How much muscle can you lose in a week?

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Deshi

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Ok, well I got sick and tooka week off from the gym. When I had left I was around 225. I checked my weight last night, and this morning. Im around 218. Is this possibly ALL muscle? This actually happened before. I took a week off monthas ago and I came back lighter than I was. What gives?
 
How long were you training for before you took the week off?
 
No, I pretty much stay on a deficeint. With a cheat meal once a week. High in protein. I try not to eat past 6 or 7 unless Im going to be up for a while.
 
I just tried a pair of 38 waist pants that were a little tight on me a few weeks ago. They seem to fit nicer now.
 
Deshi said:
around 3-4 months
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One week off will not hurt progress at all if you have been training for this long before taking a break. It may actually be to your benefit as it will give your muscles time to heal. Just make sure your diet is in check during the off time.

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Were you taking any supps while going to the gym that you stopped during your week off?
 
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I have a week off every 2-3months to give me a chance to completly heal and evaluate my progress. I always go back stronger after a long rest.

but I would always make sure you eat well.
 
Sounds like a good rest to me - a week off is a good idea after 3 months or so as long as you eat like you normally do.
 
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