Which doctor should I see if I can't gain muscle mass?
18M here. I've been making good progress during my first 6 month bulk(went from 62 to 73 kgs), then I stalled for one month, lost a dramatical amount of muscle mass during a one month cut due to extreme calorie cut(dropped from 72 kg to 64) and wasn't able to gain any muscle ever since.
I tried doing reddit ppl and the fullbody routine I had been following since I started but I couldn't gain any strength or muscle at all(chest and leg circumference didn't increase at all, while arms shrunk by 1cm).
My diet, which I was able to make gains on during the first bulk, is in check. I eat 2600 kilocalories daily(400 surplus), out of which 150g are proteins, 250g carbs and 90g fat. I don't take any supplements since I was able to gain muscle without them. I managed to gain 5 kgs on it but only on my waist. I sleep 8 hours a day and don't have a stressful life so cortisol and recovery shouldn't be a problem.
I can't find any relatable experiences on the internet, so I decided I have to visit a specialist. Which ond should I see?
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10-11-2019, 10:47 AM #1Registered User
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Which doctor should I see if I can't gain muscle mass?
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10-11-2019, 10:53 AM #2Verified Aesthetic
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You don't need to see a doctor, you need to get your nutrition back on track. If you aren't making progress that's a dietary issue, and then a training issue. Eat more food until you are back gaining a pound a week.
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10-12-2019, 02:44 PM #3Registered User
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increase cals. follow a reputable program
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10-13-2019, 04:31 AM #4Registered User
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You destroyed your system (temporarily) losing 8kg in one month. It'll take a bit of time for you to restore normal hormone levels. Aim to gain 1kg per month and you'll make progress over time.
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10-13-2019, 01:07 PM #5Registered User
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Don’t get frustrated, you’re very young and all you need is to keep eating more quality calories in addition to figuring out what plan works for you.
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10-14-2019, 10:26 PM #6Registered User
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Just because something worked/ was working doesn't mean it will continue to do so. You don't need to go to a doctor. If you're not gaining weight at 2600 cals anymore then up the surplus weekly 'till you start gaining weight. Calorie surplus = weight gain. If you're not gaining it's because you're not in a surplus anymore. Your body may have adapted, and now needs more calories in than before
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