Took a break and now noticing muscle gains! But can’t see due to fat rip

Stop overthinking and trust the process. Is your weight staying the same?

thanks, that’s sometimes i struggle to do lmao! i had a bit of an off week so i’m not looking at the scale for a bit (for my own sanity) but before that i feel like my body was starting to settle at 56/57kg. i’ve reduced cardio too idk if that was a good idea or not?

That could be the reason your arms look displeasing, how do you know your gaining muscle but not losing enough fat when you don't even know your current weight.
If it helps u eat at maintenance then it's fine.

oh no i do usually weigh myself and it has been staying the same/occasionally going down by 0.1kg. I’m just not looking at the scale THIS WEEK as during easter weekend i went a bit mad so i’d rather not see the damage (ignorance is bliss). i’ll look in a week lollll

Yea I know but you noticed your arm change this week too which may also just be placebo.

true, guess we’ll see in a week lol

Yeap keep going, eat enough protein, sleep well and just wait tbh.

yh struggling with protein atm but i’ll figure it out

Meat, whey and dairy are your friends. Also remember most carb products also contain small amounts of protein.

thanks!

can i just ask, with TDEE calculators. does weight training count towards activity e.g if i did weight training 3-5times a week and did some light cardio 1-2times week would i put ‘Light Exercise 1-2days a week’ or ‘Moderate Exercise 3-5 days a week’?