What foods do you guys recommend for a lean bulk?

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azosaka07
azosaka07 Posts: 1 Member
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Hi. I’m a young male currently hitting a lean bulk and I would like to know what kinds of foods you guys would recommend that have high protein but also low fat. A lean bulk requires minimal amounts of fat compared to a traditional bulk, while also maintaining consuming high amounts of protein. I usually shop at Kroger so any Kroger shoppers that could assist would be helpful. Feel free to add me as well!

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  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 14,400 Member
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    First, minor correction: a lean bulk is not defined by having minimal amount of fat, but by having a minimal increase in calories. Meaning instead of eating EVERYTHING to gain weight, you eat enough to maintain current weight, then add 250-500 per day on top. The extra can come from any macro (yes, even fat), but as long as your total eaten for the day is at Maintenance+250, and you get plenty of protein (0.7-1g/lb BW), then you're good to go.

    How to get enough protein? You could go the route of protein shakes and bars, but you should also spend time perusing this thread for inspiration:

    carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

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