MAG-10 and Carb Increase Rates

Nutrition
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Hi,

Long time lurker (2-3 years) here.

I’ve decided to start a MAG-10 cycle after the holidays. I figured I would go on a mass phase until about March, then slow down to get a descent summer shape for May-June.

I’m 5’6" at 148lbs with around 13%BF (abs and side abs clearly visible when lightly flexed). I’ve been training close to 6 years and I’m 27. My ultimate goal would be to first be around 175 @9-11%BF, then at 190. That’s what I’m shooting for…

Ok, now my question.

Following Berardi’s recommendation and BMR calculation, I’ve found I’m currently stable with these intake after 2 weeks.
2500 cals
190g protein
225g carb
90g fat

I’ve started the MAG-10 last week, and now I’m wondering how much should I up my carbs/protein intake… I know if I up my intake too quickly the only thing that will grow will be my gut…and I’d hate to be 170 again at around 18%BF again.

My plan is to up the calories by 500 instead of 250 like Berardi mentionned. Am I correct to assume that since I’m on MAG-10, I should be quicker in increasing the intake as to not be left out in the cold when the juices are flowing ? I plan to augment by adding more oatmeal + a piece of fruit in the morning, then adding to the post workout shake.

Problem is, I am expecting my body to react by growing at around 3600cals. There is also no way I could figure getting the 400+ carbs before I end my cycle if I increase by only 25-50g cars every 2 weeks !!!

I realise I might not me really clear on what I want, I’m just at a loss about the caloric rate of increase I should adopt. I know that if I go too fast, I’ll really just gain fat…

Here’s a sample diet log :

morning 9am
80g oatmeal
200g strawberries
1.5 scoops Grow!
5g creatine

lunch 11am
90g salmon
2tsp fish oils
200g steamed vegies
150g yams

lunch 1pm
90g chicken
1tbsp olive oil
200g steamed vegies
150g yams

snack 3h30pm
1 homemade protein bar (Berardi’s recipe)
550 cals
40g proteins
31g carbs
27g fats (also contains flax seeds)

workout shake 18h30
50g Surge
25g Protein

post workout shake 18h30
25g Surge
25g carb from fruit blended in shake
25g Protein

diner 9pm
90g chicken
1tbsp olive oil
150g steamed vegies
30g cheese

I also take the following supp :
multivitamin
6 caps fish oils
16g BCAA (6 pills)

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Yes up everything if gaining is your goal but mainly Protein for sure as protein synthesis will be through the roof, then carbs. Train you butt off rest your butt of and reep the rewards,

Phill

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Ok, but by how much calories should I up the intake every 2 weeks ? Should I wait 1 week ? I figured 500 cal every 2 weeks but I have a feeling this will be too slow… is the MAG-10 enables me to up my intake quicker ? by how much ? A big gut is not my idea of a nice cycle…

thanks

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The only way you’ll know what will work best for you is to experiment.

Everybody wants black and white answers with stuff like this, but the fact is there’s too much individual variation in many cases for anyone to be able to tell you the quantity of carbs you will be able to consume on or off cycle without gaining too much fat.

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[quote]ChrisKing wrote:
The only way you’ll know what will work best for you is to experiment.

Everybody wants black and white answers with stuff like this, but the fact is there’s too much individual variation in many cases for anyone to be able to tell you the quantity of carbs you will be able to consume on or off cycle without gaining too much fat.[/quote]

Exactly!!!

if you want to gain #1 priority eat more than you do to stay the same. What I need is likely to be way different then what you or the next guy needs.

Phill

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You are both right, I was afraid to face it, but I guess I’ll have to step up to the mirror and evaluate my progress to slowing tweak my intake to match optimal body comp. I’ll up a bit faster since I<m running on MAG-10 however…

thanks