The Nutritional Equation Pt. 2

Achieving Muscular Gains and Building of Lean Muscle Mass:

Fitness journeys are challenging; the results are never immediate, finding the motivation for the workout can be hard, social media can have us comparing ourselves to others, our goals can keep changing as we progress, and sometimes it feels like we’re going in circles but never really getting anywhere. Often times, when we feel “stuck”, we think something drastic needs to change: Never taking a rest day, pushing our bodies to the max all the time, insane "bulking" diets, and the story goes on. But the harsh truth is, those endless workout sessions, or pushing for a PR every single workout isn’t what’s going to help you reach those goals. Your body NEEDS rest so that it can adequately recover and allow you to perform during your workouts. But what else does it need? Proper fuel and nutrition.

• Objective: To increase muscle mass and strength

• Nutritional Plan: Focus on providing adequate calories and nutrients to support muscle growth and recovery.
  

• Calorie Surplus Diet: Consuming more calories than expended to support muscle synthesis and repair.