[quote]scmtkings4 wrote:
HEy all,
How do you guys figure out how much total calories you need in a day? Can you google any one of those calorie calculators? Also what about macros? What percentage split is the best to go on a bulk? is 40/35/25 good for a conservative bulk? I’m aiming for about 2 pounds every month.
I’m about 5’10 182lbs. If i were to approximate, I’d say im a bout 13-15% bf
It says I need to consume about 2900+ cals a day for a bulk. Maintenance is at 2600+
Does this sound right? To bulk, I’d need about 380g carbs, 190g protein, and 75g fats
Thanks in advance[/quote]
Every bother reading the HUNDREDS of articles on nutrition on this site or the THOUSANDS UPON thousands of articles on the internet or books in the library or bookstore?
Self initiative goes a long way.
[quote]jbalplayr02 wrote:
Don’t overstress about the calories. Aim for 2900, and try to get close to that everyday. I agree with Bulletproof that is DOES matter what types of calories you are ingesting. Give someone 2500 cals worth of clean carbs and lean meats and I GUARANTEE he will see better results than someone getting 2500 cals from shit food, even if everything else was the same (training, stress, sleep, etc)
Elvis, I can attest to what you have said. Years ago, I GROSSLY underestimated that amount of chicken breast I was eating every day. What I thought was a 6oz. portion turned out to be over a pound. I was eating clean but not losing weight. So yes, you can have weight loss stall or even gain weight by eating too much of a good thing. Goes bad to the age old formula of (calories in vs. calories burnt =??)
Thanks for chiming in guys. This dude has a LOAD of info to digest now and quite frankly is probably overwhelmed. Your welcome bro!![/quote]
No you cant guarantee because you body does not recognize “clean” and “dirty” foods.
it simply uses the nutrients its given the source that your protein, carbs and fats come from has no effect on body composition…
[quote]jbalplayr02 wrote:
Don’t overstress about the calories. Aim for 2900, and try to get close to that everyday. I agree with Bulletproof that is DOES matter what types of calories you are ingesting. Give someone 2500 cals worth of clean carbs and lean meats and I GUARANTEE he will see better results than someone getting 2500 cals from shit food, even if everything else was the same (training, stress, sleep, etc)
Elvis, I can attest to what you have said. Years ago, I GROSSLY underestimated that amount of chicken breast I was eating every day. What I thought was a 6oz. portion turned out to be over a pound. I was eating clean but not losing weight. So yes, you can have weight loss stall or even gain weight by eating too much of a good thing. Goes bad to the age old formula of (calories in vs. calories burnt =??)
Thanks for chiming in guys. This dude has a LOAD of info to digest now and quite frankly is probably overwhelmed. Your welcome bro!![/quote]
No you cant guarantee because you body does not recognize “clean” and “dirty” foods.
it simply uses the nutrients its given the source that your protein, carbs and fats come from has no effect on body composition…
thnak you to everyone (except for Brickhead…lol) for the input. I now have enough CLARIFICATION on the information that i DID look up myself.
I should have enough ammunition to attack this new diet plan. Will update you guys on how it goes = )