When people starve themselves, their body is eating away lean muscle, not fat stores. Muscle weighs twice as much as fat, so weight loss is more rapid. Not eating decreases your muscle mass, thereby proportionately increasing your body fat percentage. Eating smaller meals throughout the day and exercising are great ways to lose weight, but before starting on any weight loss and exercise program you should consult your physician. Cardiovascular workouts and weight-lifting, done at least three days a week for 30 minutes, will help increase your lean muscle mass while decreasing your body fat.
Muscles are important.