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StephenG asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

I am working out,lifting high wieghts low reps,and am getting stronger,but am not getting bigger. why?

Can anyone help? I've been working out for about four months,am getting stronger and I see improvement when I flex,but I'm not gaining hardly any weight at all, maybe 5 pounds so far. I don't eat junk food...anybody have any suggestions?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Maybe you started out with a higher body fat percentage and you lost fat while gaining muscle so your still around the same weight, but more muscle. Also you might not be taking enough calories or protein to help you put on mass. You have to take in a certain amount of calories per day to gain weight. You could try eating more (healthy foods) like tuna, skinless chicken breast, protein shakes, sweet potatoes and whole grain pasta for carbs, egg whites, cottage cheese and nuts.

  • 1 decade ago

    getting bigger requires a higher protein diet.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you need to eat to get big

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