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A major misconception among people.
How do you define "whole foods"? I consider whey/shakes just as natural as the food you ingest since they are protein isolates. If you want muscle on your thighs,, you have to eat excess calories. Putting on lean muscle will take time, not sure 3 months will do it.
i dont think the bulk cut cycle is a major misconception. it's been working for the body building community for decades. i just dont think a majority of people have the training, experience, time, and will to do it correctly so it doesnt work out that well.
Sans genetic freaks. I have a friend that can do this- I hate him.
I guess the definition of "whole foods" is kind of gray but in the context of my post and intents I am referring to just home-made meals with fresh ingredients. A solid lean protein source. Any serious carb intake will normally take the form of whole grain, a vegetable, or fruit. In addition, plenty of water and 2% milk. Sugars are to be naturally occurring (i.e fresh fruit). No soda, very little candy (but we all need a little). But ATEOTD, sugar is sugar, so that is limited, as well. No chips, no real junk food. Limiting alcohol intake to no more than 2x a week (this is a challenge, I hate to say).
Obviously we are talking about the Average Joe here, right? I know someone who can also lean out and put on muscle at the same time, he's also an amateur MMA fighter.
5'8"
Yes. My point was I hate those people- and I'm motivated to go goth ninja just to kill them all. Is that bad?
If you have access to a gym, I would go back to squats and such to put on a bit of mass on your legs. At 5'8, 130, you shouldn't worry about a bit of extra fat here and there, so definitely increase your carb intake.
Its possible to burn fat and gain muscle at the same time. The trick is not to eat wildly beyond maintenance in your bulk. I've put on about 2-3 lbs since the beginning of November at most, and my lifts are all up significantly. So I'm pretty sure I've lost a little fat while definitely putting on some muscle. If maintaining low body fat isn't a concern though go hog wild, just make sure you're upping the poundage consistently too.