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Could i still gain muscle if i don't eat a lot?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Sure: If you're planning to build muscle, try for 1 gram of lean protein per pound that you weigh now. You needn't eat a whole lot more and you can stay semi-hungry much of the day just as you perhaps do already. This would be a great gift for yourself. Best wishes.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

Could i still gain muscle if i don't eat a lot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Husar agreed

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