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Originally Posted by Sparky
Well I need fat first right?
I work out a decent amount but don't seem to gain much muscle and my friend told me it was cuz you need fat
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No, your friend isn't right. You don't convert fat to muscle. It's a given that you will gain some fat, but you want to be working out right away or else you'll just gain unwanted fat. The reason you're not gaining is most likely your diet.
Here's some tips I can give you:
- Go here and calculate your calories needed for a goal weight:
Calculate Calories Needed for Goal Weight
- You want to be eating around 6 meals a day ideally, spaced out in 2-3 hours each, so divide the number you got by 6.
- Vanilla is right about the protein (though protein doesn't build muscle, it repairs it after a workout). It's a good idea to buy a whey protein powder supplement and drink it before and after your workout.
- Do you know anything about macronutrients?
- And do you have a workout plan in mind?