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To effectively gain muscle, it's essential to consume more calories than your body needs for maintenance. A surplus of 200 to 500 calories is often the sweet spot, allowing for lean muscle growth without excessive fat gain. It's crucial to find the right balance, as some may fear even slight increases in calorie intake, while others might overdo it.In this clip
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1640: Five Steps to Build Muscle Without Adding Fat
Related Questions
Can increasing calories help with weight gain or muscle growth?
As a 167cm, 27-year-old male weighing 60kg with 12% body fat who is looking to bulk up, I need to eat 2700 calories and 150g of protein. However, I've been struggling to reach those amounts from whole foods, and my appetite is suppressed before I can eat enough. I am eating three meals a day, focusing on protein and high-carb meals around workouts, within an 11-hour window. I don't want to stretch that window to avoid feeling full before bed. What strategies can I employ to increase my appetite, how many meals should I eat instead, and should I eat less fat (currently around 90g per day) to feel hungrier sooner after meals?
I consume 2700-3000 calories daily, eat 130-150g of protein each day, follow a varied whole foods diet, and train hard three times per week, yet I do not gain any weight and barely get any stronger. What could be missing from my regimen?