Losing Muscle on a Cut?

[blazenhaze89]

My cut has been working farely well now. I have lost 13 lb since I started my cut 4-5 weeks ago. However, my question is how do I know that this isn't muscle mass? My lifts have been steady and pretty much the same, minor increases in some areas but I've also been on creatine.

In the mirror, it doesn't seem like I've gotten any leaner or cut. Is this muscle mass I've lost or is this normal?

My diet is pretty clean, egg whites in the morning, sandwhichs with whole wheat, tuna, beans, etc. Should I take protein if I'm not hitting my protein requirements?

[lee__d]

measuring ur lifts is the best way besides having ur bf% easured to track muscle loss. if ur lifts r staying relatively the same, then ur prob not losing much muscle. visual changes may take a little bit after weight changes to show up. try measuring ur waist every few weeks, thats a good way to treack fat loss imo

[MaximusJuris]

A lil over a week ago you said you were only down 3 or 4 pounds. If you lost an extra 9 pounds in a week and a half, it's most likely water weight.

Track your calories carefully and just keep at it. Drink a ton of water. Definitely don't be afraid to take in some extra protein if you are very low on protein for the day. If you've already hit your calorie limit, and you're only 15 or 20 grams shy of protein for the day, don't consume an extra 150-200 calories just because of that. Just eat a lil more meat/protein shake the next day.

[Vietgoboi]

Rule of thumb, if your lifts are still near high, meaning your still maintaining most of your muscle mass.

85% fat loss > muscle (rough estimation for average cutter).