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calorie intake confusion!

  • 03-04-2008 2:28pm
    #1
    Dick Turnip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 989 ✭✭✭


    ok this topic is prob done to death at this stage but im bit confused :o

    i get the whole weight gain = increase calories, weight loss = decrease calories

    at the moment i am 5'11" and approx 14st, i have prob gained 3/4 stone in last 5 or 6 months due to chronic laziness over winter! oh and im 23yo male
    anyway back playing football now, 3 times a week and the gym for cardio 1 or 2 nights also. i want to start a weights programme next week which ive never done before - always stuck to cardio in gym.
    my main aim would be to build upper body strength - arms, chest, shoulders.
    i also need to work on abs.

    i dont want to bulk up big just to have some muscle for added strength on the pitch. im not concerned about a figure on the weighing scales i just want to convert some fat into lean muscle but i could do with losing half a stone anyway.

    i know from experience that i might be fit to run a marathon yet ill still have a spare tire so i presume diet has a big part to play, which im trying to work on - no takeouts, chocolate, fizzy drinks etc.

    so heres where i get confused - do i decrease calorie intake in order to shift excess weight or will this be detrimental to building some lean muscle on arms, chest etc.? basically im asking are you able to gain muscle whilst having a calorie deficint diet?

    thanks to anybody who has followed my ramblings so far and any advice would be greatly appreciated :D.


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  • #2
    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,640 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    Situation 1: Hit the weights hard. This will grow you some extra muscle. Extra muscle burns extra cals, so if your diet stays the same you will burn your normal maintenance calories per day, plus calories to maintain and feed your new muscle. Think of it as a car needing more fuel if you put a bigger engine in it.

    Situation 2: Hit the weights hard, and sort out your diet. As above, but cut out the crap meaning more good foods (i.e. protein & good fats, plus veggie carbs) and you will put on more muscle than above, plus loose fat as you aren;t eating junk.

    I'm sure there are umpteen more scenarios but above are the basics.


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