I want to lose weight & build muscle, question about anabolic & catabolic states, and protein suppliments?

Question

I've started really concentrating on exersize & I want to do it right. From what I can tell the body can only build when in an anabolic state, and can only shrink when in a catabolic state, correct?

Some articles say that you should build muscle and lose weight at the same time. They advice a high calorie hi protein diet, heavy weight lifting and aerobic excersize.

Others say that since your body can only effectively do one or the other, you should concentrate. to first focus on weight loss with a low calorie diet, lots of aerobic excersize, and weight lifting to maintain muscle mass and develop lean muscles, then once you are where you want to be weight wise, switch to the high calorie high protein diet to build muscle.

Any advice on which routine would be best?

Question two: if the latter routine is best, should protein supplements (I have one called muscle milk) be taken during the weight loss period, or should I put that off until the bulk up period? Thanks.

Actually your body can't turn fat into muscle, it can only make new muscle out of new calories and protein coming it.

Answer 1

if you are a newbie to resistance training you will most likely see a simultaneous increase of muscle mass with a decrease in the body fat "if" your diet is sound.

for now I would focus on learning the mechanics of compound exercises, they are the key to building mass. for the tone of your post it seems that you are wanted to make the most out of your training which is a good thing. pick up any book by Tudor Bompa on Periodization you will learn a ton about how to properly design a training program.

regarding the muscle milk. take it after training and before bed. also pick up some hand calipers to start tracking your body fat %. use macros close to 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fats.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

if you want to build muscle dont loose weight,,,,you need the fat to build muscle,,that's why you need a high protein diet,,if your going to lift at least 2 hours a day,,or more

Answer 4

cut your lawn with a push mower for 17 minutes

Answer 5

cutting out white bread and pasta

Answer 6

when eating out ask your server to point out the healthiest options on the menu

Answer 7

don t sneak bites