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Why is it when i start excersizing n eating healthier to lose weight i can't lose weight it just turns to muscle?
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Good start!: Eating healthier and exercising does build muscle. Once your muscle mass is appropriate, then your exercise will begin to burn fat. Slow and steady wins the race!
Answered 1/15/2016
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