u/Positive-Bat3726

Hey everyone! I’m a 22-year-old male, 175 cm tall, and I’ve been training 3 times a week in the gym and running 3 times a week, alternating between the two. I only do one workout per day, with Sunday as my only rest day.

Over the past year, I’ve lost 20 kg while maintaining healthy eating habits. Although I’ve gained some muscle, I feel like I’ve become too skinny aesthetically. I suspect I wasn’t eating enough calories to support both my running and muscle growth, potentially losing muscle mass along the way.

For those of you who combine running and lifting, how do you manage your calorie intake to avoid excessive weight loss while still improving both muscle growth and cardiovascular performance?