Nutrition & Lifting

[RedheadPapa]

Hi,

I am not completely new to the gym, but am new to building muscle mass. I have a small frame and never weigh more than 165lbs. I currently weigh 143lb. I lost 11 over a three month period. I went from 14% body fat to 5.7%. It is great, but I'm too skinny. I did not necessarily need to lose weight, just the fat. I cannot seem to consume enough calories, even with gainers and shakes. I try and raise my calorie limits to 2500+ - but feel like I can't consume any more food... I feel like i will pop. So I am not sure how to consume more calories. With going to the gym and doing cardio, I burn more calories with the cardio and circuits. I know I'm needing a different approach. I need some advice both in exercise / body building and nutrition.

Any steer on the right direction would be appreciated.

Thank you.

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[luckyvenkat]

Nutrition for Strength Training and Lifting Weights. The best diet is the one you can stick to. You don't have to stop eating carbs or fats. So the Strong Lifts diet advice is to focus on building simple eating habits you can stick to long-term. (Indian workouts)

 

[Michael Jones]

I totally agree with that. It cannot be periodic. Weight training is very different from bodybuilding.

 

[zavinclark]

Nutrition plays just as important a role as lifting when it comes to building strength and recovering effectively. A balanced diet with enough protein makes a noticeable difference. BUILT Protein Bars are a convenient option for anyone needing a quick, protein-rich snack before or after workouts.