If someone starts lifting heavy, hits hypertrophy, but does not consume enough protein (not enough to stimulate muscle growth). Weights keep increasing, he keeps getting stronger, but his muscles grow very little, not much as they would have if protein...
Hi! I have been dieting and working out for several months, and Intermittent Fasting (16:8) for the past month. I enjoy IF as it doesn't even feel like I'm really restricting my calories much, the problem is I'm losing muscle...
One of the big myths out there is that fasting will "burn" up your muscles, and you'll waste away. Sure, you *can* lose some muscle mass while fasting. But that's mainly if you don't have body fat to lose and you...
One of the big myths out there is that fasting will "burn" up your muscles, and you'll waste away. Sure, you *can* lose some muscle mass while fasting. But that's mainly if: A) You're not someone who should be fasting in the...
Hi guys. So I'm morbidly obese. 6ft and 321lbs. However over the years I've built some nice muscle and have been hitting the gym these past 6 months.I've lost 45lbs so far with OMAD but want to get some water fasts...
I’m new to this all and researching as much info as possible. Like a lot of people I gained heaps of weight over the last 2 years …I seemed to stay consistent on the weights and did minimal cardio...
One day rest is required for muscle recovery. but I think dryfasting will speed up muscle recovery. I can also build much more muscle because it increases growth hormone. It also increases insulin sensitivity, it incrases muscle growth. and that's...
I like to fast for full weekends (approximately 66 hours) - my last meal is lunch Friday until breakfast on Monday. I am losing weight, but I think my muscles are shrinking while my belly fat isn’t shrinking as quickly....
so i (M18, 180, 6’0) have been working out and eating differently for the past month 1/2, trying to simultaneously build muscle and and lose fat. while i have been noticing a steady increase in my muscle mass, the fat...
Hello, I started doing 24 hours fast once a week some time ago, and I wanted to ask if somehow I can start losing muscle while I'm fasting, I read that people here go for 3 days fasts and see...
Have a ton of weight to lose and I think I can do 4 day fast and 3 day eating due to life stuff(3 days to break fast gently so really one day full eating). I don't know how long...
Why is calorie surplus needed for muscle gain? Is this essential? Isn't eating a balanced CH / protein ratio enough? Thanks in advance!
Hi all Just discovered this recent study which is getting me worried about my gym progress: A small study of 36 people found that a normal diet led to more weight loss and no loss of muscle mass, however intermittent fasting led...
So I had been fasting a ton and having really great weightloss results, but was doing a bunch of endurance training and I think I lost too much muscle mass as a result. I started showing signs of thoracic...
To build muscle how much protein do you need to eat in a day and do you have to eat that amount of protein every single day or only on the days when you workout?
I am curious what you guys have found to be the ideal fasting length in order to still preserve muscle. I have done a number of 15 day fast and one one month long water fast. In...
...and I've lost 8 pounds, and 1% of my body fat. I did a weigh-in at the start and at the 30-day mark using the Inbody scale at GNC. My only concern is that of that 8 pounds, I lost...
I have always wondered this. Could you optimize your eating period to give your body excess calories during times of muscle regeneration and neglect food during the remaining periods? Leading to a strong calorie deficit but still partitioning significant calories...
My basic question is am I going to be able to build my arm muscles with my current routine. I’m in no way a weight lifter, I just enjoy the feeling of getting stronger. And intermittent fasting works for me...
What’s the difference between 1)having a high calorie diet consisting of mostly carbs vs 2) having a high calorie diet consisting mostly of protein vs 3) having a normal calorie diet (net neutral / basal amount) that’s high in protein. I...
Been reading conflicting threads on here Been doing plain sparkling water and electrolytes fast Will not doing weight training make me lose muscle mass Intake of water has been 3-4 liters a day Use a wyze scale starting weight on 11-18 was 166...
So I am doing 18x6 7 days a week. Stared up again, is it normal to loose muscle. Currently 39M , 5ft5 (166.5cm), Start weight 83kg, current weight 80.5kg, goal weight is 70kg and 15% body fat. Using loose it and you guys...
Hi all, I’ve been workout out a lot these last few months, making good progress in muscle growth and development. However, I need to lose some fat. Will doing IF everyday cause me to lose muscle? I consume around 150+ grams...
Hello all, I was planning to do 7-12 days water fasting( I have done mac upto 3 days), I’m a bit worried about muscle loss while fasting, any tips on how to prevent it? Also those of you who have...
i’m aware that technically at any level of sustained calorie deficit there is some degree of muscle loss, but at about how big of a deficit does there start to be a more significant loss that not even strength training...
I’ve seen that no more than 25-30 grams of protein at one time will help you gain muscle. But I have also seen that per day you should have 1g of protein per pound you weigh, which is a lot...
Just wondering if its possible to build muscle on a prolonged fast. I know about weight loss and calories in calories out really well. But building muscle is not as clear to me. Do you have to have the intake...
I was wondering if anyone is experienced in combining both muscle growth and fat loss in a weekly routine similar to this: Working out in a four day body split (e.g., Jim Stoppani’s shortcut to size) on consecutive days first thing...
I recently lost weight through intermittent fasting and skipping, now I want to build muscle. I was wondering how to integrate intermittent fasting, weight training and running, in order to achieve increased muscle and also able to run the distance I...
Im doing a lot of heavy weight excersise, and i want to build muscles but also loose weight. I love fasting because it’s so easy to loose weight and feel my very best at the same time, but im a...
The internet is full of contradicting information regarding protein supplements. I have heard the argument that the average American already receives an adequate amount of protein in the diet, meaning there is no need for addition supplement. On the other...
I’ve read conflicting studies. Anybody know if there’s a scientific consensus on whether or not it’s possible to maintain muscle mass while doing an extended (2+) day fast? I’ve read that growth hormone surges after around 24 hours, and that...
I've read the obesity code and the ultimate guide to fasting. I know as long as you lift heavy 3 days per week while fasting you won't lose muscle mass. My question is can you gain muscle while doing a long fast....
Hi guys as a naturally skinny fat guy i really don’t want to lose any muscle that’s taken me years to build lol. Im 6ft about 87kg with decent muscle for me anyway. I would like to carry on building...
Google says about 1g of protein per lb of body weight. However what if someone is 300+ lbs with it being 40% fat. Do they eat 300g of protein per day?
I am an endomorph, currently doing alternate day fasting and so far weight is coming off. I also want increase my muscle mass at some point. Is it possible to cut fat and put on muscle at the same time if...
For about 35 days I have been doing IF(16:8) occasionally longer, CICO, going to the gym consistently at least 5 days a week (cardio and weights). I started at 239/238 and am now at 228(today). I do daily weigh...
From all the Facts I´ve heard from here and there, I asked myself if a Routine of Muscle Training and unrestricted eating one Day and fasting and some Cardio the next Day could be the quickest (and best?) Way to...
Hi everyone, Keen to add some muscle mass to my frame, but i've been an intermittent faster now for 2 years! Is it possible? How would I fit in enough calories to gain muscle, but not gain fat.
Hi, I am currently on day 7 of what I hope to be a 21 day water fast. I supplement with electrolytes, and honestly feel pretty good. I read up on the science of fasting, and how as your body...
Is IF gonna sabotage the process of muscle building if the eating window would include the workout so that there are meals both before and after workout?
OK, I'm about halfway to my initial goal weight. I say initial because once I hit it, I'm going to reassess whether I need to put on more muscle, lose some more fat, or a bit of...
I am a body builder and I’m looking to go on a fast for 4-5 days. If I don’t work out at all will the muscle that I lose come back after the fast when I work out again? How...
So, I'm currently in the process of loosing weight to get very lean again. History: - from 93kg to 73kg completed May 2020, I was very lean then with few muscles - bulk from 73kg to 88kg until two week ago,...
I’ve gained A LOT OF WEIGHT. I went from 155 thanks to dry fasting, and I’ve put on a good 35 pounds after letting myself go lol. I’m trying to get back to 155, but I’m scared that I’ll lose my...
I’ve seen several posts extolling the benefits of weight lifting in a fasted state and decided to do some (casual/Google) research to learn more about it. For some background: I normally break my fast the night before a gym session,...
What is the best way to loose fat and maintain muscle?, I’m a person that goes to the gym 5 or 6 days a week but I’m afraid that if I fast I would loose a lot of muscle, I’m...
Saw a YouTuber named "The Unlazy Way" go on a water fast for 10 days. He was 85.2kg with 6.7kg fat and 45kg muscle on day 1. On the 10th day, he was 77.2kg with 6.5kg fat and 40.7kg muscle. (He...
Hello! I completed a week fast last month (it was lovely! I lost 13 pounds) and I'm going to start a 2 weeks water fast (and maybe zero sugar drinks and coffee) tomorrow. I'm wondering if I'll lose a lot...
I am wondering if someone could explain the way the body uses protein when it comes to different bodily needs. If one eats exclusively protein, will their body prioritise the use of protein for energy rather than muscle protein synthesis?...
So I'm 5 feet 10 inches and weigh 70kg. You can say I'm skinny fat since I has some muscle but also fat on my body. I wanr to get rid of the fat which makes my gut and face...
new to this. just curious but on my smart scale every time I lose weight it shows a loss of muscle mass. i want to understand why. also how long after a fast will strength and muscle return.
So a bit of background, I had read an article about fasting to loose non-functional muscle mass [here](http://online.fliphtml5.com/mrom/hiie/) (used in cyclists in the article to loose upper body muscle), And wanted to apply it myself to help improve my strength to...
Is omad good for building muscle and losing weight? Or should I do 3 meals?
OK for introduction im a 25 year old Argentinian Male. Im 6ft6inches, and im currently 260 lbs. I started IF (16/8) arround 4 months ago, my starter weight was 288 lbs and it really helped turn my life arround, not...
I (45M, 220 lbs) am on a 1 meal a day 22:2 fasting schedule and I have hired a personal trainer who was immediately shocked at my eating schedule. He's asked me to start eating at least 3-4 small meals...
I’ve been doing IF on and off for a few yrs, but recently more frequently in combination with a primarily animal-based diet, 3+ months now. I’ve lost 25 pounds over the 3 months. I even pulled off a 60hr fast,...
Hi guys, I am 186 cm and 125 kg. I have wide shoulders, hips and overall big joints but I think i have about 40 kg or excess fat wich i believe is going well away with fasting. Anyway my...
For those of you who dont know, DOMS stands for delayed onset muscle soreness. What happens after you workout and your sore the next day. Anyway doms means your muscle is healing. But anywho can you/should you fast with doms?...
Hi folks! First time IF-er, I started this month with 16:8, then moved to 18:6/20:4, and now do an OMAD with an extra protein shake later. I saw excellent results the first week: although I didn’t lose as much weight,...
So I preface this that I know you take smart scale results with a massive grain of salt. I've been using my fit2live smart scale daily since a few weeks into my IF routine. It shows a steady decrease in weight...
I'm on day 9 of my water fast and I've transitioned to a state where the majority of the weight I'm losing is muscle and not fat. Does anyone have any tips or insight regarding how to avoid this -...
I know there will be some amount of muscle loss but I want to minimize it, what do I do? I know that during brisk exercises, the body starts taking energy from protein so I won't be doing a lot...
Can I fast after I have breakfast today? I still have noticeable muscle soreness from 2 days ago when I was doing some heavy weight lifting, yesterday my muscle soreness was painful, now it’s not but it’s still noticeable if...
Hi I’m new here, been doing 16/8 5 or 6 days a week for four weeks and I weighed myself for the first time today and I didn’t even lose a pound. Feeling really discouraged. I have a vacation coming...
Lose weight first then start lifting weights? Basically I am a female is 100lbs overweight. I am 260lbs. I want to get down to at least 150lbs but I am trying to avoid loose skin. I don’t know if I should...
Is this possible?
What happens when you do strength training but eat a low protein low carb high fat diet? Do you just retain muscle mass or is there a way to add muscle on such a diet?
What I meant by 4/3 fasting is water fasting three non consecutive days of the week like monday, wednesday and friday
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Ive decided to take a temp hit to performance in exchange for getting the tail end of my cut out of the way now. I do weightlifting as a hobby and need the final 2kg (which I know from past...
Background: I've been going down a long journey to lose 60 to 70kgs and currently 35kg from my heaviest. I want to build the most amount of muscle possible while losing weight. This is obviously difficult since one needs a calorie surplus...
I've had great success with IF to lose 45 pounds and get to my goal weight, next stage of my journey is to gain lean muscle mass. Is it beneficial to continue fasting for this or would it be better...
I'm starting IF (16/8) tomorrow because I wanna lose fat, but I also have been lifting recently to gain muscle. How do I balance these, and can I IF every day of the week while still building muscle?
Hey everyone, I'm a bodybuilder and I just reached 17.5% bf so it's time for a cut. I was just wondering how much muscle loss occurs when fasting? I've heard mixed things however am interested in this because apparently, HGH...
I’m planning on doing OMAD initially and then some extended fasts. I have quite a lot of muscle mass from weight training but a big layer of fat on top , I’d say I’m like 32% body fat. I’m worried I’ll...
I have 20 fat pounds to lose but wouldn't mind gaining muscle. Is this possible or do I need to loose first?
Out of curiosity has anyone seen any results from fasting and building muscle? I have used fasting in the past but now I am on a path for gaining muscle.
Yo guys. Hope you’re well. I’ve been doing IF and it’s been working phenomenally for me. Doing that, combined with some longer 24-48 hour fasts has let my weight drop like a stone. I had a question about using these 24...
I’m planning on doing OMAD initially and the some extended fasts. I have quite a lot of muscle mass from weight training but a big layer of fat on top , I’d say I’m like 32% body fat. I’m worried I’ll...
I read this somewhere. Is it true? What other things mess with MPS? I also read cold baths? Thanks folks.
I've been trying to build some muscle while also shedding some fat to improve muscle definition. For a while I've dabbled in intermittent fasting, not strictly but about 5 days a week, and I've been curious about trying a longer...
So maybe it's already late to ask as i am 48 hours in, but at least to hear some opinions. Long story short, i am right now one month post surgery(ACL+ meniscus) and i can't walk with my operated leg...
Hello, for the 18 years of my life so far, I have been a mix of Buffed and Chubby with a lot of muscle mass and some fat on the abdomen and other areas, I wanted to burn this fat...
Hi I have a question about going to the gym and intermittent fasting. Currently I am 96.5 KG at 6 foot 5 and have a belly/man boobs I would like to get rid of so I started fasting 16:8 but...
I (26F) have a lot of body fat to lose but I also want to gain muscle. I’ve been doing strength training but haven’t been able to lose body fat, so I’m thinking of doing IF. But I feel like...
Hello everyone. I (28 M) have recently started to retake my exercise routines after years of hiatus. I am under a basic, calorie and carb controlled diet with lots of protein. However, today I found out about this method and...
Might be a dumb question, but the general nutritional advice I’ve gotten is that eating protein is essential for muscle development and maintenance. Evolutionarily speaking, why? Carbs seem to be much easier to come by, and strength seems to be...
Hi All, This is a very long post, so dive in if you are interested in the exploration. Also, I am cross-posting this to a few different diabetes subreddits, so forgive me if you are also multiply subscribed and...
I would like opinions and suggestions. I am a 52 year old male, and my goals are a little different than a lot of you. I don't really need to lose weight- although what man wouldn't like to be lower...
Hi everybody, I have been doing intermittent fasting for couple of months and I have lost a lot of weight. I also following protein diet mostly. I want to build muscle too but keep losing fat. Do you think it is possible?...
For the past 3 years Ive done 16:8 - 20:4 abd even OMAD. All the time I was loosing fat slowly but surely but I couldnt keep my muscles or gain muscles. Im wondering what woukd be the best for an...
Hi everyone, I like to fast 3 days a week (water only, nothing else) and then on the other days I eat a lot of calories, so I make up for the water fasting. I really enjoy this rhythm, doing...
I was discussing with my friend the topic of muscle loss during fasting. I mentioned that it is optimal to do some exercise while fasting to prevent muscle loss. He did not believe me and asked for scientific articles that...
I’ve curious with this due to trying to build muscle while also cutting extra body fat. Say if you hit 1g of protein per body weight while your also in an overall caloric deficit can you still build the muscle...
I've often heard you can only build muscle while in a calorie surplus. Ideally I'd like to burn fat and build muscle but by far my number one priority is the fat loss. Have any of you built up while...
So I've been doing OMAD for 2 weeks now (consistently at least) and I've been going to the gym 6 nights a week in that time. I do 40 minutes of cardio and 40 minutes of weight training. My weight...
Male, 6 feet, 145-150 pounds. I have dry fasted for 5 days before, currently on my 2nd day, plan to go around 80 hours. What happens when you almost have no bodyfat and dry fast, is it more beneficial to...
Hey everyone. I’ve been experiencing dry fasting routine of 3-5 days a week and have seen great results. I want to start weight training and building muscle. Would this be a possibility with my current dry fast routine? I have...
Currently weighing in at 100kg/220lbs doing OMAD at 23:1, and while I have lost some fat, my body scans are suggesting I've lost more muscle. I'm going to try increasing my protein when I eat and increase how often I...