Carbs/protein/fat questions

[Huntyer]

Aparently I need a fair amount of fat as a teenager for hormones and I need 1.5g protein per lbs of body mass. But not sure on carbs
I'm 163lbs 12%bf and 6 foot and 15 years old. How much protein fat and carbs should I try and hit? I use my fitness pal and I'm trying to eat 2500 calories a day as that's 100 under maintenance

[KayPS]

You should NOT be cutting.

You're 15, and your body needs every calorie it can get to grow.

And you're 6' and 163... that's skinny.

I repeat. You should not be cutting.

[Huntyer]

You should NOT be cutting.

You're 15, and your body needs every calorie it can get to grow.

And you're 6' and 163... that's skinny.

I repeat. You should not be cutting.

I know but I have puffy nipples and it's getting in the way tbh so I read up and it said I need below 10% bf to get rid
Of it, what if I eat my maintenance? (2650) how many carbs fat and protein do I need?

[KayPS]

I know but I have puffy nipples and it's getting in the way tbh so I read up and it said I need below 10% bf to get rid
Of it, what if I eat my maintenance? (2650) how many carbs fat and protein do I need?

Getting in the way of what? You're telling this to a woman? Not sure if srs.

If I can deal with having breasts, you can deal with having puffy nipples.

Your question will remain unanswered (at least by me), because I won't contribute to unhealthy dieting habits.

[WonderPug]

Cutting at your age, height and weight could cause you significant harm.

No respectable poster will help you potentially harm yourself.

[SkydogGinsberg]

I know but I have puffy nipples and it's getting in the way tbh so I read up and it said I need below 10% bf to get rid
Of it, what if I eat my maintenance? (2650) how many carbs fat and protein do I need?

You have "puffy nipples" because -- as your profile photo shows -- you have nearly zero chest muscle mass, and even the thinnest layer of fat is covering up what tiny bit of muscle you have. Add'l cutting won't improve this condition, and is headed the opposite of a constructive direction. Build some muscle, to increase your lean:fat composition. Sandwich surplus and bench press, bro'.

[linton5]

If you do plan on cutting and for bulking as well, try to get 1g+ of protein per lb of body weight and atleast .5g of fat, fill the rest in with carbs.

[cumminslifter]

as everyone else has stated, you should not be cutting

[Huntyer]

as everyone else has stated, you should not be cutting

Okay okay I won't cut, I'm going to start eating my maintenance calories (2650) and my puffy nipples are getting in the way of my selfasteam and confidence! What do you guys suggest me to be doing? To gain muscle and not fat? I've heard it's possible being a beginner, sorry if I sound like a idiot but I need help

[SkydogGinsberg]

Okay okay I won't cut, I'm going to start eating my maintenance calories (2650) and my puffy nipples are getting in the way of my selfasteam and confidence! What do you guys suggest me to be doing? To gain muscle and not fat? I've heard it's possible being a beginner, sorry if I sound like a idiot but I need help

Was there anything that you implemented, from your earlier Puffy Nipples thread here in May? It was pretty much the same: gain muscle, don't cut, quit using a 5-day split, don't focus on cardio/fat loss etc... Pick a decent routine, suitable for your level. Eat a surplus to build. This list has plenty of routines/good nutrition info: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=151032123

I need to get under 10% bf as I have what they call 'puffy nipples' and that supposedly helps that. I'm at 12.5% atm. I'm also not happy with my amount of muscle and feel I should have more so want to gain more! How can I do both? I'm a noob so it is possible I just need to know how to... Thank you.

[sourmash1973]

Bulk while you're young. Eat and lift heavy. Those puffy nipples will go away when you have decent size pecs.

[cumminslifter]

Okay okay I won't cut, I'm going to start eating my maintenance calories (2650) and my puffy nipples are getting in the way of my selfasteam and confidence! What do you guys suggest me to be doing? To gain muscle and not fat? I've heard it's possible being a beginner, sorry if I sound like a idiot but I need help

you need to eat OVER maintenance. 10-20% and lift heavy

[AllGonnaMakelt]

you need to eat OVER maintenance. 10-20% and lift heavy

This is what you should be doing

[cumminslifter]

This is what you should be doing

were all gonna make it

[lift69]

Puffy nipples are hormonal in etiology, not bf. They will work themselves out in time.

[cumminslifter]

Puffy nipples are hormonal in etiology, not bf. They will work themselves out in time.

not always, had mine for 8 years now

[Huntyer]

not always, had mine for 8 years now

You know how I feel then, Ill start bulking to optimise my newb gains but is there a way to do it and gaining minimal fat?

[bluejay83]

at your age, eat as much as you can & lift as hard as you can.

you don't need to cut because you're growing.. make the most of this growth spurt & Test boost

[sourmash1973]

You know how I feel then, Ill start bulking to optimise my newb gains but is there a way to do it and gaining minimal fat?

Research "clean bulk".

[cumminslifter]

You know how I feel then, Ill start bulking to optimise my newb gains but is there a way to do it and gaining minimal fat?

a clean bulk 10-20% surplus

[misfit28]

a clean bulk 10-20% surplus

^^^This. /thread