The author realized that to build muscle, she needed to eat more. Courtesy of Lauren Melnick I started strength training in 2019 and was instantly hooked. However, a micronutrient test revealed I wasn't eating enough to keep up with my activity level. I adjusted my diet and noticed positive improvements. The moment I picked up a barbell in 2019, it was love at first squat. In a matter of weeks, I had become a quintessential gym rat. I bought my own extra-padded barbell pads and creatine, and