So I've been doing bodyweight exercises semi-frequently for the past few months, and while I definitely feel stronger and can do way more reps of push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and lunges than before, I feel like I look no different and I've only gained one pound. I want to have less scrawny looking arms and shoulders, and for my butt to not be a pancake for once in my life. Not sure if this is shallow, but it would help a lot with motivation if doing this shit that my body really doesn't enjoy doing actually left some visible impact.
I know these things take time, but I'm wondering if my approach is wrong. What's usually the best way to actually build visible muscle? Is it about how much weight you lift or what? I feel frustrated. Hope this doesn't count as doomposting, just saw that's against the rules, I'm just looking for tips and venting at the same time.
I'll try, I guess I gotta get a kitchen scale too to measure my protein powder
Does your protein powder container come with a scoop? A lot do, and it'll tell you on the package that one scoop = 25 grams of protein or whatever. That's probably the easiest way to do it, and then I just google stuff like "protein in a half pound of chicken" or look on the nutritional facts for other foods.
Okay I am baby thank you for walking me through this
I will read the scoop when I get home
Hey, you're already doing the hard part -- working out. Hope this helps.