Hi, I just lost 40 lbs, and now want to add muscle, but I'm afraid adding calories will make me fat again… Help

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Greg August 27, 2014 0 Comments

I lost weight by cutting back 500 calories, now I have hear to add muscle I must add calories… I have also heard I need to make those calories healthy carbs like sweet potato, Ezekiel bread, and brown rice… Does this sound about right? Also can I keep doing hiit while building muscle?:)

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Hi Greg,

You will need to add weight lifting into your program. As Sue mentioned, heavier lifting will promote muscle building. You can do HIIT a couple days/week and then add some heavier lifting 2 more days into your weekly routine. Without knowing anymore information about you it’s almost impossible to give you specific answers. Get with a nutritionist or a dietitian and let him/her work on your diet to help you with your goals. I would also suggest to get with a certified Personal Trainer to help you with a more specific and individualized exercise program. All you are going to get from this forum are generalized answers. Hiring a trainer even for a few sessions could make all the difference.

Best,
Harris

Hi, I just lost 40 lbs, and now want to add muscle, but I'm afraid adding calories will make me fat again… Help

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