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Originally Posted by chubbmann
How can I eat enough for growth of muscles and not belly?
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You obviously need a surplus of calories to gain, but the
"type" of calories you are to consume
will definitely be a deciding factor in how much fat v.s. muscle you gain..
It definitely not just about the "amount" of calories consumed.
Example 1 - 3,000 calorie diet consisting of donuts, sugar, soda, low protein, high carb, etc...
Example 2 - 3,000 calorie diet mainly consisting of lean meats, good carbs, veggies, low sugar etc...
Both are 3,000 cal diets, but there is a major difference between the 2 isnt there?
Some good advice is to stay away from sugars, candy and junk food like potato chips, soda, etc...
Eat more protein, lean meats, good carbs and good fats.
AS mentioned by Jlo, sodium is something you also need to be aware of as well.
However, there is a bit more to it than just the above, such as
meal timing, etc....
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