Can I continue to build muscle???

[vicky the vikin]

hi everyone, training is going REALLY well, but I need to know....
I am 5 foot 4 and 125 pounds, I am toned and size 10-ish, my body is responding well to my 5 day programme and im very happy so far. Is it possible to continue to gain muscle, by eating clean BUT stayin lean, (rather than gaining considerable weight) or* do you 'have to' gain weight to build muscle (then cut it away again)?????? THIS IS THE BIG QUESTION FOR ME???
*sorry if you've all heard this one b4 - but im new, lol THANX so much

[nacersusaf]

You don't have to gain fat to gain muscle. In fact, I did a very successfull re-comp program during which time I lost quite a lot of fat, and gained about 8 lbs of muscle at the same time.

IMO it just takes longer to put on muscle without fat gain... but it can certainly be done.

[Amanda76]

Ditto to what nacersusaf said!

[vicky the vikin]

good to hear!! It's just confusing when I keep reading about 'bulking' and 'cutting; etc and I thought.. OMG I dont want to keep going up and down like a yoyo!
If I eat clean and lift heavy with proper form, and rest properly, all should grow , yes?