On June 14, I was a week into serious weightlifting. Also during that time, I was confused if I should eat more if I wanted to gain lean muscle. I was told to increase my calories from 2100 to 2400, so I did that. For more than a month I have been consuming 2400 calories every day; however, I have stayed at the same weight. On the before picture, I am 153lbs while measuring at 5'11. On the picture a month later, I am still the same height and weight.
Also, I work out 5 times a week, where on Monday I do a full upper body, Tuesday I do a full lower body, Wednesday I do Pull, Thursday I do Push, and Friday I do Legs. Each session I try to hit 20 sets, I been attempting to progressive overload.
My macros are 2400 calories, 180 grams of Protein, 300 grams of carbs, and 53 grams of fat.
Before Photo (Relax).
Before Photo. (I guess Flexing)
A month later. (Relax)
A month later. (I guess flexing)
A month later. (attempting to flex my tiny arms.)
My questions are:
Can you notice a difference on my body a month later? Even a slight difference would be good for me since it tells me that I am not wasting my time.
Do I need to increase my macros?
I know I have to be patient for results. I have been patience before when I went from 312lbs to 135lbs in about a year. However, I just want to make sure that I am not wasting my time by doing something wrong.
Thanks!