> Conversely, you can gain body fat while losing lean body mass with a calorie deficit. Do you have any sources for this? I'm curious because it matches my exp

> Conversely, you can gain body fat while losing lean body mass with a calorie deficit. Do you have any sources for this? I'm curious because it matches my experience the handful of times I've attempted even fairly harsh caloric restriction. A month or two in and my weight drops such a small fraction of what all "weight loss" calculators suggest it should (like, 1/20) that I doubt the "calories in, calories out, it's so simple bro!" crowd would believe me. Meanwhile, anaerobic exercise cuts fat and builds muscle on me like crazy. Way, way more effective. Too bad since I find it way easier to cut calories (time commitment of zero, if not negative).