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  • When you say lose weight I assume you mean lose fat? Gaining muscle will help your fat loss more than just decreasing calorie intake, because muscle uses your fat for energy so the more you have the more fat you will lose (that is why squats are actually one of the best exercises for fat loss and increasing metabolism) -…
    in Can you gain muscle if your loosing weight ? Comment by aaveaster March 2017
  • Also - gaining muscle will help a lot with fat burn in the long run and you need to eat more to build that muscle, especially protein! My trainer has me working my legs A LOT because your glutes are the biggest muscle in the body and they are going to burn the fat :D
    in Calorie intake help!! Comment by aaveaster March 2017
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