Intermittent Fasting

Best Results: Fat Loss vs. Muscle Alternating Phases

July 15, 2026·20 min
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Have you ever lost weight only to find that you still weren't happy with how your body looked?     While losing body fat is an important part of improving your health, staying in a constant calorie deficit can slow your metabolism, reduce muscle mass, and make it harder to maintain your results over time.     On today's show, I explain why alternating between strategic fat-loss and muscle-building phases is one of the fastest and most sustainable ways to transform your body composition.     You'll learn how to preserve muscle while losing fat, why building muscle helps increase your metabolism, and how to structure your nutrition and training throughout the year for long-term success.     I'll also share who should begin with a fat-loss phase versus a muscle-building phase, along with a simple framework you can use to create a leaner, stronger, and healthier body.     Tune into today's Cabral Concept 3806 to discover how working with your metabolism, instead of against it, can help you achieve lasting results.     Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/3806 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - <p

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