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What should i eat to lose fat, but also gain muscle mass?

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Protein: Protein. You should eat 1 gram for every pound of ideal body weight. For instance, if your ideal body weight should be 180 pounds, then you should eat 180 grams of protein a day...As long as you don't have any kidney disease.

Answered 4/14/2013

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