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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Lift heavy is not going to give you the long and lean physique you want...especially at 50. Look into reformer pilates, pilates mat classes, barre, and power/vinyasa yoga.

Also take a hard look at your diet. You cannot outrun the fork at 50. At that age almost all adults need to slow down to 2 meals a day and 2 healthy snack. C'est la vie.[/quote]
The OP said nothing about a "long and lean physique".  She said she wanted to gain muscle, but seems to have only gained body fat.

OP -- I think you are just seeing the beginning of what will be slow progress.  If you have upped your calories, it makes sense that you have put on a bit of fat.  The gaining muscle part is just going to take more time.  4 months is nothing, especially at 50.  Stay consistent.  Keep on top of your diet (plenty of protein, but don't need to go crazy), light on the carbs (but not none), lots of veg and fruit.  Plenty of water.  When you lift, make sure that the weight is heavy enough for you to reach exhaustion after 6-12 reps.  Do sets of 3-5.  SLOWLY increase weight over time.  Make sure you take rest days.  I suspect you will start to see some small changes at the 8-10 month mark.  [/quote]

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