understanding lean mass/body fat loss

[faqeer]

Hi,

Stats: Male 26 y/o. 5'11 187-190lbs

So I've been on a cut since September (1800-1900 per day) and wasn't really a lifter before. I did start fierce 5 like two months ago and I do cardio occasionally.

So I've been losing weight constantly this whole time.

Recently, however, I took a break for a week and a half (was sick) and then slacked some more (2 weeks later, took 4 days instead of 2 day break).

I ate like 3k one of the days and little over 2000 in two days. They were both within two weeks.

I'm still losing weight! like 2lbs a week.

My question is, is it possible that i lost lean mass from taking so many breaks last month? if so, could it be that im losing/have lost more muscle than fat?

thank you!

[Placebo72]

Three weeks of not hitting the gym won't lead to any significant amount of muscle loss - however developing the habit where you allow yourself to take that much time off can.

[cyco85]

Your body doesn't act as an instantaneous machine. It's not uncommon to lose fat even after slightly increasing calories briefly. Things like https://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fa...e-ltdfle.html/