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Help please! is adding proteins to your diet a great way to build muscles?

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No: Exercise is the best way to build muscles. Adding proteins will only make you fat unless you are working out a lot. If you are working out a lot, then eating a healthy diet that includes adequate calories, including healthy sources of protein, will help you build muscle. Best wishes!

Answered 10/4/2016

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I lost 20 pounds wieght but see nothing difference in my body why is it because of low protein diet or I lose muscles plz tell?

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