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I'm weight training & running to gain muscle and lose belly fat. best protein/carb/fat ratio? how many calories, more or less than bmr?
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The Best Diet: Good question. Here is the science: a diet of 1500 kcal's made up of 60% protein 25% carbs (complex carbs as the majority) 15% fats (vegetable fats best).
Answered 6/13/2013
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