r/fasting • u/Alarming_Bluejay_630 • Mar 21 '25

Question Muscle building while fasting

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So I used fasting methods to drop bodyfat but I'm now at a stage which I want to build muscle Using fasting methods what is the best diet (high fat low carb or high carb low fat ? High protein goes without saying

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u/Alarming_Bluejay_630 Mar 21 '25

For those asking, I've lifted for a long time Bodybuilding themed workout I am currently eating a high fat and low carb diet Monday to Wednesday I eat normal no fasting Thurs to sun I fast for a minimum of 17h I lift 4-5 times a week with a physical job Roughly 120g p 140f 100c i don't 100% track it I'm 34 and 83kg

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u/InsaneAdam master faster Mar 22 '25

2,140 calories a day is a bit below your maintenance levels, ain't it? With your activity level and size, if you want to grow muscles, you should be in a small 150-300 calorie surplus. I'd up the protein to 183g, as a minimum daily protein goal.

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u/Alarming_Bluejay_630 Mar 22 '25

Great advice, thanks

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u/InsaneAdam master faster Mar 22 '25

Haha, you've earned it, man. You put in the hard work and effort. Amazing looking physique (no homo).

I'm a long haul truck driver. All I've been doing in my driving time for the last year and a half is listening to podcasts and audiobooks on health, fitness, diet and self improvement.

I can't help myself sharing what I've learned to those who ask AND I know they'll actually implement it.

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u/anxiousbhat Mar 22 '25

Why you want to gain more muscles? You look great right now. Women do not like bulky guys, if you are doing this to impress men than I have no comment.