Part of this preparation is holding on to the stubborn fat to counteract further loss of body fat. (personaltraining4u.net)
A study conducted on two groups of volunteers has shown that those taking up to six grams of CLA per day experienced a greater loss of body fat and increase in muscle mass compared to those who received a placebo. (fitnessandpower.com)
One study from Baylor University proved that consuming whey protein one hour before and one hour after the workout leads to the greatest mass and strength gains, while another group of researchers in Minnesota found that whey protein intake is associated to a significant loss of body fat. (fitnessandpower.com)