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I am currently with a body fat percentage of below 12%. I am now in a calorie deficit to get my body fat percentage below 9%. I am now taking my daily protein intake as 1 gram per pound of body weight. Will I still loose my muscle.
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By dieting you will not lose muscles and you need to exercise
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