12/03/2026
Streamlined lean strategy below (read this):
Most people jump into a deficit but don’t focus on preserving muscle, which creates a two steps forward one step back approach.
Lose fat → lose muscle → regain muscle.
Instead, optimise your approach for body composition (i.e. keep muscle, lose fat).
1. Calorie deficit (you know this)
Tip: go for a calorie deficit range instead of a strict target for lifestyle flexibility.
2. Body composition protocol
→ Protein protects muscle (1.7g protein per kg of bodyweight)
→ Sleep protects muscle (min. 6.5 hours per night is essential)
→ Strength training tells your body to keep the muscle and use fat for energy
Don’t skip any, all 3 are key.
3. AI for tracking (MyFitnessPal is dead)
→ AI now tracks nutrition accurately + efficiently
→ You can use it to optimise your training too
→ And monitor your progress with data + progress pics
Across all the tools available for body composition, AI is now the clear winner.
If you want to build a bespoke AI Body Coach which is aligned to your tastes and goals, comment “AI” and I’ll send the blueprint over.