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Anonymous
Don't let people tell you what you eat doesn't matter. Diet composition is pivotal to diet success.
First, yes you must reduce calories.
Second, Don't expect much bulking when you are losing fat. If you diet properly and lift properly you will gain muscle but don't expect dramatic muscle gains without significant OVER eating.
Third, your diet. As a rule protein should make up a significant portion of your caloric intake. 35-40% is a good number. LEAN protein. Beyond this, vegetables and fruits are vital for fiber and micro/phytonutrients. A limited ammount of COMPLEX CARBS, mostly in the morning and after exercise.
Body composition is important here not just mass loss. Protein digestion also has a thermic effect that will increase fat loss.
Nutrition is pertty complicated but in general this is solid advice. Also check out tnation.com and article by John Berardi.
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