I used to weigh around 235 pounds, for a 5ft 8in 18 year old, that wasn't a pleasant site. I decided to make a commitment to my health and my future. So, I started an intense cardiovascular-targeted workout regime coupled with a strict vegetarian diet. Fast forward approx. 7 years later (now 25), I weigh 155 and stand about 5ft 11in (apparently, I had another growth spurt).
This may be considered a "healthy weight" by every generalized BMI calculator, however, I lost a significant amount of muscle mass. The loss of muscle was mainly due to my lack of strength training and unbalanced nutrition.
I now am back on a structured diet/exercise plan and am looking to retain and build muscle. A friend of mine suggested "Isopure" as an effective tool when used with a smart diet and exercise plan.
Currently, I consume about 4 cans of tuna a day, a bag of spinach, a few bowls of Kashi Go-Lite, 4 egg whites, and plan on introducing three Isopure Zero Carb (50grams of Protein) shakes to my diet. My approach was for a protein and fiber rich diet that was low in poly-saturated fats.
Would this diet help gain muscle mass, or will more calories need to be introduced? Will Isopure be effective in building muscle mass?
Thanks to everyone and all for reading!
Here are my before - after.
Before
After
This may be considered a "healthy weight" by every generalized BMI calculator, however, I lost a significant amount of muscle mass. The loss of muscle was mainly due to my lack of strength training and unbalanced nutrition.
I now am back on a structured diet/exercise plan and am looking to retain and build muscle. A friend of mine suggested "Isopure" as an effective tool when used with a smart diet and exercise plan.
Currently, I consume about 4 cans of tuna a day, a bag of spinach, a few bowls of Kashi Go-Lite, 4 egg whites, and plan on introducing three Isopure Zero Carb (50grams of Protein) shakes to my diet. My approach was for a protein and fiber rich diet that was low in poly-saturated fats.
Would this diet help gain muscle mass, or will more calories need to be introduced? Will Isopure be effective in building muscle mass?
Thanks to everyone and all for reading!
Here are my before - after.
Before
After