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Anyone else started trying to main build muscle???

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  • lisag0109
    lisag0109 Posts: 18 Member
    gemmamummy wrote: »
    @Emilia777. I used the calorie calculator in scoobysworkshop.com to find my appropriate intake (it says build muscle, lose fat). Which worked out at around 1850 per day. I did the Allpro beginners workout 3 days a week plus 20 mins cardio and was patient. The scales would sometimes go up but I resisted temptation to drop my calories and just accepted the fluctuations as part of the process. Fast forward to now and I still weigh the same as when I began but look very different. Recomping is slow, but if you want to make a change without adding alot of fat and are willing to ride it out then great. I considered bulking but the thought of then having to drop calories to cut was horrible. With 1850 cals, I can eat a bit of what I fancy every day without it feeling like a 'diet' and never feel hungry. Its sustainable and something I could keep on with year on year. Do it!!!

    Just curious @gemmamummy, when you say fast forward to now, how long did the process take when you really started to notice changes as far as fat loss?
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    gemmamummy wrote: »
    @Emilia777. I used the calorie calculator in scoobysworkshop.com to find my appropriate intake (it says build muscle, lose fat). Which worked out at around 1850 per day. I did the Allpro beginners workout 3 days a week plus 20 mins cardio and was patient. The scales would sometimes go up but I resisted temptation to drop my calories and just accepted the fluctuations as part of the process. Fast forward to now and I still weigh the same as when I began but look very different. Recomping is slow, but if you want to make a change without adding alot of fat and are willing to ride it out then great. I considered bulking but the thought of then having to drop calories to cut was horrible. With 1850 cals, I can eat a bit of what I fancy every day without it feeling like a 'diet' and never feel hungry. Its sustainable and something I could keep on with year on year. Do it!!!

    Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s so helpful to get an idea of how others go about it. I definitely like your approach - I’m writing this info in my “to bulk or not to bulk” file :smile: Can’t wait to be in the position to do *something* focused on building muscle (still trying to lower my bf% a bit first). Thanks again!
  • CrabNebula
    CrabNebula Posts: 1,119 Member
    gothchiq wrote: »
    I have started using a whey protein supplement and am getting much better results than before. Also maintaining weight and building muscle, like you.

    I started using protein supplements too about 8-10 weeks back when I realized I seriously was missing the protein macro boat. Things are really starting to take off now in terms of strength and definition and I'm loving it.

    My goal is around 100g a day. I get about 30-40% of those from shakes/bars. My favorite shake right now is Designer Protein Lite Strawberry Sundae. I don't know what they put in them, but they are so filling for 60 cals + 6 cals of cashew milk (1/4c). It takes me 1-2 hours at work to finish one. I also really like the Pure Protein Chocolate Deluxe bars.


  • gemmamummy
    gemmamummy Posts: 185 Member
    @lisag0109 I started properly (actually eating enough to encourage muscle growth!) in May last year, but I would say it was around January this year that I took my first comparison photo and saw a huge difference. I have a before and after pic on my profile that is 8 months apart.
  • RaspberryTickleChicken
    RaspberryTickleChicken Posts: 629 Member
    taots1012 wrote: »
    add me please need tips an motivation. Want to maintain but build muscle.

    SUCH a painfully slooooow process but worth the hard work & patience in the end.

    So my tip would be make sure your mentality is on par otherwise you may get frustrated & quit.

    Best of luck to you!

    P.S. - Congrats on reaching your goal!
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