beans, or whatever floats your protein boat.

You might feel like Thor with a depleted energy hammer during workouts initially. But guess what? Your body's an adaptive beast. It'll get used to it and work smarter.

Lastly, give yourself the TLC you deserve. Extra rest and recovery time are like the icing on the fitness cake when you're in a calorie deficit and lifting heavy.

In a nutshell, when you hit the weights hard and eat in a calorie deficit, you're on a thrilling journey of muscle preservation, fat loss, and strength gains, albeit with a few plot twists. Keep grinding, and you'll achieve those epic results!

Hope this helps,

Patricia FitCoach