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    1. crormaSoila18

      crormaSoila18 Well-Known Member

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      Hey guys im 16 5ft 10, in trying to gain some muscle while losing fat, in new to lifting as I haven't really ever takin it seriously, I'm gonna start taking it seriously so would eating 2000 calories of lean meats and whole wheat pasta and veggies + fruits be a good diet for trying to build muscle and lose fat?
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      No.
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      Then how many calories should I be eating?
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      Just a FYI - you're consuming basically no fat and no EFAs

      Not good
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      You can't do both at the same time.. for most that is.

      Build muscle = calorie surplus
      Lose weight = calorie deficit

      The "in between" would be maintaining a certain weight.
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      At your age, 2500-3000 approx. But hard to tell.
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      From what I've read as a begginer you can do both for a short period of time
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      What type of foods have good fats in them?
       
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    9. emininojiq

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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      Oils
      Butters
      Nuts
      Avocados
      Milk
      Eggs
      Seeds
      Dairy
      Meat
       
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      Is eating 2000 calories a day sufficient for building muscle and losing fat?

      ^cheese too
       
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