Building Muscle

Brooklyngurl3

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!

BeYouTiful94

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!

Brooklyngurl3

Thanks!

BeYouTiful94

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/p1

BeYouTiful94

And also, congrats on your success so far!