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I need about 2800 calories per day, now i'm dieting to cut down, if i cut hard will i lose more fat or more muscle?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

More muscle: Unless precautions are taken. Weight lifting will change the proportion to more fat lost than muscle. Also, being male, younger will tend to help.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

I need about 2800 calories per day, now i'm dieting to cut down, if i cut hard will i lose more fat or more muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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