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I don't know the answer, but I presume that 40 lbs of fat requires far fewer calories to maintain than 40 lbs of lean body mass. Does the 11/cal/day/pound rule
by WillyF 16y ago
I don't know the answer, but I presume that 40 lbs of fat requires far fewer calories to maintain than 40 lbs of lean body mass. Does the 11/cal/day/pound rule of thumb apply to fat? Muscle?
- DrStalker 16y agoI have no actual numbers on hand but muscle is a lot denser and needs a lot more energy to maintain; putting on even a small amount of muscle and doing just enough exercise to keep the muscles around helps with weight loss (as well as general fitness)