Does cardio eat away muscle? Is it diet? Is it cardio? Is it GENES?
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yvanvillegas wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote:Plenty. They make it fit their macros.
I'm sorry but if you are trying to get a ripped shredded look you won't be able to do that by fitting in a 400-600 calorie slice of pizza
BS.
Many "ripped" individuals will eat foods like pizza, especially on a bulk and even on a cut. It's all about calories.3 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Not eating enough to maintain is what is eating away at your muscle. You're eating way too little.
This. End of story4 -
yvanvillegas wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote:Plenty. They make it fit their macros.
I'm sorry but if you are trying to get a ripped shredded look you won't be able to do that by fitting in a 400-600 calorie slice of pizza
Yes, you can. I know competitive bodybuilders who eat this way.1 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »yvanvillegas wrote: »HeliumIsNoble wrote: »My good man, I am 7 inches shorter than you, female, weigh 136lbs and do a mere 4-6 hours of cardiovascular stuff a week plus half- Kitten press-ups and such each day. Unless the kitten stands on me, in which case they're full press-ups. I think we can assume you're a lot more muscular than me, yeah?
And I am continuing to lose weight when I stay between 1500 and 2000 calories!
Then your genetics are totally different than Mine, we don't digest food and absorb nutrients the same way, if I stepped it up to 2000 kcal daily I will look like a marshmallow, soft and that's uncomfortable for me. My metabolism is really slow trust me.
You've had it tested in a lab, then?
My metabolism was slow too, when I purged by exercise. Dude, eat more. I had to let myself get overweight before I got healthy enough to lose to a normal weight. I am 48, 5'7" and 160 ish pounds depending on the day. You look underweight because you are.1 -
This is the best thread on the board!
I know right!!
OP is asking why his muscles are eaten away each summer to the point of looking like a drug addict. His possible suggested answers...
a) Cardio
b) Diet
c) Genes
Everyone answers b) Diet, not eating enough food to maintain muscle mass. He flips out and argues for several pages.
But, you have to admit, a 1,000-1,200 calories per day diet while working out is not an easy feat. That takes a ton of willpower.5 -
Scotty2HotPie wrote: »This is the best thread on the board!
I know right!!
OP is asking why his muscles are eaten away each summer to the point of looking like a drug addict. His possible suggested answers...
a) Cardio
b) Diet
c) Genes
Everyone answers b) Diet, not eating enough food to maintain muscle mass. He flips out and argues for several pages.
But, you have to admit, a 1,000-1,200 calories per day diet while working out is not an easy feat. That takes a ton of willpower.
Well - except the workouts probably suck big time to what they could be if fueling for them properly and for good recovery.
So they probably really aren't that good and burning a lot.
The body has ways to adapt.6 -
cerise_noir wrote: »yvanvillegas wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote:Plenty. They make it fit their macros.
I'm sorry but if you are trying to get a ripped shredded look you won't be able to do that by fitting in a 400-600 calorie slice of pizza
BS.
Many "ripped" individuals will eat foods like pizza, especially on a bulk and even on a cut. It's all about calories.
When you do it and show me I'll take your word serioiously , for the mean time keep chewing those raw veggies lololo0 -
I dont advocate eating mostly junk food, for health reasons. But this guy proves you wrong OP.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10348650/cico-still-skeptical-come-inside-for-a-meticulous-log-that-proves-it/p16 -
Id look to re-evaluate a few things in your training and nutrition. Possibly swapping out fats or carbs for a few more grams of protein. Depending on what your aim in the gym is your caloric intake can be as much as over 3000 calories.
In terms of the cardio, i believe a steady pace run (jog) for example doesn't help with muscle growth. You either need to look at high intensity interval training or slow stair master (examples)
Also, patience is a massive thing here. Please dont forget that.1 -
adamconway_667 wrote: »Id look to re-evaluate a few things in your training and nutrition. Possibly swapping out fats or carbs for a few more grams of protein. Depending on what your aim in the gym is your caloric intake can be as much as over 3000 calories.
In terms of the cardio, i believe a steady pace run (jog) for example doesn't help with muscle growth. You either need to look at high intensity interval training or slow stair master (examples)
Also, patience is a massive thing here. Please dont forget that.
Well thank you0 -
Like many have said, eating so low is forcing your body to use muscle for energy.
I'd like to point out that the HEART is a muscle.
I'm a 5ft 2 in female and I eat 1500 to lose weight, 1800 for maintenance. I can't imagine why you're starving yourself.4 -
htimpaired wrote: »Like many have said, eating so low is forcing your body to use muscle for energy.
I'd like to point out that the HEART is a muscle.
I'm a 5ft 2 in female and I eat 1500 to lose weight, 1800 for maintenance. I can't imagine why you're starving yourself.
I'm Not Starving MySelf I Just Like Feeling Lean And Light During 90 Degree Weather. I have a refeed day that makes everything better.2 -
yvanvillegas wrote: »htimpaired wrote: »Like many have said, eating so low is forcing your body to use muscle for energy.
I'd like to point out that the HEART is a muscle.
I'm a 5ft 2 in female and I eat 1500 to lose weight, 1800 for maintenance. I can't imagine why you're starving yourself.
I'm Not Starving MySelf I Just Like Feeling Lean And Light During 90 Degree Weather. I have a refeed day that makes everything better.
If it's working so well for you, why then are you complaining of looking like a 'crackhead' by July?12 -
yvanvillegas wrote: »htimpaired wrote: »Like many have said, eating so low is forcing your body to use muscle for energy.
I'd like to point out that the HEART is a muscle.
I'm a 5ft 2 in female and I eat 1500 to lose weight, 1800 for maintenance. I can't imagine why you're starving yourself.
I'm Not Starving MySelf I Just Like Feeling Lean And Light During 90 Degree Weather. I have a refeed day that makes everything better.
So essentially, you don't like a full stomach? If so, you can get more calories by drinking them.2
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