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Can you gain muscle eating alot of protein but less calories?
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:58 pm
Currently 150 Lb but trying to get to 160
I have about 23% Bodyfat
I should be eating 1500 or so calories per day to “stay the same”.
My question is, can you take in a lot of protein (only eat chicken, eggs, protein shake, rice occasionally) but eat only around 1000 calories and still build muscle while also lowering bodyfat percentage?
I have been doing this for about a week and I can see a huge difference already in a slimmer face, more vascular arms, and more muscle definition.
Basically my goal is to get to around 15% bodyfat and get to 160Lb by the end of the year.
But do I need to be eating 2000+ calories per day for this or will taking in 100+ grams of protein per day (but not a ton of calories) be sufficient?
ETA - do I need to be carbing up?
I have about 23% Bodyfat
I should be eating 1500 or so calories per day to “stay the same”.
My question is, can you take in a lot of protein (only eat chicken, eggs, protein shake, rice occasionally) but eat only around 1000 calories and still build muscle while also lowering bodyfat percentage?
I have been doing this for about a week and I can see a huge difference already in a slimmer face, more vascular arms, and more muscle definition.
Basically my goal is to get to around 15% bodyfat and get to 160Lb by the end of the year.
But do I need to be eating 2000+ calories per day for this or will taking in 100+ grams of protein per day (but not a ton of calories) be sufficient?
ETA - do I need to be carbing up?
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:59 pm
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Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:23 pm to tigersint
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Currently 150 Lb but trying to get to 160
I have about 23% Bodyfat
I find it hard to picture this, but I guess it's possible.
quote:
My question is, can you take in a lot of protein (only eat chicken, eggs, protein shake, rice occasionally) but eat only around 1000 calories and still build muscle while also lowering bodyfat percentage?
You will lose both fat & muscle on a restricted diet like that. I would go to 2,000 cals and hit a 40/30/30 (F/P/C) macro range and start a strength program.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:42 pm to tigersint
500 calories above maintenance and you’ll gain weight. Also, 23% BF is high to be trying to gain weight unless you are going for just sheer weight or a slow recomp.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:56 pm to tigersint
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Currently 150 Lb but trying to get to 160 I have about 23% Bodyfat
Are you 5’5”?
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:23 pm to Bonkers119
About 5 4
I was 185 a few years back. Lost a lot of fat. Still have some in the stomach but it has started to tone up this past month. Got down to 140 at my smallest but I was pretty skinny. Added about 10 lb of weight since then.
The 23% is from a body index machine. May not be 100% accurate.
I was 185 a few years back. Lost a lot of fat. Still have some in the stomach but it has started to tone up this past month. Got down to 140 at my smallest but I was pretty skinny. Added about 10 lb of weight since then.
The 23% is from a body index machine. May not be 100% accurate.
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:28 pm to tigersint
Also, maybe gain weight is not the correct term.
I want to get leaner but put on muscle mass.
I want to get leaner but put on muscle mass.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:35 pm to tigersint
You should just do a recomp then. Eat at maintenance while working out with a good strength training program.
If you eat at -500 calorie deficit you’ll only lose weight, and not build the muscle you want.
If you eat at -500 calorie deficit you’ll only lose weight, and not build the muscle you want.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 6:44 pm to Bonkers119
Thanks.
I have been trying to eat what I can lately. I probably do average between 1000-1800 calories per day in food and then drink hexapro also. My appetite has been down for some reason tho and i feel full more often. Probably just stressful stuff rite now.
I have been thinking about taking a SARM cycle again rite now as well. About a year ago I had put on some good size and leaned up from it but this past year has not been the best.
23% BF is the lowest that I have ever been at. At that time i was 157 with more muscle mass but about 26% BF. Im not sure if the machine is that accurate tho. I do have to say rite now I probably look leaner than them but i also look a lot “smaller” in size.
I have been trying to eat what I can lately. I probably do average between 1000-1800 calories per day in food and then drink hexapro also. My appetite has been down for some reason tho and i feel full more often. Probably just stressful stuff rite now.
I have been thinking about taking a SARM cycle again rite now as well. About a year ago I had put on some good size and leaned up from it but this past year has not been the best.
23% BF is the lowest that I have ever been at. At that time i was 157 with more muscle mass but about 26% BF. Im not sure if the machine is that accurate tho. I do have to say rite now I probably look leaner than them but i also look a lot “smaller” in size.
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 8:31 pm to tigersint
Not trying to be a dick, but you shouldn’t really even thinking about SARMS until you have approached your natural limits and you’re just not there at 20%+ BF (assuming your numbers are right). Bonkers is right. You should recomp to get your BF down to <15% and then go from there. To get an idea, are your abs visible? At 20+ the average person isn’t going to show much abs.
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 8:44 pm to Dixie Normus
I honestly do not think that the machine is correct at 23%. I did put in 5 5 for the height but I'm probably a bit shorter than that so im sure that is a part of the calculation. If I had to guess I am probably closer to 18/19 % just by looking.
I do not have a 6 pack but I am starting to see my abs and not much stomach fat left.
I do not have a 6 pack but I am starting to see my abs and not much stomach fat left.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 10:06 pm to tigersint
That sounds about right at 18-19. I’d still recommend the recomp. If you turn your current weight into 12% BF, you’ll look “bigger” even though your weight stays the same.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 7:43 am to tigersint
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Basically my goal is to get to around 15% bodyfat and get to 160Lb by the end of the year.
Setting high goals is great and all but giving yourself about 11 weeks to gain 10 lbs while dropping 8% body fat is a bit unrealistic. Also the holidays rarely help.
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