I lived in a calorie deficit for years and wondered why I wasn’t seeing any muscle & why I was stuck using the same weights all of the time in the gym. Trying to build muscle, which leads to being toned & strong af, while you continue to slash your calories does not go together. You cannot have both. If you’ve been in a calorie deficit for a really long time, or cycles of yo yo dieting, it’s time to give your body a break and see some results that you can keep. #buildingmuscle #toned #calories #macros #protein #girlswholift #nutritionforwomen #HainesFitness