Many people want to build muscle and lose weight for an improved physique, but the goals can be a bit contradicting.

Have you noticed that adding 45 to 60 minutes of physical activity a day quickly becomes the easy part of changing your fitness and nutrition habits? The problem for most people who want to lose ...

A calorie deficit refers to when a person consumes fewer calories than their body uses through physical activity and basic bodily functions. Keeping within a calorie deficit can help people lose ...

You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But what is a calorie deficit, exactly? Basically, you need to take in ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. You’ve heard the saying “calories in versus calories out” when it comes to weight loss. This is referring to a calorie deficit. But ...

If you’re on a weight loss journey while also trying to gain muscle, you may be wondering if you can build muscle in a calorie deficit. It may seem like the two concepts contradict one ...

A YouGov poll finds many Americans want to exercise, eat healthier or lose weight in 2026, with experts touting calorie ...