Can i still build muscle with a crap diet?

ChantalGG
ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
Im so stressed right now i cant focus on the diet for weight loss but i can still lift. i want to build muscle and get stronger then I will just do cardio and diet when im mentally focused to do so.
if i take a protein smoothie after a work out will that help?

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  • mantium999
    mantium999 Posts: 1,490 Member
    If you consume adequate calories and protein, and provide stimulus via resistance training, crap food will help you build muscle. Depending on overall diet will affect health and body fat issues, but yes, muscle gains can occur.
  • AllOutof_Bubblegum
    AllOutof_Bubblegum Posts: 3,646 Member
    As long as you're eating at a surplus, yes.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    You need to eat a calorie surplus to build muscle.

    Why can't you focus on your diet? Do you not eat your normal foods everyday and including them in your calorie goal?
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    i stress eat, so i will eat good all day and then pull out a second dinner at night or something bad in the last 3 hours before i go to sleep. I stay up late.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    yes..! i like this cause im eating a bit extra right now so i might as well turn it into muscle. :)
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    Define 'crap' in terms of macros and you'll have your answer.
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