male only Lost A Lot of Muscle...Working on getting it back!

[BryBro63 410]

Hey Guys, not sure how popular this is but wanted to ask around...

My highest weight was 316, I had the sleeve done on 1/27/2014 at 269, and on 8/20/2014 I hit my goal weight of 176. During the process, I lost a good bit of muscle while losing all the fat!! Still got a little bit of the moobs, but that's another issue...anyway, I sort of expected to lose a little muscle, since I found out through research that this can happen during the rapid weight loss process. Now I want to get back the muscle I lost, as well as maybe gain a bit more muscle mass, since I'm in much better shape now. Trying to do less cardio and more weight training. Anyone else in this situation? If so, any tips or suggestions on how to get the muscle, the mass, and definition back? Not liking the slim arms and legs (and neither is the wife!!!)

Thanks!

BryBro63

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

So I had a lot of atrophy when I lost my weight. I was doing basically only cardio. I hated the way I looked (just bones) lol, so I started lifting. It was a strange thing to have to ADD calories when I was so used to limiting them. But it's giving me the desired affect. I'm gaining muscle where once was saggy skin. Slowly but surely. I certainly can't pack on muscle as quickly now... Patience.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

Oops. Sorry, didn't realize this was the mens room.

[Rovobay 920]

no pain no gain! if you are sore afterwards and the next day you are doing something right! focus on those areas you want to improve. as for the moobs, bench press, incline and decline. Protein after a hard workout will aid in your recover and provide your muscles with the Protein they need to repair and grow. protein should be had within an hour of working out. I mix my protein at the gym and drink it in the steam room immediately after the gym.

[Rovobay 920]

@@Mrs.RRn after sharing your bicep pic I will not argue with you for posting in the men's room. please don't hurt me....