chelleydee33

I have been told to keep fat macros to 15%-20% but not to cut calories since muscle needs calories. I only do 15 minutes of cardio on days I lift heavy weights. I lift heavy twice at week at fewer reps (4 sets of 8-10 or sooner if to failure) and lighter once a week with more reps (3 sets of 15-20). I had a hard time…

Some fellas from Team Quest were working out at my gym and I was watching their workout. They're crazy strong so I was totally enthralled. They moved and I turned to follow but it was too much turn for my body and I fell off the elliptical onto the elliptical next to me and then onto my *kitten* on the floor.

Wow those responses were hella fast - thanks. Thanks for the info and suggestions.

I do count the calories of the whey protein mix in my daily calories and I only ever add it to water so there's nothing else to add. I am never over 1400 calories and am generally between 1000-1200. Because I eat whole foods and am vegan I have a hard time getting more calories. I lift heavy (to failure) 3 times a week and…

It's a total victory and it's an awesome victory! Gaining muscle while losing fat at the same time is the holy grail of weight loss - well done!

Thanks all for the info/replies. @ MarieNevada: If I can make it through the sets/reps without failure then I add more weight. I have to foam roll my body all the time to help calm the DOMS. I will pay very close attention when I lift tomorrow to make sure I'm not slacking off and that I really am challenging my muscles…

Sweet. Thanks for the info/replies. It makes total sense if you're getting stronger you wouldn't be losing muscle. I was very concerned when I saw a loss of nearly 20 pounds of lean body mass. I know I will lose some lean body mass but 20 pounds seemed really high. Thanks for helping to settle down my frustration :)