(03-03-2013, 06:09 PM)moniker Wrote: Actually- that's the entire point. I'm trying to reduce my muscle mass that I acquired from weight-lifting long ago. If I reduce muscle mass I would also be reducing my overall metabolism, but that's something I would expect.
I certainly understand what you're trying to do, I just feel that it is a very hard and unhealthy way to do it. When your body is in a catabolic state it eats ALL muscle, including your heart muscle. Do you really want to do that? If you're really after fat redistribution, you can do that best by burning off all "excess" fat and then intentionally putting it back on while taking PM (so it accumulates on the hips, thighs, and breasts). Others have succeeded that way, as Flamesabers pointed out.
The weight training helps by keeping your metabolism up so the fat burns faster. It doesn't have to be "body building" weight training, just adequate resistance training to keep the muscles healthy and burning fat. Don't push to the point of micro-tearing (which is what causes muscles to increase in size).
The PM definitely will cause your muscles to decrease regardless of how much weight training you do. They will just decrease more gradually and in a healthy, non-catabolic manner.
Quote: The trick in steady-state cardio is to literally just run until your body eats itself.
Yes, that's the essence of a catabolic state. Ugh! It even sounds bad!
These are my opinions, of course, and there are a lot of people who differ. Only you can determine what's right for yourself. Good luck, though, and do listen to what your body tells you, especially any warning signs that may indicate something is wrong.
Best,
Misty
