rachelmanija (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
rachelmanija) wrote in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
lifting_heavy_things2011-05-24 09:13 pm
rachelmanija) wrote in lifting_heavy_things2011-05-24 09:13 pm
Eating for strength
I finally hauled myself back to the gym today, after something like a year's absence. (I couldn't do anything for a while due to elbow RSI and a knee injury, and then slackerness became a habit.) I'm starting gentle and have clearly lost tons of strength and aerobic capability, but it should build back up if I keep at it.
Below cut, I seek advice on eating to build strength and muscle, and have details on my own body.
I have a slim/petite build (5'0", 110 lb), and it's always been difficult for me to build visible muscle, which is something I'd like to do. (I have a slightly easier time building strength.) I'm thinking of trying to adjust my diet to get the most gain out of my workouts.
What have you all found works well? Eat/drink some protein after working out? (I don't like eating right before.) Eat more protein in general? How much? Or is the emphasis on protein overrated, and I should be eating more of other stuff?
I hate smoothies (I'm okay with powdered whey drinks) and bananas. And liver. But otherwise, feel free to suggest specific foods.
Below cut, I seek advice on eating to build strength and muscle, and have details on my own body.
I have a slim/petite build (5'0", 110 lb), and it's always been difficult for me to build visible muscle, which is something I'd like to do. (I have a slightly easier time building strength.) I'm thinking of trying to adjust my diet to get the most gain out of my workouts.
What have you all found works well? Eat/drink some protein after working out? (I don't like eating right before.) Eat more protein in general? How much? Or is the emphasis on protein overrated, and I should be eating more of other stuff?
I hate smoothies (I'm okay with powdered whey drinks) and bananas. And liver. But otherwise, feel free to suggest specific foods.