seriously in need of advice.

[jwalt1986]

I'm doing p90x and insanity at the same time. Here's my problem I want to get build more muscles back up. But I also want to cut up. I lost 20 pounds on insanity the first time. im down to 177 now so i want to kind bulk up but also be kinda lean. PLEASE HELP.

[musikguy72]

Here's my problem.

You don't have a problem. You want to build muscles and cut fat at the same time. Pick one or the other and run with it until you get the results you want with one goal. Then switch goals and run that for a while. Then you will have both. Bulk, then cut.
You only think it's a problem because you can't effectively do both at the same time.

[jdmalm123]

I'm doing p90x and insanity at the same time.

Huh?

You don't have a problem. You want to build muscles and cut fat at the same time. Pick one or the other and run with it until you get the results you want with one goal. Then switch goals and run that for a while. Then you will have both. Bulk, then cut.
You only think it's a problem because you can't effectively do both at the same time.

Agree.

OP: at 6-foot and 176, it's time to add some muscle...IMHO

[jwalt1986]

Huh?



Agree.

OP: at 6-foot and 176, it's time to add some muscle...IMHO

Ok so even the docotor says I need to put on more muscle. I know to lift heavy but how true is the whole thing of one gram of protein for your goal body weight

[mmorton]

Different schools of thought but 1 per lb is a good goal

[jdmalm123]

Different schools of thought but 1 per lb is a good goal

Agree. 1/lb is a safe start. Don't forget the fat and some carbs... you will need a caloric surplus to add muscle.

[jwalt1986]

THANKS for the advice. That's what I was thinking 1 gram of protien for every pound of muscle I wanted to be that's what your saying right. I'm calorie intake is 2220 a day. Does that sound good. I have been more of a weight lifter not a body builder. Now I just want to get in the best shape possible.

[jdmalm123]

calorie intake is 2220 a day. Does that sound good. I have been more of a weight lifter not a body builder. Now I just want to get in the best shape possible.

I'm guessing you're in your mid-20's?

If you want size, you may need a bit more calories, but start at 2220. I see you are at 15% BF and I assume you want to drop a little BF? If so, let your body pull a little from your middle before you bulk up more...