Help me hit my macros please =(

SezxyStef

eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised

bulking without eating all the things is just no fun.

a consistent calorie surplus and progressive lifting program does not mean continue on the path to lean gains vis-a-vi chicken and brocolli.

No one said DON"T eat that stuff- but hitting minimum macro goals and rounding the day out with high calorie foods is not problematic.

it's fine.

Heck cutting without eating all the things is just no fun either....just not in as big of portions when you are bulking...:bigsmile:

KalenMike

3,580 cal/day
Carbs / Day 448.0 g
Fat / Day 119.0 g
Protein / Day 179.0 g

Those are my targets and I hit them pretty much with this diet:

Breakfast
2 eggs on wholemal toast
spinach/banana smoothie
500ml Full fat milk

Lunch:
200g Chicken
300g Sweet Potato

Dinner:
200g Chicken
300g Sweet Potato
500ml Milk

Snacks:
Homemade Bars (315kcal, 30g carbs, 11g protein, 16g fat)

And I have added calories which spice up my meals, like vegetables, onions, treats during the day, fruit.

teamike

I like an omelet in the morning:
4-5 egg whites
1 whole egg
1.5 ounces of reduced fat cheese
1.5 ounces of dices ham
1 Arnold thin honey wheat bagel toasted
Usually gets about 400 calories 50 grams protein

save the protein shake for mid morning

JoRocka

eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised

bulking without eating all the things is just no fun.

a consistent calorie surplus and progressive lifting program does not mean continue on the path to lean gains vis-a-vi chicken and brocolli.

No one said DON"T eat that stuff- but hitting minimum macro goals and rounding the day out with high calorie foods is not problematic.

it's fine.

well I don't bulk and never plan to so I guess I wouldn't know too much

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

ummmm

Heck cutting without eating all the things is just no fun either....just not in as big of portions when you are bulking...bigsmile

true that... I'm cutting- just stopped at the store for oreo's reese's and more ice cream.
still getting it in!!!

SezxyStef

I like an omelet in the morning:
4-5 egg whites
1 whole egg
1.5 ounces of reduced fat cheese
1.5 ounces of dices ham
1 Arnold thin honey wheat bagel toasted
Usually gets about 400 calories 50 grams protein

save the protein shake for mid morning

this sounds so yummy and I am not an omlette fan...*makes note of this for later*

chrisdavey

OP: I don't think you understand IIFYM or flexible dieting. What you have suggested is a very restricted diet plan that is probably not going to provide a good variety of micronutrients.

What I recommend is:
to eat some protein with each meal (as this puts you well on your way to your protein target)
eat a good variety of vegetables
pick a carb source to accompany (if you haven't already got some starchy veg in there like potatoes)
include a variety of fats from different sources (oil, peanut butter, fatty fish etc)

Plonk that in to your diary and then at the end of the day see how much you have left and make something to fit. I personally normally do a proats or protein sludge bowl with some fruit as that is what I require (normally P&C.)

Others may pick a shake with some ice cream or whatever.

Bulking should definitely have more dietary flexibility than cutting considering you NEED the extra calories.

I'm cutting on similar cals to you (but more protein) and still fit in my KFC and burritos when I can

__freckles__

eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised

bulking without eating all the things is just no fun.

a consistent calorie surplus and progressive lifting program does not mean continue on the path to lean gains vis-a-vi chicken and brocolli.

No one said DON"T eat that stuff- but hitting minimum macro goals and rounding the day out with high calorie foods is not problematic.

it's fine.

well I don't bulk and never plan to so I guess I wouldn't know too much

Then don't give advice on how to bulk. Thanks.

bevmcarthur

Ok, so with the feedback I have come up with this:

Morning
-100g instant oats with 600ml green milk

Lunch
-Chicken breast 200g
-Brown rice 100g
-Lentils 1 cup

Dinner
-Turkey breast 200g
-Brown rice 100g
-Lentils 1 cup

That gives me a total of cals: 2714(over by 66) Carbs: 320(40 left to hit) Pro:215(over by 57) Fat:63.2(reached) Fib:40.8(5.9over)

How is this looking now?
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Where are your fruits and veggies you have NONE in all three meals