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by xriddle 1217 days ago
>> To build muscle, you need to eat more calories than you burn. You need to have a net calorie surplus.

>Not true, can be done, you can find examples on the internet.

>There is no need for a caloric surplus to build muscles. Muscles are build from amino acids, not "calories". The body "eats up" muscles LAST: it will go through your fat first.

Per the latest science, discussed at length in this podcast, and despite any anecdata, this is false. You cannot synthesize muscle without adequate protein (aprox. 1gr per lbs of bodyweight) and a caloric surplus unless anabolic steroids are used. If you have sources for your claim of body recomposition other than ancedata please do provide it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CyDLbrZK75U