What is losing "lean muscle" while losing weight

[kiang]

Hello

1) i don't think that lean muscle would be lost easily. i think that while losing weight, the first thing that will come off from the weight lost is FAT. because muscle tissue is tougher than fat tissue. well correct me if i am wrong

2) when a person go on, say crash diet, can anyone explain why it takes muscle away? muscle get burned? i mean what process in body is happening.

3) And there is "red Muscle" , is it different than white, lean muscle?

[kiang]

THank you that a new knowledge to me
So i understand that while doing cardio without strength training, more muscle will be lost than fat !!

[Boss Man]

Muscle can be lost, but not necessarily more that Fat, it would depend on eating habits largely, though cardiovascular style and duration can play their part as well.

However strength training of the benficial kind would prevent muscle loss and can promote muscle growth.