Gym Losses and Gains- How does it work?

[Rosexøxø]

I feel like this is a question for Google or gym rats, but I’m gonna ask here, and give it a try:

**If you don’t carbo-load, will you burn the actual muscle you gain?**

Is carbo-loading essential to your routine of gaining muscle?

~I feel like I SHOULD know this, but unfortunately I don’t.

Thanks for the shares, to those who do. 🏋🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️

[DavidRaul]

Its a simple process when you want to gain or loose muscle. You just need to be in a caloric deficit if you want to loose fat and caloric surplus if you want to gain muscle mass. Carbohydrates play a crucial role when it comes to building muscle mass. You don't want to cut down carbs from your diet because when you workout your body needs an energy source, if you have low carbs in your body , your body will make glucose by breaking down the muscle. Also there's a whole equation that lets you calculate the daily caloric intake and how much macro nutrients you need. If you want , just let me know.

[HighValue]

When I worked out a lot (more than I do now) and gained a lot of muscle, I didn't change my normal diet at all. I drank lots of milk like I usually did, and still ate deep fried potatoes (fries, tater tots, hash browns), beef hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, spaghetti, etc. I didn't change my diet at all and gained lots of muscle.

[Rosexøxø]

Yes this is helpful! I did similar but just lowered my intake of the high calorie foods. Actually you’re making me hungry now lmfao

I don't know how much you weigh and how all of that fits into perspective, but how much do you lift? If it’s too personal I understand

[HighValue]

I don't know right now because I have stuff piled up on my bench and can't use it so all I get to use is dumbbells, a curl bar, and bodyweight exercises.
When I was at my very best I was able to bench 450 pounds and curl 215.
I am 6' tall and weighed 268 pounds at that time.

What I did though is start with a weight that I could use for 4 sets of 25 reps. Then eventually increase it to 2 sets of 35 reps and one set of 30. Then later, two sets of 50 reps. Then 4 sets of 50 reps. I kept increasing the reps per set until I could do 100 reps in a set, THEN I increased the weight. I did that for bench presses and for curls. It also makes the muscles more dense so for the same size of arms you would be able to do much more weight than someone that power lifts (3 to 10 reps per set). And you won't end up musclebound and slow like powerlifters do.
Powerlifting does not equal more strength, it equals looking big faster but having LESS strength.

Don't exercise the same muscle two days in a row. For example, if you do biceps one day, do triceps or something else the next day. Quads (squats) one day, and calves the next day. I suggest 4 days per week. M, T, TH, F.

Don't use ANY supplements, etc. that some gym people suggest. Just exercise naturally.
Expect to work out 4 days per week consistently for 3 months and you will see noticeable results. A lack of consistency is often the reason most people give up/quit.

If you are mostly concerned with losing fat though, I would suggest doing squats. That seemed to be the most effective in my experience.

[HighValue]

Oh and get a couple dumbbells for at home. Having to actually go somewhere prevents many people from staying consistent because it is inconvenient. Plus the travel time to and from a gym could be better used exercising instead.

[Rosexøxø]

This is all helpful! Thank you so much!!

Yes I know NOTHING about lifting and reps and benches 😂 it’s a different language to me, but maybe I’ll pick up the dictionary and familiarize myself with it. Some impressive numbers from you though! AND I like how you were methodical about it, for the best results, instead of just absentmindedly thinking your body can take on anything in the gym as long as you force it or something.

Great stuff here!

[HighValue]

If you need to know how to perform some of the exercises there is a YouTube channel Athlean X.
https://www.youtube.com/@athleanx

[Rosexøxø]

Thanks a bunch! I’ll look at some form, but I won’t try to replicate what he’s doing. 😂 I could never 👐

[NathanDavis]

I would definitely not now...

all I do is sports... and the more I play sports, the more I need to eat... and the more muscle I'll gain

and when I become less active, I eat more therefore... lose those extra pounds, because I am not even using them much

[Rosexøxø]

Yes everyone wants muscle but don’t have the lifestyle to fit. If the muscle goes unused it’ll turn to fat- exactly 😬

[NathanDavis]

no gains without effort

[Rosexøxø]

Naturally 😊

[bigpauly]

You should be able to build muscle over time without carbo loading. I had worked really hard to put like 5lbs on the first couple months of the year. I lost it already though so it is definitely a constant battle.

[Rosexøxø]

Yeah there’s gotta be a smarter way around these things. I just need to understand how it all works. I don’t want to gain muscle because any type of gaining will turn into fat for me. I used to lift and have toned and almost muscular arms, but then it lost its tone and looked fatty. Now I don’t wish to add anymore to my arms and just takeaway from them. I may have to do some serious digging around in all the health terms and such.

Thanks for this share though! Stay on that grind 💪🏋🏻‍♂️

[bigpauly]

Ah I see. From what I’ve been told, lifting really small amounts with quick frequent reps should time and not build up muscle. But I’m sure the body type has a lot of effect on that. Me struggling to gain weight is my personal struggle.

Thank you, I will. You too! 💪

[Rosexøxø]

Thanks bunches! 😁👐

[bigpauly]

You got it! We will both be fit titans in no time!

[Rosexøxø]

Love that! I’m gonna remember that phrase 😎 🔥

[DoctorSex]

there's so much bad information out there.

Ill keep it simple.

Carbs before gym, fats and protein after gym. No carbs after gym! Carbs do nothing but give you energy to finish your workout routine, but ok truth your body doesn't need that much Carbs.

I'm 96kg and I eat 1 full meal a day and 1 smoothie.

Kind regards,

DoctorSex

[exitseven]

Carbs/are needed for sustained energy, You need protein to build muscle. Under stress muscle tissue breaks down and needs rest and protein to rebuild.

[Iron_Man]

He probably takes steroids

[Rosexøxø]

This is not a pharmaceutical question or something but how something works lol and not about the Rock, but I do respect him.

[Iron_Man]

He’s a nice guy, but it doesn’t mean he’s not using

[Rosexøxø]

Sure but I wasn’t inspired to make this post because of him. It was something I was thinking about more in the area of women. Our bodies are different and the answer to this question would help me with some theories

[Rosexøxø]

Or ig everyone can take steroids at this point lmfao

[Iron_Man]

It’s about how much protein you’re taking in every day and how consistent you are but of course you have to keep the good calories up

[Iron_Man]

And how consistent you are in the gym

[Rosexøxø]

Yes that’s true 😳 so it’s all about calorie intake and if it’s used it will turn to muscle while the rest is burned off 😐 yeah I barely get it but something is truthful in there lol

Thanks for this. I always see women who attempt to casually/steadily gain muscle but their muscle can easily turn to fat. It’s almost as if they’re not using their muscle to full extreme, it will affect them negatively. I’m order for me to burn calories at the gym I want to stay away from building muscle and instead lose the unused fat. I understand not lifting anything will not tear and grow muscle, so I’m just trying to see what are the best options.

[Rosexøxø]

I think I can use this, thank you!

[Iron_Man]

You are so welcome

[cloud9vortex1234]

You need the carbs for energy. Oatmeal is a good and cheap option.