Help me hit my macros please =(

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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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
    KalenMike Posts: 1 Member
    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
    teamike Posts: 83 Member
    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
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    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

    nevermind_nathan_fillion.gif

    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
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    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
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    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 :smile:
  • __freckles__
    __freckles__ Posts: 1,238 Member
    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
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    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

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