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Sierrv
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What are your (Top 5 suggestions) for eating right and gaining muscle?
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Define "right"!
To gain muscle you need to be in a caloric surplus, eat around 1lb protein per LBM and lift heavy.
There's more to it of course but those are the basics.0 -
Right as in (how much protein/how many calories etc) I guess it's different for everyone though so just give your opinion.Define "right"!
To gain muscle you need to be in a caloric surplus and lift heavy.0 -
I just go by the macros MFP has set, seems to be working for me so far.0
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To gain muscle you need to be eating more than your TDEE which is based of your age, gender, height, weight and activity level.
If you want to lose weight you need to be eating less than your TDEE which means you cannot gain muscle but you can preserve what you have for now by lifting heavy.
I don't think there is a setting on MFP to specifically gain muscle, you'd have to look at a site like scoobys for that to get your macros etc.0 -
Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.
Lots use Stronglifts 5x5, starting strength or New Rules of lifting ...
But your profile says you have 20lbs to lose...you can't gain muscle (except noob gains) eating at a deficit to lose weight.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.
Progressive lifting is the process by which you force yourself to lift a more weight over time. The most simple form is linear progression whereby you simply do one more repetition or add a bit more weight to the bar each time you work out. Many beginner programs take this approach. You can buy ebooks such as "Starting Strength" or "Stronglifts 5 x 5" for just a few dollars and they will provide you with a good starting program.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.
Lots use Stronglifts 5x5, starting strength or New Rules of lifting ...
But your profile says you have 20lbs to lose...you can't gain muscle (except noob gains) eating at a deficit to lose weight.
She's 18 and is a beginner. She'll add muscle.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.
Lots use Stronglifts 5x5, starting strength or New Rules of lifting ...
But your profile says you have 20lbs to lose...you can't gain muscle (except noob gains) eating at a deficit to lose weight.
She's 18 and is a beginner. She'll add muscle.
Yah I figured that's why I put noob gains...oh to be 18 again jeez...lucky girl.0 -
I'm confused about what a progressive lifting program entails.. What do you suggest for a beginner?:1Eat at a slight calorie surplus, something along the lines of 250 a day. I honestly don't count much at all during a bulk but I do mind what I eat and have a general idea in my head. I count when I need it though.
Hit your macros. Eat at least 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass. Eat eat 0.35 grams of fat per pound of total body weight. Also hit your fiber goals. This one is a bit of trial and error.
Use a progressive lifting program, do not invent one yourself. 5x5 programs are a great place to start.
Definitely find a conditioning program that you enjoy and do it. This not only improves your heart health and helps with general energy levels but it will help you get through your harder lifting days.
Be consistent.
Lots use Stronglifts 5x5, starting strength or New Rules of lifting ...
But your profile says you have 20lbs to lose...you can't gain muscle (except noob gains) eating at a deficit to lose weight.
She's 18 and is a beginner. She'll add muscle.
Yah I figured that's why I put noob gains...oh to be 18 again jeez...lucky girl.
Indeed. #OldDudeJealousy0
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