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Please help, how much more effective is your exercise if you eat protein?

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Need protein to : Build muscle. Optimal range of protein intake for an athlete trying to gain muscle is .72-.81 grams per pound per day. If your goal is to maintain muscle, the range is .54-.64 grams per pound per day. Resistance traing(weight lifting) much more effective with proper protein intake.

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Answered 3/22/2015

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Hi Dr, what more can I do to loose weight and get fit? I try to eat clean, veggies and protein mostly, and avoid sugar and starch. I also exercise about 3-4 times a week, but I am still not loosing weight. What can I add to my diet?

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Why is it that some people can eat a lot of high-calorie junk, never exercise, and not put on weight? Normal protein intake but high carb & high fat!

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