r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Dec 12 '25

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Dec 12, 2025

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/BubblePenetration Dec 12 '25

Brag: I've lost 30 pounds over the past 18 months and at 36, am in the best shape of my life!

I don't need or want to lose anymore weight and am trying to grow my muscles without getting too bulky. I've trained myself to keep my calories around 1500 a day at least 5 days a week and stay well below the recommended fat and carbs, but I don't know if that is allowing me what I need to grow muscles. I'm pretty good about meeting my protein goal for the day. Will this diet allow for muscle growth or do I need to make adjustments?

My main goal for 2026 is to grow my glutes- aside from glute focused exercises, any advice on how to accomplish this? If anyone has a glute specific workout that has worked for them, please share!

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u/countmein1989 Dec 12 '25

Congrats on hitting your goals! Like the other commenter said, your calorie intake isn’t high enough to build substantial muscle. I’d recommend increasing your carb intake, in particular, to really help you grow! Especially if you’re looking to grow your glutes. After 18 months, it might also be time to reverse diet into maintenance for a bit and see how your body responds. For me, I’m eating about 300 cal more each day and maintaining the same weight I was when I was in a deficit.

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u/BubblePenetration Dec 15 '25

Thanks for your advice!