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What should i eat besides protein to gain and maintain muscle weight?

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Avoid the protein: Protein doesn't lead to gain in muscle mass/weight. It's broken down in the stomach and metabolized. Otherwise, you'd end up looking like what you eat. A high protein diet can damage the kidneys. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and exercise vigorously and you'll gain muscle weight.

Answered 3/13/2013

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Healthy carbs.: If you're working out, you need protein to rebuild muscles and promote growth after the workout, but you need healthy carbohydrates for energy to power you through those muscle-building workouts. Carbs are stored in the muscles as energy stores called glycogen.

Answered 11/11/2015

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