Muscle Filling Insights
Justin shares his experience with fluctuating caloric intake and its effects on muscle appearance. He discusses the psychological challenges of maintaining a "Goldilocks zone" for muscle growth, emphasizing how temporary increases in calories can lead to noticeable changes in muscle fullness. Understanding these dynamics can help individuals better navigate their fitness journeys and perceptions of progress.In this clip
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Why did I look more muscular and leaner when I bumped my calories from 2875 to 3000 calories after listening to the episode Reduce Sugar & Food CRAVINGS By Taking Care of Your Gut Health | Mind Pump 2124 and the clip Overtraining Insights?
Am I on the right track if I keep bumping my calories by 100 until I hit 3300 calories, and then cut back 100 calories every three weeks to make my new maintenance level 3000 calories, if I'm currently at 2900 calories, have lost 2 pounds, and my muscles look more defined while reverse dieting from 2800 calories to 3300 calories? This is based on the discussions in the episodes The Power of Training For Longevity, Performance, & Aesthetics | Mind Pump 2361 and Building Muscle Mindfully, as well as the episodes Protect and Enhance Your Brain Health | Mind Pump 2393 and Breaking Through Plateaus.
Does Adam Schafer advocate for taking in a slight surplus, building muscle, and then increasing calories again when weight levels out or starts going down in the episode "Why Building Muscle Is Healthier Than JUST Trying To Burn Fat | Mind Pump 2116" and the clip "Building Muscle Effectively"?