Is it actually impossible to get muscular from the gym without eating healthy a lot?

Question

I never wanted to eat salads a lot.

Blazingfang · Accepted Answer

There is a difference between being fit and being healthy.

Want to lose weight in an unhealthy way? Eat salads.

Want to build muscle in the gym in an unhealthy way? Train, eat excessive calories and use drugs.

Want to build muscle, lose fat in a healthy way? Train hard, eat 1.2 x your body weight in kgs (minimum) of protein, eat carbs and eat fats.

Put your food on a scale and eat like you usually eat for a week. Gained weight? Reduce the calories. Repeat. Once you mantained weight, reduce by 500 calories and you will lose weight.

Weight your food, and use apps to track your calories and macros.

Been 2 years on that life. Went i want to be leaner, i reduce, when i want to build more muscle and gain weight i eat more.

Its a journey, so enjoy it.

Salads are for snails 🙃

Phoenix98 · Accepted Answer

for building muscle you need protein and a lot of it because that's what fuels muscle growth primarily. Though you should eat fruits and vegetables as well for just a overall balanced intake of food that gives your body everything it needs.

Because while vegetables won't help you build muscle they do help your body in other ways such as overall health.

KittygosMeoWW · Accepted Answer

You don’t necessarily have to eat just salads, you just have to eat cleaner and protein rich foods. You won’t make any gains/lose fat without diet changes.

rosemilk · Accepted Answer

if you want to get muscular, salads won't help lol you need a lot of protein

Massageman · Answer

You build muscle when you work your muscles. Technically, you work your muscles and then on the "off-days", your body takes amino acids, creates protein molecules, and rebuilds your muscle cells to meet the new demands put upon them. That's why it is important to rotate body areas being worked (stressed): the muscle is built up during the downtime!

When your body is building new muscle, it is critical that "complete protein" (all required amino acids) is available to the body at any given time. Meats, milk and eggs have complete protein, that is, they each have all the amino acids required to build protein molecules for cells. Beans, grains, grasses (rice), legumes and nuts have partial protein. But, if you pair- for example- beans in a corn tortilla, or with rice, then- combined- you DO have all the amino acids available to make proteins and build muscle mass. Many recipes call for these paired sources, so that the result is a dish with complete protein without going with meats all the time, so you do have some diet variety available in your meal plans.

Now, your question just becomes a definitional one. What do you consider "healthy" eating? If all the amino acids are there at the same time, then muscle can be rebuilt, regardless of the source.

molonski2 · Answer

Well with due respect the question is a little Silly , as there is much more to being heathy than just building muscle , you also want to loose body fat , so that means a GREAT diet.

The diet needs to be high in protein , and it needs to be very low in processed carbohydrates ( note I say processed ) , so you need to be the correct weight when you start , load the proteins , if you dont like Salad and vegetables then get to like them , its very easy , even if you need to force them down in the beginning , it will not take long.

Healthy is not just about longevity , its about passing every health milestone while your above ground , and of course what will that lead to ( barring an accident , or horrendous genes ) = Longevity. You need to be committed to your cardio and steps also , dont leave this part out.

So , start by cutting out all processed food , each naturally , load the proteins , Salad , and vegetables , and from there its about pushing some serious weight over time , and building , pure focus on this regime , things will happen far quicker with a great diet and will be vastly more beneficial.

I draw your attention to Dr Stein Edberg - You tube , holistic doctor .

Of course ALL forms of fast food , processed sugars , processed carbohydrates stops today , after that , its just consistent , consistent , consistent.

Good Luck , it will take a lot of commitment.

Sonorous · Answer

I went from fat & weak to fit & lean in the past 6months & I've probably eaten like 2 salads. But as cheat meals though.

Because if I'm gonna eat a salad, you better believe I'm drenching that bitch in gallons of ranch. Like if I'm not feeling regret by the time I finish, I know I didn't use enough ranch.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

You can eat like crap and still become very muscular. If you really want to min-max, then you need to have a good diet. But you can go a very long way with a crappy diet.

You should have a good diet for other reasons though - like living a long time. Do it for your health, not because you want to become muscular.

dynamicyandere · Answer

2 things.

1. You need to consume enough protein.
2. You need to consume enough total calories.

If your protein intake and total calories aren’t sufficient, you won’t put on muscle, no matter how hard you train.

Bricealan · Answer

Do the work, you will build the muscle. Don't swallow all the hype about additives, food supplements, etc. Been there and done that, I'm not the New ARNOLD, but have improved my physique with just 'hard assed workouts'

Redstang88 · Answer

Well nobody is gaining muscle eating salads. Protein and carbs are gonna build muscle, so yeah you could be eating unhealthy as long as you’re still getting enough protein. Gaining muscle and staying lean is another story

VictorMachiavelli · Answer

All you have to do to gain muscle is eat plenty of meat and dairy so that you have enough protein, and eat plenty of food. You don't have to "eat clean".

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NYlatefun · Answer

I don’t think it’s a clear cut answer. It depends on other factors like genetics and age. Younger people without a genetic predisposition can definitely do it without eating healthy. I’m not advocating for it or support it but it’s true.

Anonymous · Answer

You just need heavy metals and protein in your diet plus a healthy amount of minerals and vitamins. Also helps if you are even or calorie positive as opposed to a calorie deficit. Within reason of course.

exitseven · Answer

You really do need a high protein diet to be successful. You will get results without it but to maximize your effort a good diet is key.

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Eating salad will not help you gain muscle. That would be more for someone trying to lose weight. To gain muscle mass, you need a good balance of lean protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Eat stuff like chicken, fish, eggs , beans, and rice

The_Sexpert · Answer

Without enough protein , no you can't gain enough muscle

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I got quite muscular playing drums and ate a lot of garbage food.

mooky06 · Answer

Well nothing is really impossible, though it is ideal to eat veggies if you want to become muscular because you need a well balanced diet If not veggies what about fruit smoothies?

Iron_Man · Answer

You have to have tons of protein if you really want great results

Anonymous · Answer

No it is not the problem is that not eating salads and vegetables will bring you very close to cancer most likely

love_conquers_lust · Answer

It’s easier.

Anonymous · Answer

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