Help me hit my macros please =(
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eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised0
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eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised
If he hits his calorie target, there's nothing wrong with eating all the things. Eating all the things does not mean go hog wild and eat 10,000 calories a day. It just means that you can basically eat whatever you want as long as you hit your protein and fat goals and lift the *kitten* out of everything.0 -
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.0 -
eating all of things turns a bulk into a dreamer's bulk....not advised
Only if you eat an unlimited amount of all the things. I eat all of the things within my bulk calorie budget.0 -
Chicken and rice is fine but there is a world of other foods an flavors out there that will meet your calorie and macro needs.
The chicken, broccoli, rice diet meets basic needs but is just a sad way to eat with no benefit at all.
At least throw in some seafood or beef. Nothing magical about brown rice either. If you like it thats fine but there are lots of other carbs sources out there. Mix it up.
ETA: Eat some green stuffs.0 -
Chicken and rice is fine but there is a world of other foods an flavors out there that will meet your calorie and macro needs.
The chicken, broccoli, rice diet meets basic needs but is just a sad way to eat with no benefit at all.
At least throw in some seafood or beef. Nothing magical about brown rice either. If you like it thats fine but there are lots of other carbs sources out there. Mix it up.
ETA: Eat some green stuffs.
This guy is absolutely right. Eat green stuff. I suggest:
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now I want buttercream frosting.
damnit.0 -
Your bulking you have so much more freedom of choice, don't have to go mad on eating junk food but don't need to be so fixed to just chicken and rice/salad everyday, try to experiment with your macros and see what works for you I personally like a 43% carbs, 27% Protein and 30% fats, keeping my protein at my body weight in pounds of course I always need to keep changing this as I gain or lose weight. Most foods will fit into your diet just use myfitnesspal as a tracker so you dont go over your fats and carbs.0
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I haven't done a bulk but I know that my diary has 250g carb/125g protein/56g fat and 2k calories...
I eat a wide variety of food and with the extra calories I could easily hit those macros with my food choices.
For example today I had fried egg, 2 egg whites, steak, mushrooms and onions and toast with juice and coffee with cream and sugar, lunch was steak with potatoes and veggies, Dinner was salmon with cold pasta salad with crab and egg in it and snacks were grapes and a greek yogurt and I still have over 500 calories left...
Very easy to get a wide variety of food without "treats" if you don't want to do it that way (I wouldn't want to) and still get lots of calories and hit macros...
Feel free to check my diary for ideas if you are stuck...just multiply what I eat and it should fit what you want...0 -
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 much0 -
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:0 -
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.0 -
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 morning0 -
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...
ummmmHeck cutting without eating all the things is just no fun either....just not in as big of portions when you are bulking...bigsmile
still getting it in!!!0 -
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*0 -
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 can0 -
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.0 -
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 meals0
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