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Hi i've been reading these logs about gaining lean mass for a long time now and i don't know what to do. It says to eat 18-20 x your bodyweight to gain lean mass. If you don't burn the calories the complex carbohydrates don't they go to your body fat stores?? Also if you eat too much protein sources don't they go to waste??
I'm so glad to hear you've been reading our advice and hopefully we've provided you with some useful information. In order to gain muscle you do have to eat more calories (yes, sometimes even 18-20x your bodyweight) but the goal is to have your body use those extra calories to build muscle and not fat. If you are eating well (complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats) and strength training you should build muscle and not fat from those calories. On the other hand, if you are eating extra calories and not working out consistenly, your body has no choice but to store them if they are not burned for energy. As far as protein too much can be a waste so try to stick to the right amount for your weight (up to 1.3 grams per kilogram of body weight) and you shouldn't have a problem. Keep writing us - we love to hear from you!
Heather Campanile, RD / Sports Nutritionist
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