Forum: Nutrition

Okay, so let's say you can have 100 grams of fat in your diet (just an example). You have 50 grams of fat, 30 grams of saturated fat and 20 grams of fat between monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Is this 100 grams of fat? Or is this just 50 grams of fat, because you only ate 50 grams of...

Hi guys, when's the recommended time to eat while bulking? I usually eat 2-3 hours after each meal, which amounts to 5-6 including a protein shake.

What is your normal breakfast and your goals with weightlifting/working out you can post macros if you want

about half my carbs come from candy such as gummy worms and such. is this something to be worried about? are carbs from rice and grains better? and yes i do hit my macros and micros.

Hello guys I'm frustrated about my current situation. I'm 5'7 and 162 lbs. I have been going to the gym first thing in the morning for the last 2+ years with the purpose to build muscle while also burning some fat. You see, even though I'm an ectoderm and a hard gainer I have what you call a skinny...

What is your normal breakfeast and your goals with weightlifting/working out you can post macros if you want

Hey guys, I'm on a cut, 40/40/20 not keeping it perfect but pretty damn close, some days going low carb, wth. Between 150-200 g of protein each day. Here is my issue though, whenever I want to incorporate fruit, even just an apple, my sugar levels go way up. I read the generic amount you want...

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Hey guys, I need some input... How many of you cycle carb intake throughout the week.. ie. under 50g a couple of days, next day have 100g-150g+, etc.? (Granted I am still staying in a deficit) Have any of you seen positive results/benefits from this? Thx!

Hey all, Just wanna make sure I have all my macros in check. These were generated using Emma's sticky. 21 years old. 5'9". 165 lbs. 10% BF BMR: 1,822 kcal Activity Factor: 1.5 (moderate daily activity & moderate exercise 3-5 days/week) TEE: 2,733 kcal Losing Weight (-10% kcal)

Sorry if this is the wrong place to put this im new :/ anyway. Im 16 185 pounds 6,2 10% bodyfat cutting on a 2100 cal diet (40/40/20). Apparently my maintenance calories are about 2700 acording to IIFYM. Been working out for 2 years mainly on a maintanence calorie diet. Just wondering if that is a...

Just wondering what you guys do when figuring oil and things you cook in such as marinades. If I use 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan to cook with I usually figure about 1tbsp on the food the other tbsp still in the pan. So I only log 1/2 of it. Same with marinades. I have marinades that are 1/4 cup...

i want to lose more weight to compete in a lighter class for mma when i go back to school in late august. ive been cutting forever, probably since thanksgiving, and the last couple of months have been really hard. im down to averaging about 2000 cal/day and doing short, heavy workout sessions 5...

Anyone know the best recipes for protein ice cream that comes out with a texture just like real ice cream? Not like an ice block with a little flavor, or just a slush. I was thinking of doing 2 cups almond milk + 1.5 scoops protein powder. Would this make that real ice cream consistency? Or would...

I apologize in advance if this amounts to a rather boneheaded question, but does downing a protein shake (whey or casein) count as a serving of dairy? I'm using ON's whey and casein powder, and mixing with water.