This is a common misconception when trying to build muscle – to build muscle you need to be a calorie surplus. Every nutrient plays a vital role in the development of the body. People unfortunately think that carbohydrates & fats are bad and should be reduced if you are trying to lose fat or build muscle. This is not always the case, if we do not have enough carbohydrates and fats in our diet we use stored protein which will reduce our muscle mass – not ideal! Consuming the right amount of protein, fat and carbohydrates will help in achieving your goal.