📈 Want to Build Muscle? Slow Down. One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to gain muscle is eating way too much. More calories don't automatically mean more muscle. Aim to gain 0.5–1% of your body weight per month. Closer to 0.5% is even better if your goal is maximizing lean muscle while minimizing fat gain. To do that: 🍗 Eat plenty of protein every day 🍚 Stay in a small calorie surplus (roughly 200–300 calories above maintenance for many people) 🏋️ Train hard with progressive overload 😴 Prioritize sleep and recovery Muscle takes time to build. If the scale is flying up, chances are you're gaining more body fat than muscle. Trust the process. Slow, steady progress almost always leads to a leaner, more impressive physique in the long run. 👇 Are you currently cutting, maintaining, or trying to build muscle? Let me know below! 💪