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Building Muscle

Brooklyngurl3
Posts: 53 Member
I need to build muscle! I've lost so much weight. Can anyone give me lifting advise? -Foods to eat? Amount of weights to get fastest result? HELP!
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I just started some weight/strength training as well. When I asked the kind peeps on here, here's some pointers I got:
-Protein. MFP had my goal set to 60, which I thought was fine. Apparently I should be more around 100 at the minimum
-Strong Curves by Bret Contreras
-Stronglifts 5x5
-A couple links:
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html
(There's a couple more I'll edit to add. I've got to go find them)
I think the point is to start low and the progressively add more weight. They're called "progressive overload" programs I believe
Feel free to add me. With our similar goals and inexperience, it's sure to be tons of fun and super motivating!
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Thanks!0
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Of course! Here are the other links:
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
Also, here's the link to the post if you want to check out some of the things I was told:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10346779/toning/p10 -
And also, congrats on your success so far!0
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