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Eat to build
One of the key hindrances to my muscle development in the past was not eating enough.
The second hindrance was not eating the right food.
Once I realized these two facts, I could make a switch.
Protein is the most important macronutrient.
If you’re trying to build muscle, your most important macronutrient is protein. But fats and carbs are essential.
If it says anything, the only macronutrient I count is protein. Carbs and fats are integrated into my diet, but protein is the focus – on top of veggies (critical).
Since I have a speedy metabolism, I have to eat more, or I will lose muscle, which will slow down my gains.
What does this mean?
I need to eat about every 2–3 hours if I want to experience optimal results.
Though I enjoy eating smaller meals, I slowly increase the size of meals to help me put on weight and maintain it.
Muscle requires overeating.
Muscle gains don’t come from deficits. They come from overconsuming calories.
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