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Nope. There is a difference between working out while sore vs working out with a muscle strain/injury. Working out while injured is likely to lead to further injury, as well as creating new injuries while compensating for current injuries. DOMS will subside once you get into the workout.

What are your current macro goals? Caloric deficit for weight loss. Macros for overall health, body composition, optimal performance etc. Protein minimum should be around .8g/lbs, but in a deficit you should aim for closer to 1g/lbs (muscle sparing) Fat minimum between .3-.45g/lbs Carbs fill in the rest. Fiber isn't a…

^All of this. If bulking, .8g/lbs of protein will be sufficient. An 8 week bulk isn't enough time, and you will most likely over -compensate for lack or weight gain early on, leading to more fat gain than necessary. Your corresponding 8 week cut will most likely leave you in a weaker position than when you started.

You are not going to gain all of your weight back. PAV8888 is simply stating that while on keto your carb intake was minimal to non-existent. If any increased carbs are stored, they will be stored as glycogen, and this will slightly increase your water weight - not fat. Don't get alarmed by this, and don't "push harder" in…

Gotcha. Was asking because some buy into the myth that because casien is a slower digesting protein it should be taken at night. I've never had issues with casien. I actually use a blend of whey and casien.

Is there a reason you continue to consume it if it makes you nauseous?

Energy balance. Calories per meal, number of meals, meal timing etc is irrelevant.

Why?

No need to consume excess protein. If you are eating maintenance calories, aim for .8-1g/lbs.

No, just no...

While it is true that untrained individuals can build muscle while losing fat in a caloric deficit (newbie gains), the muscle gain will not be so significant as to offset any weight loss. Further, newbie gains aren't solely muscle gain. CNS adaptation, increased leverage efficiency, rest periods all add to strength…

.3g/lb for fat is the minimum # you should be aiming for. There isn't a minimum for carb intake, save personal preference - you may find that you function better/have more energy at x amount of carbs/day. Have the chocolate.

^This. Caloric surplus is necessary to build muscle, along with adequate protein intake.

Is your caloric/macro intake based on BMR estimates or TDEE estimates? If BMR estimate, eat back exercise calories. If TDEE estimate, your exercise is already included in your intake, so you wouldn't eat back exercise calories.

Eat less carbs? Physically drop carbs? Hold bread in hand. Drop on floor.

Depending on where your sticking point is, assistance work for bottom improvement can include pause OHP, behind the neck OHP, and incline bench work. Assistance work for top improvement (lockout) - close grip bench and push press.

^This. If you want to snack at night, save your calories for then. The majority of my calories are consumed after 8pm, and I have a meal right before bed. I honestly can't go to bed unless I have ice cream right before. No need to change habits unless the snacking is blowing your caloric intake goals.

Not true at all

Huh???

That recipe is one of my favorites too... minus the red onion... minus the eggs... minus the spinach... hold the sugar and ACV :wink:

Congrats on maintaining for over 2 years! I completely stopped logging foods for over a year, and did not experience any weight gain. I've only recently started logging again because I was losing weight, and wanted an honest calculation of caloric intake - My wife and I had a new addition, and with the stress of new…

^This. Also, protein intake has nothing to do with staying lean. CICO determines leaness. And I recommend some sort of cardio - cardio vascular health is important, no matter in a bulk or cut. Adjust intake accordingly.

What's wrong with a big meal if it fits caloric/macro intake goals?

^This.

^This. Great progress, but 100% muscle gain and zero fat gain isn't possible - even with gear.

Maybe you missed the part when I stated GottaluvFood's rules may work for you, or maybe you read "elimination" in my post, when I never made mention to it. My response is about restriction and labeling food. Poster suggested OP will find weight lose (sic) easier if treats are not a routine. My point is any food can be a…

Overall health also includes a healthy relationship with food, not to mention all other aspects of life outside of food. Restricting "treats", unnecessary "rules", or labeling foods healthy vs junk/treats can lead to a failure to adhere or maintain a lifestyle in the long run. Many individuals on this site have lost and…

More details are needed in order to provide you with significant help with your question - Height and weight? How many days do you weight train? Are you following a specific training program. Outside of training, do you lead a sedentary or active lifestyle? How have you calculated your surplus caloric needs? Generally…

Restricting carbs will not lead to more weight (fat) loss compared to any other diet. Initially there will be more water weight loss, however, in the long run a low carb diet is not superior to any other diet. Caloric deficit and time...