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How do you diet without losing muscle; when you are already relatively light?
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Enough carbs and Pro: Have enough carbs (65% of your calorie needs) and protein ( 10-20% of your calorie needs)in your diet, take in less fat. ( 10% of calorie needs) you dont want to limit your carbohydrates or your protein intake. Too little carbs leads to protein breakdown and eventual fat breakdown. Add cardiovascular activity at a fat burning pace to continue fat burning.
Answered 10/4/2016
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