what should i eat to gain muscle as an athlete?
snowdakota99
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Im very active play water polo, swim and lift
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Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
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Several of us have already answered this question for you.
Eat whatever you want at a moderate calorie surplus, while lifting weights/engaging in progressive overload strength training. Aim for about 1 gram of protein per kg/body weight a day.0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
How?0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?0 -
Well as an athlete if you dont eat correct you are more tired less energy i cant just go eat a burger every day it will slow me down0
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snowdakota99 wrote: »Well as an athlete if you dont eat correct you are more tired less energy i cant just go eat a burger every day it will slow me down
And the same doesn't apply to a non athlete?0 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?
No no no im not trying to fight i know a bit about the topic just want helpful suggestions not eat what you want. Like CERTAIN foods is all i was asking for. Was hoping people would suggest like a meal i should eat.0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?
No no no im not trying to fight i know a bit about the topic just want helpful suggestions not eat what you want. Like CERTAIN foods is all i was asking for. Was hoping people would suggest like a meal i should eat.
If you think it's necessary to eat very specific certain foods to build muscle, then you clearly don't know as much on the topic as you think you do. There are no specific foods that are needed to gain weight. Really. I promise. All that is needed is a calorie surplus, with an appropriate amount of protein to build muscle.0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?
No no no im not trying to fight i know a bit about the topic just want helpful suggestions not eat what you want. Like CERTAIN foods is all i was asking for. Was hoping people would suggest like a meal i should eat.
And you've got the answer. Eat what you like. It's not rocket science. Don't make it complicated. I could give you my meal plan, but that's made up of my food choices. Things I like. Not yours....only you know what you like. Make what you like fit your goals.0 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?
No no no im not trying to fight i know a bit about the topic just want helpful suggestions not eat what you want. Like CERTAIN foods is all i was asking for. Was hoping people would suggest like a meal i should eat.
If you think it's necessary to eat very specific certain foods to build muscle, then you clearly don't know as much on the topic as you think you do. There are no specific foods that are needed to gain weight. Really. I promise. All that is needed is a calorie surplus, with an appropriate amount of protein to build
But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Eat what you like in a surplus, whatever fits your calorie and macro goals. "athletes" are no different to non-athletes.
Only thing im going to say to that is athletes are..
Do you want actual help and answers, or do you just want to argue? You start multiple threads, asking the same question, then nitpick at what people have to say, while ignoring the actual advice you've been given.
Are you bored, or...?
No no no im not trying to fight i know a bit about the topic just want helpful suggestions not eat what you want. Like CERTAIN foods is all i was asking for. Was hoping people would suggest like a meal i should eat.
And you've got the answer. Eat what you like. It's not rocket science. Don't make it complicated. I could give you my meal plan, but that's made up of my food choices. Things I like. Not yours....only you know what you like. Make what you like fit your goals.
Yea see i just want peoples suggestions to see what might be good i wont follow yours to a tee just like something to pick at and choose things ill like
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snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, but not too big of a surplus that you gain a lot of fat.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
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AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?0 -
Burger cooked with onions. Cheese on top. A plate of broccoli -- that is a good lunch. If you want more calories, eat with bread or make rice.0
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snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?
I mean set your macros to the appropriate levels according to your goals. Then follow them. Do you know what macros are?
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AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?
I mean set your macros to the appropriate levels according to your goals. Then follow them. Do you know what macros are?
I do so say i want to gain a pound a week i follow what it gives me??0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?
I mean set your macros to the appropriate levels according to your goals. Then follow them. Do you know what macros are?
I do so say i want to gain a pound a week i follow what it gives me??
Yes. You can also manually adjust the macro settings in your profile if you want.0 -
snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?
I mean set your macros to the appropriate levels according to your goals. Then follow them. Do you know what macros are?
I do so say i want to gain a pound a week i follow what it gives me??
follow what what gives you?
for a macro split to suit your goals, i'd suggest going to iifym.com and plugging in your details.
gaining a pound a week will likely be a lot of fat...0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »snowdakota99 wrote: »But dont you want lean meat i want to stay fit and in shape but also gain if you know what I mean its hard to explain...
I know what you mean. Lean meat is fine. Fatty meat in moderate amounts is also fine. The one thing you keep in mind is that you can't gain muscle without gaining fat as well. The goal is to eat enough of a calorie surplus while lifting weights to encourage muscle growth, while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
You can do this by eating any types of food. Set your macros to the level you want, and fill them up with foods you love. Lift weights, watch the gains come.
What do you mean macros to the level I want? ?
I mean set your macros to the appropriate levels according to your goals. Then follow them. Do you know what macros are?
I do so say i want to gain a pound a week i follow what it gives me??
follow what what gives you?
for a macro split to suit your goals, i'd suggest going to iifym.com and plugging in your details.
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