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Hi, Fit. I have a question about Body Re-composition (not cutting/bulking I know those are options). If I am at say.. 20% Bodyfat and I want to gain muscle, if I eat enough protein, won't my body just take the extra energy I need to build muscle from my fat stores? Isn't that how energy works?
Why would I gain more muscle eating extra calories than just eating enough protein/healthy carbs for my muscles to grow, and then if my muscles needed more energy just have them get it from my fat?
Thanks
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>>42115719
Because muscles aren't something the body prioritises building. This is why its suggested to eat to a caloric excess; it guarantees muscle growth. I'm sure you would get growth eating at maintenance, but it wouldn't be as much and you would end up stalling quite often. Your body will prioritise fat over muscle for growth, and vice versa for mass loss.
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>>42115719
you don't eat more protein in ADDITION to your diet. you ensure you meet your protein goals WITHIN your diet restrictions. in other words cut out your fucking soda and cheetos and replace it with chicken breasts. and if you want to get rid of fat stores you need to CUT your daily caloric limit IN ADDITION to maintaining a minimum amount of protein intake for muscle growth. so in the end you end up eating less shit and replacing it with the protein you need
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