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Can i lose weight and build muscle at the same time on extreme protein diet?

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Dr. Ted King answered

Difficult: Don't forget that increased muscle mass also weighs something too. So if you lose fat, but gain muscle, you might not lose much weight over all.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Can i lose weight and build muscle at the same time on extreme protein diet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ted King answered

Dr Brown agreed

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