I'm small and thin too but I found a good amount of success from just following the canadian food guide and working out 4 times a week. I was only that consistent for a few months, maybe more, but it still yielded great results. That being said our body types are likely a bit different and so may be your metabolism. You are on the right track in terms of diet.
I assume you also eat protein within the metabolic window after working out?
Well I was always very thin. I also have a very small frame. I always was able to eat a lot and yes I eat protein after working out but I eat a lot of protein in general. I never really gain visible muscle though. Even when I do work out. So I was wondering what exercises make you gain good muscle mass and not just lose fat. I have the figure of "shaggy" from scooby doo. I am just not tall like that.
I mean there has to be a happy medium. But I probably take in more fat and run less than you, even when I was working out. I would run 15 min on the treadmill to get my blood flowing then start my work out. I'm not an expert but I think the heavy focus on running is for those who really need to lose weight but for us obviously it's the opposite issue.
How do you gain muscle?
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I'm small and thin too but I found a good amount of success from just following the canadian food guide and working out 4 times a week. I was only that consistent for a few months, maybe more, but it still yielded great results. That being said our body types are likely a bit different and so may be your metabolism. You are on the right track in terms of diet.
I assume you also eat protein within the metabolic window after working out?
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Well I was always very thin. I also have a very small frame. I always was able to eat a lot and yes I eat protein after working out but I eat a lot of protein in general. I never really gain visible muscle though. Even when I do work out. So I was wondering what exercises make you gain good muscle mass and not just lose fat. I have the figure of "shaggy" from scooby doo. I am just not tall like that.
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I mean there has to be a happy medium. But I probably take in more fat and run less than you, even when I was working out. I would run 15 min on the treadmill to get my blood flowing then start my work out. I'm not an expert but I think the heavy focus on running is for those who really need to lose weight but for us obviously it's the opposite issue.
Do you go to a gym?