Author: Molly Ripley

If you’re trying to lose weight, you generally need to eat fewer calories than you burn or maintain a calorie deficit. However, if you’re also interested in building bulk, what do you do? Adding muscle can burn more calories and fat, prevent injury, and make your clothes look better before you notice any weight loss. Having said that, the million dollar question is, can you build muscle while you’re cutting calories?  Your calorie deficit may not allow for muscle gains, depending on your circumstance. A bodybuilder often performs better if he or she alternates bulking and shredding before competitions. Maintaining…