Hitting my HIGH Caloric Goal (please help)

insanebulls

I am 5'9" and a lean 175. I am trying to get to a lean 185 and my daily caloric intake is under 4000. How ever I eat 5-6 times a day including a protein shake. I have no problem hitting any of my goals except for calories. I eat basic, and healthy. Can someone please suggest some hi calorie foods i can add to my daily diet. While still trying to stay lean and eat "healthy". And by healthy I mean I dont want to add cake or sweets to my diet. Please help. Thank you!

jasonp_ritzert

Not sure what your current diet entails, but here are some foods for thought: Avocado, nuts, nut butters, extra virgin olive oil, and whole eggs.

JoRocka

ice crream
pizza
beer
bagels
gummy bears
cream cheese
snickers
chocolate covered almonds
trail mix
M and M's
Milk
Chocolate Milk

give up on "eating healthy" there is nothing unhealthy about rounding out your day with some delicious ice cream.

You don't get bonus points for extra micros.

And when it comes to bulking- you can do "healthy" perfect macros all you want- but the reality is you won't hit your goals. Calories are king in a bulk- everything else is playing second fiddle.

jason_adams

6 meals @ 600 calories each. Plus a pre and post workout shake = 4000+

Healthy breakfast in a bowl (~600 cals)
2 servings oatmeal
1 serving almonds
1/2 cup 1% milk (increase % for more calories)
1 serving all bran buds (I need the fibre) - you can replace with berries.

For the rest of your healthy eating - focus on quality protein and healthy fats - you can get there! (Adding "unhealthy ones" helps a lot though). In this regard I strongly agree with JoRocka's post above.

insanebulls

thank you all

Raynne413

Two words: Peanut Butter