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Fat thighs, sagging buttocks? A must-know guide for Hong Kong locals: "Fat vs. Muscle Atrophy + Repair Strategies"

Do you think lower body fat is just fat? Dr. Eric Berg explains that many people's sagging thighs and buttocks are not actually fat, but rather a result of muscle atrophy and hormonal imbalance leading to structural collapse . Here's the complete breakdown:

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🧠 The truth about body fat burning

Burning a maximum of 2 pounds of fat per week → more than that is water loss
The body needs energy and sufficient sleep to burn fat.
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⚠️ Loose skin isn't always caused by fat; it could be due to muscle atrophy.

Muscle atrophy = muscle sagging, weakness, and looseness
Causes: Age, stress hormones, hormonal imbalance (especially menopause)
Muscle atrophy can be mistaken for fat or cellulite → Ineffective fat loss = Because it's not fat at all.

🔄 Mechanisms of body breakdown and reconstruction

Daytime stress / exercise → Catabolic
Rest at night → Rebuild ( Anabolic )
The older you get , the more breakdown occurs than rebuilding , leading to muscle loss and fat accumulation.
Solution: Extend the recovery period + supplement with repair nutrients

✅ Strategies to repair muscle atrophy

1️ Reduce exercise frequency + extend recovery period

Muscle soreness after exercise = still in the breakdown phase → not suitable for further training
Recommendation: Once a week or once every two weeks → resume training only after the soreness has completely subsided .

2️Supplement with "Repair Trio" + supplementary nutrients before bed

Three amino acids: Leucine , Isoleucine , Valine → help with muscle repair and reconstruction.
Supportive nutrients: Vitamins B3 , B6 , and C → help with amino acid absorption and conversion.
Recommendation: Take before bed → It can accelerate repair even without exercise.

3️ Add Omega-3 fatty acids (such as flaxseed oil)

Repairing muscle cell structure and mitochondrial function
Boost metabolism → Help burn fat + increase energy

📏 No change in weight does not mean no progress.

High muscle density may lead to weight gain, but it can also result in a more toned physique.
Initially, there may be no significant weight loss for 6–8 weeks → but muscle rebuilding is underway.
Recommendation: Use a "size" and a "mirror" to assess progress → Don't just look at the weight.

🧾 In conclusion: Don't assume that "loose skin = fat" anymore. Knowing how to properly tone and firm up your skin is the key to true firmness.

Starting today, we'll provide a repair strategy for muscle atrophy, a rebuilding approach based on hormones and nutrition, and a truly effective lower body toning solution to lay a solid foundation for your body!