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What To Eat For A Bigger Butt

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It can be super frustrating and discouraging to train hard for months to see little to no results. The reality is, no matter how hard you train you won't see results unless your muscle building nutrition is on point. You must consume enough calories with a protein focus. When you work out regularly you are constantly fighting to hold on to that muscle. If you exercise too much without refueling, you will likely see your glutes shrink as you get skinnier.  The staples of your diet for glute gains will be eggs, chicken, fish, nuts, seeds, hummus, and tofu. Your meals should always be a combination of healthy calories and whole feeds. This means lots of vegetables and lean proteins that are known to increase muscle mass. Eggs and spinach are at the top of the list as they are known to increase muscle mass as well as aid in performance. You can read my other informative article top 10 foods to build a bigger butt here. Rest is crucial in order to grow your glutes. Your muscles grow wh

How To Bulk Up On Keto Diet

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Being on the keto diet myself, like many people I wondered how it's possible to build muscle. Having increased my fat intake, I found myself feeling fuller faster and longer. This lead me to start eating less calories as I'm the type of person that can't force myself to eat. I started doing research because I didn't want to abandon the keto diet. I like the diet, and the health benefits. Low-fat, moderate carb diets never worked for me. We've long been told that carbohydrates are vital to increase muscle mass. Carbs help release an anabolic hormone that drives muscle growth. Which would make anyone wonder, can the low carb keto diet hinder muscle growth?                                                       Photo credit: Bodybuilding.com When in ketosis, our bodies rely on fat for energy. In the beginning stages of ketosis most people feel fatigued which is normal and temporary. So beginner keto dieters will likely experience a drop in performance. Once your body ad