Body Transformation Journey
Justin shares his transformative journey from a cardio-focused routine to embracing weightlifting, highlighting the mental challenges of stepping away from the scale. He reflects on the emotional impact of gaining weight during his bodybuilding journey and the importance of trusting the process. With insights on achieving metabolic flexibility, he emphasizes the potential to comfortably consume more calories while maintaining desired body composition.In this clip
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In the last 2 years, I have lost 110 lbs mostly through calorie restriction and intermittent fasting. My average calorie intake was around 750-800. 2.5 months ago, I started serious weight training 3 times a week with a trainer and slowly reverse dieting—adding 400 calories to my daily intake, totaling 1150 calories, and continued losing another 7 lbs while getting stronger. I am 5 ft 3 in, weigh 140 lbs, and have 30% body fat. I would like to reach 120 lbs with 22% body fat. I am also chasing the optimum level of strength as described in the MindPump TV episode. I have three questions: 1. Should I increase my calories faster (currently increasing them by 50 calories on average a week)? 2. Is my goal realistic? 3. How long is it going to take on average to reach either of these goals?
I just listened to you guys talk about reverse dieting. I'm really active with two physical labor part-time package handler jobs, averaging around 18,000 to 23,000 steps a day, and strength training twice a week with MAPS Anabolic. I'm currently at around 3000 calories, but I feel like I can definitely eat a lot more. Would my goal be to bring it up to 4000 calories a day, and if so, how would I do that?
I would like to gain significant muscle and get stronger in my lifts. I have been doing your programs for about 2 years now, mostly at maintenance calories, and I have gotten a little stronger. However, I know I need to do a reverse diet or bulk. I have been eating around 1700-1900 calories per day (maintenance or slightly below) and weigh about 120 lbs. Explain to me exactly how to do a bulk/reverse diet to achieve my goals. I’d eventually like to lean out and increase my maintenance calories to about 2400-2500 per day. Walk me through exactly how to achieve this.