http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/musclegain Questions tagged with 'musclegain' at Ask MetaFilter. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:07:04 -0800 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:07:04 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/77536/Fear%2Dof%2DCatabolism Is running 3+ miles 4 or more times a week hurting my muscle mass gains? I'm alternating jump rope in 1-2x a week with it for 30 minute sessions. The real question is: do any of you have experience with making terrific muscle gains accompanied by good fat loss? I know we gain, as well as lose, muscle and fat in tandem when we're in an anabolic state. What about you guys?<br> <br> I am estimatedly around 16% bodyfat right now, looking to bring that down without losing (or while building more) muscle. My nutrition is great; only natural foods (occasional sweets, but never regularly, I don't like them much), good protein and carbohydrate sources, as well as moderate saturated fat intake. I shoot for around 60-20-20 macronutrient breakdown, but definately not always on target with that.<br> <br> I also drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day (with honey), and unfortnately chew around 1/2 can of tobacco a day. Are these greatly affecting my results? tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.77536 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:07:04 -0800 endurance exercise fatloss fitness health musclegain nutrition strength gmodelo