Can somebody explain (or post an article) to me the process of fat-burning, and the order of which different fuels are used as a source of energy for the body (glucose, bodyfat, muscle protein). I always thought your body uses glucose as its main form of energy, and when all of that is gone, it switches over to bodyfat deposits. For this reason is why I do weight training before cardio- to clear out my body from using glucose as energy and then burn as much fat as possible during cardio.
But, ive read that your body may break down proteins as energy as well (from muscle tissue). But WHEN exactly does this happen?
I have been searching around the net for days now and CANNOT find a clear cut answer to this. I'm trying to find the most efficient method to loose fat without sacrificing muscle. Can somebody please clear this up for me??
But, ive read that your body may break down proteins as energy as well (from muscle tissue). But WHEN exactly does this happen?
I have been searching around the net for days now and CANNOT find a clear cut answer to this. I'm trying to find the most efficient method to loose fat without sacrificing muscle. Can somebody please clear this up for me??