milehighdjguy
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@cwngfd I'm the same way. I was 95 pounds at 5'2 before I started weight training (I now hover around 105). Couldn't lift an empty barbell and was definitely skinny fat. Here's what I did (keep in mind that it took a few months to start seeing results):
- Eat with purpose. I tend to under eat if I'm not paying attention. I only track protein and total calories so that I have flexibility with macros. If you want to gain muscle, make sure that you are eating in a surplus and getting enough protein. There are many calculators out there to help you figure out your numbers.
- Train hard and heavy. I'm not saying that you need to kill yourself for hours in the gym every day, but consistent, high intensity training is key. A bit of cardio is fine, but I would focus on weight training as that is much more effective for building muscle.