best macro split for lean gains

Protein: 0.8 x total body weight.
Fats: 0.4 x total body weight (minimum).
Carbs: The rest of your remaining calories

This macro split is optimal whether you're cutting, bulking, or maintaining.

ShoneDaddy wrote: »

Don't listen to that guy, he looks like a feeble twig. Hi protein low carb like they did in the golden era of bodybuilding. 45% protein 30% carbs and the rest of your calories coming from good fats. Keep the eating clean, avoid junk and processed trash.

He's right though, does it matter how he looks?

Go 1g per pound of bodyweight, that is standard recommendation for bodybuilders, you can go even higher if you do roids.. There are studies done that says 0.8g per pound is enough as EzRemake suggests... But there is no downside to eating too many proteins as long as it doesn't cut into your fats and you still get a good amount of carbs to fuel your workouts.

0.4 x total bodyweight is correct as well, it is recommended to consume about 25% of your daily calories in healthy fats. If you go too low on the fats for too long you will lower your test.

Then fill the rest with carbs.

ShoneDaddy wrote: »

Taking lab results as the gospel is the downfall of a lot of people on the internet. I'm telling you what works on me, and on the people around me and has been working for lifters since the 60s. A slow clean bulk with high protein and low carbs is the best way to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible. Also be careful with these IIFYM people, 2000 calories of cupcakes is not equal to 2000 calories of lean meat/chicken/fish.

It is clear that you do not know what IIFYM is.


OP, follow the advice of EzRemake.

ShoneDaddy wrote: »

...I've tried all types of diets and know what works from real life experience, not the internet. ...

lol
21 year old talking about "real life experience".
Lean gains require time. Hit your protein and fat minimums, keep your calorie surplus low, have patience.

What works for me is 50% carb, 30% protein, and 20% fat

reasonle wrote: »

Is there a minimum gram amount for carbs compared to bodyweight?

No.

As EZRemake mentioned:
Protein: 0.8 x total body weight.
Fats: 0.4 x total body weight (minimum).
Carbs: The rest of your remaining calories

angua1234 wrote: »

EzRemake wrote: »

Protein: 0.8 x total body weight.
Fats: 0.4 x total body weight (minimum).
Carbs: The rest of your remaining calories

This macro split is optimal whether you're cutting, bulking, or maintaining.

If you're changing (losing in my case) weight, do you calculate based on current weight, goal weight, or something in-between? Since I'm dropping fairly rapidly rn does that mean that next week I should eat less protein than this week?

It depends on the method... you will set calories first, and then break down the macros with the above figures or close numbers around them to fit into that caloric goal.

Keep your calories as high as possible while still losing as a reasonable pace.

And... because I have been eating "low carb" for so long, I can't remember how to not eat that way!

reasonle wrote: »

Well, not exactly what I was asking. I prefer to eat low to moderate carb intake, it just agrees with me better. So I was trying to see if there is a minimum gram amount I should be eating in order to still gain.

But, I have also read that women can eat low carb more "easily" than men and still gain?

There are no minimums for carbs; it's going to mostly be personal preference. Many people find that they have more energy with higher carb, and the insulin spike can help with muscle growth in people bulking. But, if you prefer moderate to low carb and don't find it affecting your performance, I don't know that it would matter all that much. You'll still gain as long as you are in a surplus.