Sleep deprivation during a low calorie diet can result in reduced fat loss, and increased muscle loss. In the study discussed, subjects lost 6.6 pounds of bodyweight in 14 days following a lower calorie diet and sleeping only 5.5 hours per night, but of that 6.6 pounds lost, 75 was muscle. Watch the video to learn how you can increase fat burning and maintain, and even gain muscle. br br ...