A 45-year-old member asked:
Should i replace some of my meals with protein shakes or bars? will that help me gain muscle weight faster?
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Dr. Chuck Shafferanswered
Bariatrics 34 years experience
No: To gain muscle, you must increase strength training. Check with your local university, to see if there is an exercise physiologist. They can help you design a weight lifting program to help you build muscle. He correctly, limit soda, sugar, carbohydrates. Increase your protein, an increase your cardiovascular exercise. I hope this helps.
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Last updated Feb 6, 2013
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