Strength training but no clean eating.

active562
active562 Posts: 135 Member
edited November 15 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello , I saw some of your transformations and even though I hit my GW , you guys have inspired me to start doing some resistance training to improve my physique.
My question is do i have to eat clean to see improvement? Or can I just eat whatever I want at maintenance calories ?
Btw sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum!
Thanks

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    "Clean eating" has no common definition, so I wouldn't bother to aim for that.

    To build muscle, you need resistance training, sufficient protein and a calorie surplus.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Try to define clean eating!
    Would whey protein powder for example qualify as clean? It would clash with many of the definitions that get thrown about by people who use the term.

    How would your digestion recognise the difference between "clean" and "dirty" macros/micros/vitamins?
    Or can I just eat whatever I want at maintenance calories ?
    Well that depends if whatever you want provides you with a reasonably balanced and nutritionally complete diet.
  • active562
    active562 Posts: 135 Member
    By clean diet , I mean meeting your macros .
    As currently I ignore macros and only look at calories.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    active562 wrote: »
    By clean diet , I mean meeting your macros .
    As currently I ignore macros and only look at calories.

    Thats the weirdest definition of "clean" I think I've ever heard!

    I would consider paying attention to macros, in particular protein, and fat (as minimums). the rest is up to you.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    active562 wrote: »
    By clean diet , I mean meeting your macros .
    As currently I ignore macros and only look at calories.

    You should probably stop ignoring macros and start ignoring clean. If you want to work on your physique, you need an appropriate diet and a progressive overload resistance program that will support that. In terms of body composition, macros matter.


    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10503952/bro-do-you-even-eat-clean#latest
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I miss the days when words and phrases had a single definition, and not something tailored to each individual.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    active562 wrote: »
    By clean diet , I mean meeting your macros .
    As currently I ignore macros and only look at calories.

    Thats the weirdest definition of "clean" I think I've ever heard!

    I would consider paying attention to macros, in particular protein, and fat (as minimums). the rest is up to you.

    agreed!

    OP, do look at your macros, don't call it eating 'clean'
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Search IIFYM. Then search for a progressive overload weight training plan. The only clean eating should be after you have washed your fruits and veggies.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,097 Member
    @diannethegeek -- I think this is a new definition of clean eating to add to your list.
  • active562
    active562 Posts: 135 Member
    Haha I agree that clean eating was not the right term , however I am no expert and I believe that this community is here to help.
    So I am sorry for making a mistake and using a wrong word.
    Thank you everyone for your help :) !
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    active562 wrote: »
    Haha I agree that clean eating was not the right term , however I am no expert and I believe that this community is here to help.
    So I am sorry for making a mistake and using a wrong word.
    Thank you everyone for your help :) !

    And help they did--with both your macros and your vocabulary.
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    As psulemon said, macros do matter for body composition goals, but how you meet those macros doesn't really matter in terms of food choice.
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